"ITAL 271A Intermediate Italian I Seaman Fall 2024" by Francesca Seaman
 

Document Type

Syllabus

Publication Date

Fall 9-1-2024

Course Description

Second year Italian. First semester. The course focuses especially on developing proficiency in writing, reading and oral expression, and all work is contextualized in contemporary culture. The course is designed to widen knowledge of vocabulary, perfect structural use of the language, and prepare students who want to work or live in Italy for a semester or a longer time. Lessons will present a variety of authentic materials such as newspaper articles, listening-comprehension clips, and films to facilitate immersion in Italian culture and society. In this course students gain intercultural competence and grow to be global citizens by learning to be aware of cultural difference, developing skills to listen and observe, opening up to learning from other cultures, adopting new ways to learn, and adapting to new cultural environments.

Student Outcomes

1) Use linguistic autonomy and in speaking, reading, writing and understanding Italian. Increase vocabulary and develop cognitive flexibility, learning how to integrate in new content words learned in different contexts. Express greater confidence in one’s own ability to perform outside of one’s own comfort’s zone 2) Evaluate Italian society and culture from authentic pedagogical material that stimulates the intercultural exchange of ideas. Analyze trends in Italian society and learn how to compare one’s own preferences to new perspectives.

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