Italian
102A
Spring
2010
D.
A. Kress
Office: 3 :15-4 MW, 3-4 F
Phone: 869-5252
Text:
Preggo! An Invitation to
Italian, Lazzarino, Peccianti and Dini.
7th ed. 2008.
In this course you will undertake the study of a language that has served as
the vehicle of communication of one of the world’s great cultures. You
will learn to communicate in basic Italian and to read Italian texts. Even if
only one year of Italian will be offered, this course can be of great benefit
to you. You may use it in your business, in your personal relations, in your
profession, or as a research tool in graduate school. After all, a study of
Italian entails not only knowledge of the language, but an awareness of the
history, culture and literature of
This course has been designed for students who have already mastered one or
more foreign languages and who are familiar with the processes involved in
language acquisition. If you have no previous language-learning experience,
this course may not be the best choice for you.
Policies
1. You are expected to come to class prepared every day. Study the material
specified on the syllabus or in class! There may be a quiz even though there is
not a written assignment.
2. Every quiz and examination will stress oral comprehension. Keep in mind
that all class work will be conducted orally in Italian and your attendance and
participation will have a definite impact on your grade. The activities of
listening to a language, speaking a language, and writing a language demand active
skills. This class will require your active participation.
A language course is different from other courses at the college because you
work on oral communication skills. The only place you can work on these skills
is in class. Other classes may not require your attendance because you can
learn the material from the book; however, there is no substitute for the
dynamic interaction that takes place between you and your teacher—a trained
language acquisition specialist. For this reason this course has a strong
policy on absences.
3. Your grade in this class will be given as follows:
60% Chapter tests and final exam
30% Quizzes and homework
10% Class participation
100%
*At least 2 quiz grades will be dropped. If you work hard I may drop a third
one.
*Including the final there will be 5 major tests. I will drop your lowest
score and average your 4 best grades. Students who wish to drop the final
must maintain an A average on quizzes as well as perfect attendance after
Thanksgiving break. No exceptions! Note also my policy on makeups.
*Make ups: No make-ups for an unexcused absence are given. In case of
excused absences, I may choose not to give a make-up; instead I may choose not
to count that quiz or examination.
*Students who have 5 absences will have their final grade lowered one
full letter. For additional absences there will be a penalty of 2 points per
day before the letter grade is dropped.
*I am willing to give extra credit if you are willing to work for it and
will add points to your final average for each Italian novel or play you read
(in English translation). If you are interested in this option, come see me
before you choose a novel. Not all
works are acceptable for credit.
Extra credit:
Carlo Collodi (Lorenzini) Le avventure di
Pinocchio 1 pt.
Ludovico Ariosto, Orlando furioso 2 pts.
Torquato Tasso, Gerusalemme liberata 2 pts.
Carlo Goldoni, La locandiera 1 pt.
Giovanni Boccaccio, Il decamerone 2 pts.
Luigi Pirandello, Sei personaggi in cerca
d’autore 1 pt.
Niccolo Machiavelli, Il principe 1 pt.
Alessandro Manzoni, I promessi sposi 2 pts.
Natalia Ginzburg, Tutti i nostri ieri
Alberto Moravia, La romana
| Monday: | Introduction |
| Wednesday: | Chapters
10-11 |
| Friday: | Chapters
10-11 |
II. Week of the 18th to the 22th of January
| Monday: | MLK Day |
| Wednesday: | Chapters 10-11 |
| Friday: | Chapters 10-11 |
III. Week of the 25th to the 29th of January
| Monday: | Chapters 10-11 |
| Wednesday: | Chapters 10-11 |
| Friday: | Chapters 10-11 |
IV. Week of the 1st to the 5th of February
| Monday: | Exam I |
| Wednesday: | Chapters 12-13 |
| Friday: | Chapters 12-13 |
V. Week of the 8th to the 12th of February
| Monday: | Chapters 12-13 |
| Wednesday: | Chapters 12-13 |
| Friday: | Chapters 12-13 |
VI. Week of the 15th to the 19th of February
| Monday: | Mardi Gras |
| Wednesday: | Mardi Gras |
| Friday: | Mardi Gras |
VII. Week of the 22nd to the 26th of February
| Monday: | Chapters 12-13 |
| Wednesday: | Chapters 12-13 |
| Friday: | Exam II |
VIII. Week of the 1st to the 5th of March
| Monday: | Chapters 14-15 |
| Wednesday: | Chapters 14-15 |
| Friday: | Chapters 14-15 |
IX. Week of the 8th to the 12th of March
| Monday: | Chapters 14-15 |
| Wednesday: | Chapters 14-15 |
| Friday: | Chapters 14-15 |
X. Week of the 15th to the 19th of March
| Monday: | Chapters 14-15 |
| Wednesday: | Chapters 14-15 |
| Friday: | Exam III |
XI. Week of the 22th to the 26th of March
| Monday: | Chapters 16-17 |
| Wednesday: | Chapters 16-17 |
| Friday: | Chapters 16-17 |
XII. Week of the 29th of March to the 2nd of April
| Monday: | Chapters 16-17 |
| Wednesday: | Chapters 16-17 |
| Friday: | Easter! |
XIII. Week of the 5th to the 9th of April
| Monday: | Chapters 16-17 |
| Wednesday: | Chapters 16-17 |
| Friday: | Chapters 16-17 |
XIV. Week of the 12th to the 16th of April
| Monday: | Chapters 16-17 |
| Wednesday: | Chapters 16-17 |
| Friday: | Exam IV |
| Monday: | Chapters 18 |
| Wednesday: | Chapters 18 |
| Friday: | Chapters 18 |
XVI. Week of the 26th to the 29th of April
| Monday: | Chapters 18 |
| Wednesday: | Chapters 18 |
| Thursday | 29th April, last day of class |
It is the policy of Centenary
College to accommodate students with disabilities, pursuant to federal law,
state law, and the College's commitment to equal educational opportunities.
Any student with a disability who needs accommodations, for example in seating
placement or in arrangements for examinations, should inform the instructor
at the beginning of the course. Students with disabilities need to contact
Disability Services (a division of Counseling Services), which is located
in the ground floor of Rotary Hall to obtain services. Telephone
318-869-5466/5424.