Wayne State University, College of Liberal Arts and Science



Wayne State University, College of Liberal Arts and Science

Classical and Modern Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

487 Manoogian Hall

Detroit, MI 48202

Tel: (313) 577-3002

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Italian 1010 Syllabus

Summer Semester 2014

|Instructor: Molla |Office: |

|Tel: 313-577-9993 |E-mail: ap0717@wayne.edu |

|Office Hours: |

|Course schedule: M-Tu-Wed-Th-Fr 8:30-11:00 pm |

|Section #: 001 |Location: Monastero Santa Chiara |

The General Education Foreign Culture Requirement: The course described in this syllabus is part of the WSU General Education Program and it may satisfy the Foreign Culture requirement (ITA 2010) or it may lead to fulfilling that requirement (ITA 1010 and ITA 1020). The University Bulletin states that the Foreign Culture requirement can be met by "completion of any foreign language sequence through 2010 or 2110." In preparing your plan of work, be aware that no section of Italian will be offered in the spring/summer semester.

REQUIRED TEXTS:

Aski, Janice M., and Musumeci, Diana, Avanti2! (McGraw-Hill, 2nd edition, 2009).

Aski, Janice M., and Musumeci, Diana, Avanti2! Workbook/Laboratory Manual. (McGraw-Hill, 2nd edition, 2009) WITH DIGITAL WORKBOOK ACCESS CODE.

Please note: at the bookstore the two books above are packaged as a COMBO. With the combo, you will receive the textbook, a print workbook, and an access code to the digital workbook online. You need the access code to the digital workbook to complete your class work. Please be aware that we obtained a specially discounted price from the publisher for this combo and items sold individually may cost you more.

REQUIRED MATERIAL:

An Italian/English pocket dictionary.

RECOMMENDED TEXT:

Adorni, Sergio and Primorac, Karen, English Grammar for Students of Italian. (Hodder Arnold, 2000)

COURSE WEBSITE:

COURSE DESCRIPTION: ITA 2010 is an introductory-level course designed to provide students with a basis to communicate effectively in Italian in everyday, realistic situations. This course is task and content-based and incorporates grammar in a functional use of language through listening, speaking, reading, and writing. A communicative approach to language teaching informs the curriculum; class will be conducted primarily in Italian! In addition, our program subscribes to the Standards for Foreign Language Learning in the 21st century (Communication, Culture, Connections, Comparisons, and Communities).

COURSE MATERIAL: The materials for this course are:

- The textbook Avanti! 2

- The McGraw-Hill website:

avanti2

The McGraw-Hill website contains for each chapter:

➢ Online quizzes on “Lessico” and “Strutture.” Feedback is provided and you can print out the feedback page to show your instructor you completed the assignment.

➢ The entire audio-program for the textbook (Avanti! 2).

➢ Audio-files with pronunciation of vocabulary presented in the chapter.

- The print workbook (for emergencies only)

- The digital workbook that you can access at the CENTRO website:



The digital workbook contains:

➢ The workbook/Lab Manual (first tab). Here, you can complete all your workbook exercises directly online and receive immediate feedback on your performance. The lab component allows you to click on an audio-file associated with the workbook, listen to the audio, and answer directly online. Feedback is provided.

➢ Video-Strategie di comunicazione. For each chapter, you can view the videos presented in class.

➢ Video- il blog di… Here you can find a long videoclip and videoscript for the blog of Enrica – Napoli (chapter 16).

➢ Video- Ascoltiamo. This section contains the video related to the cultural component “Ascoltiamo” of the textbook. Videoscripts are provided.

➢ Music – Here you have the list of suggested songs for each chapter. You can purchase them from i-tunes or view them for free on

➢ Online Learning Center. Here you have the link to the textbook’s website.

➢ Interactive games (This is not a part of our curriculum.)

➢ Graph paper chart. This is the same paper you find at the back of your print workbook. You can use it to answer questions from your textbook without writing on top of the textbook itself.

Requirements for using the digital workbook:

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 98, NT, 2000, ME, XP, Vista or Mac OS X

CPU: 233MHz

RAM: 128MB 

Screen resolution: 1024 x 768 or higher

Browser: PC: Internet Explorer 6.x or higher, or Firefox version 1.x or higher. Mac: Firefox version 1.x or higher, or Safari (provided with OS X).

Network Connection: A high-speed connection with throughput of 256 Kbps or more is recommended to use audio and video components.

Equipment: You will need speakers or a headset to listen to audio and video components, and a microphone is necessary for recording activities. For best performance, we recommend you use a USB microphone for partner recording activities.

Plug-ins: If you do not have the latest Flash Player already installed, you may download it at the Flash Player download site.

Make sure that you are using a Java-enabled browser. Centro supports Internet Explorer 6.0 and higher, Firefox 1.5 and higher, and Safari 2.0 and higher. To enable Java in your browser do one of the following:

In Internet Explorer, select View -> Internet Options from the menu. Click the Advanced tab and select the appropriate check boxes.

In Firefox, select Tools -> Options from the menu. Click the Content tab and select the Enable Java and Enable Java Script check boxes.

In Safari, select Safari -> Preferences from the menu. Click the Security tab and select the Enable Java and Enable Java Script check boxes.

If you are having trouble using the digital workbook, you can contact the CENTRO help information listed on the bi-fold sleeve that you purchased in the store. They are extremely responsive and available Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm. The website URL for help is: support or call 1-877-282-4400.

GRADING:

Grading for this class will be determined according to the following percentages:

Class participation 15% of the final grade

Attendance 5% of the final grade

Homework 15% of the final grade

Quizzes 15% of the final grade

Midterm 15% of the final grade

Final exam 25% of the final grade

Final Oral Exam 10% of the final grade

Class participation: This grade evaluates your use of Italian, your preparation before class, your active participation during class time, and any extra credit activities you might complete. In addition, it evaluates your effort during group work, and your attitude and respect toward the class, your instructor and your peers. In fact, students will be working in small groups or with a partner most of the time actively sharing their knowledge and opinions. Maintaining a positive relation with your classmates is conducive to a constructive learning environment. You will receive a weekly grade (10 points per week, max. 45 points.) Instructors will use the following matrix to assign participation points each week:

|Cooperation/ respect |Preparation for class |Small group work: engagement, |Responding when called upon / |Use of target language in |

| |(homework, reviewing material |participation |volunteering answers |class (Italian) |

| |prior to class) | | | |

|0-2 points |0-2 points |0-2 points |0-2 points |0-2 points |

Please note: Participation points for the week will be pro-rated in case of absences (-2.5 points for each hour of absence).

Attendance: You will receive 1 point for each hour of attendance for a total of 56 points. Classes meeting two days a week will receive two points per day. If you arrive late or leave early, you will not receive full attendance credit. For tardiness of 30 minutes or less, your instructor will decrease your participation grade of 0.5 points. If you leave early, the penalty will be in increments of 0.5 points (for every 30 minutes or less). If you are absent it is your responsibility and a form of professional courtesy to contact your instructor via e-mail prior to returning to class. Please allow 48 hours for your instructor to respond to your message, weekend and holidays excluded.

Attendance policy: You must hear and use Italian communicatively in order to learn the language. Completing group work and class activities cannot be done on your own. Consequently, attendance is required. Nevertheless, it is understood that periodically things will happen to prevent your attendance. You will be allowed to be absent from class for a maximum of 6 hours of instruction throughout the semester without effect on your final grade (55 minutes = 1 instructional hour; absences are tallied in half-hour increments.) These hours are designed to cover excused absences: things such as illness, funerals, car troubles, etc. These are not free days! Beginning with the seventh hour of absence, your final grade will decrease of 1 point per hour of absence. For example, if your overall average is 83% and you missed 12 hours of class, your instructor will deduct 1 point for each absence after the 7th. In total, 6 points will be deducted bringing your average down to 77% (from a B to a C).

Homework: This grade includes: all chapters in the digital workbook and any graded composition. In addition, your instructor may choose to collect additional assignments. These assignments may be from the textbook, the workbook manual, handouts, Internet assignments, etc. Homework assignments that are corrected in class instead of being collected will count towards your participation grade. Late homework is not accepted without a documented excuse. Late homework with documented excuse must be turned in within 3 days from the day you return to class. Late homework with documented excuse submitted after 3 days from your return to class will receive a grade of zero. If you miss class, it is your responsibility to check online for posted homework or contact a classmate or the instructor to get the assignment for that day. If your instructor is unable to return your email prior to class time, this should not be misconstrued as your being exempt from your homework. Since students graduating from WSU are expected to demonstrate a good use of technology, you are required to complete the digital workbook/lab manual and use technology as part of your Italian homework.

Quizzes: 5 quizzes will be administered throughout the semester in addition to a midterm and final exam. See specific dates on the syllabus. A make-up quiz will not be given during class time, but only during your instructor’s office hours. No make-up quiz will be administered without a documented excuse. A documented excuse is documentation confirming a death in the family or an illness requiring a physician attention (written on the physician’s letterhead and containing the phone number and address of the physician). The lowest quiz grade will be omitted from the calculation of the final grade. All material in the textbook and workbook as well as activities presented by your instructor in class or on the Bb website can be tested.

Midterm: The exam is cumulative. It tests the material presented in all chapters up to that point. For ITA 2010: chapter 11, chapter 12, and chapter 13. There will be also an oral part to this exam. Instructions will be given in class and can be found in Bb “Prova Orale”.

Final exam: The final is cumulative. It will contain material studied in chapter 11-16 for ITA 2010. If you have a conflict that requires rescheduling of the exam (for Principles Governing Final Exams, see: ), you must notify your instructor at least ten (10) days prior to the exam date. Your instructor will then consult with the course coordinator for permission to reschedule. If you miss the final exam, you will receive a zero unless you present documentation confirming a death in the family or an illness requiring physician’s attention. In this case, you must contact your instructor within 24 hours from the final exams’ time.

Final Oral Exam: You will do this exam together with a partner in your class (please pick a partner as soon as possible!). Your instructor will pass around a sign-up sheet during class so you and your partner can sign up as a team for an appointment time. Detailed instructions and situations are posted on Bb “Documenti”.

TIME AND LOCATION: This exam will be given during the last regularly scheduled class meeting of the semester (LIST DATE AND TIME HERE) and will take place in your regular classroom.

Be sure to carefully note your appointment time. THERE ARE NO MAKE-UPS. If you miss your appointment, you will receive a “0” for this part of your final grade.

FORMAT: The exam itself will last approximately 10 minutes. It will consist of the following parts:

I. Warm up: The instructor will ask you some very basic questions.

II. Dialogue 1: With your partner you will perform a short dialogue on a situational topic of your choice from among those on the handout.

III. Dialogue 2: You will perform a second short dialogue, again with your partner, however your instructor will choose this one from among those on the list.

IV. Short questions: Your instructor will ask you and your partner individually some additional, in-depth questions

GRADING POLICY:

|A = 93 - 100% |B - = 80 – 82% |D+ = 68-69% |

|A- = 90 - 92% |C+ = 78 – 79% |D = 63% - 67% |

|B+ = 88 - 89% |C = 73 – 77% |D- = 60 – 62% |

|B = 83 – 87% |C- = 70 – 72% |F = 59% and below. |

EXTRA CREDIT:

Extra credit will be assigned for the following:

1 point to be added to the final grade for the class (max. 4 points):

Attending a film screening and submitting a written report, one page.

Writing a written report in Italian after one of our trips.

1 point to be added to the participation column or homework column (as per agreement with your instructor, max.10 points):

Activities agreed upon with your instructor and turned in by the deadline decided by your instructor.

All extra-credit activities must be turned in by last week of class for credits to be included in the final grade. No extra credit activity will be accepted after those dates.

ATTENTION STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES:

Wayne State University is committed to providing students with disabilities an equal opportunity to benefit from its programs, services, and activities. All printed materials are available in alternative formats. Please request alternative format materials from the instructor of the course. If the limitations imposed by your disability interfere with your ability to fulfill the requirements for the successful completion of this course, you are strongly encouraged to contact Student Disability Services (SDS) (313) 577-1851 (Location: 5155 Gullen Mall 1600 Undergraduate Library) to request an accommodation. Additionally, students have to inform the instructor of their disability within the first week of class. Failure to follow the aforementioned steps will prevent students from obtaining any accommodation.

SERVICES AVAILABLE AT WSU:

Foreign Language and Technology Center



Academic Success Center



Student Disability Services



Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS)



Please note all registered students are eligible to receive up to 16 free, confidential and accessible personal counseling sessions at CAPS per academic year.

Foreign Language Tutoring

Tutoring in Italian is available at WSU for free thanks to our graduate students. Your instructor will provide more details as to time and location.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:

According to the Wayne State University pamphlet on Academic Integrity, academic dishonesty means any activity that tends to compromise the academic integrity of the institution or subvert the educational process. Cheating, plagiarism and fabrication all fall under the rubric of academic dishonesty. The Department of Classical and Modern Languages, Literatures, and Culture presumes the existence of an Honor System at all times. Your signature on exams and work assignments implies that the work is your and yours alone. Academic work submitted by a student for credit is assumed to be of his/her own creation, and if found not to be, will constitute cause for the student's dismissal.

OBLIGATION OF FACULTY AND STUDENTS TO THE INSTRUCTIONAL PROCESS:

All faculty and students are expected to be familiar with the University statement of responsibilities found in the University Bulletin and the Student Handbook. See: . Any problem that may arise should immediately be discussed with your instructor first. In basic courses, failing resolution, the problem may be referred to the course coordinator.

A NOTE OF ENCOURAGEMENT: The Department of Classical and Modern Languages, Literatures, and Culture sincerely hopes you have a good experience in this language class and in others you may take in the future. Learning a foreign language and, with it, something about a foreign culture is an important step in becoming a citizen of the world. This class will require discipline and daily attention to assignments, but in the end we hope that you will not only nave learned something about another language and culture, but also something about yourself and how you perceive the world. Your years at Wayne State University will be over faster than you may imagine; please make the best of them!

With best wishes,

Donald Carmen Spinelli, Chair

Any official University or College policy, date or other important information over which the Department of Classical and Modern Languages, Literatures, and Culture has no control is cited for the convenience of the student only. Please refer to the University Bulletin, the Student Handbook or other appropriate University publication for confirmation of the same.

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