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Perché l'italiano?   


Want to know what Luciano Pavarotti was singing about? Interested in watching a film without having to read the subtitles? Like to impress a dinner date by correctly pronouncing the items on the menu? Perhaps you would like to better communicate with your extended Italian family and friends? The joys of learning Italian are many. Whatever the reason, learning Italian can be as fun as owning an Armani suit or a pair of Ferragamo shoes, as exciting as driving a Lamborghini, or as simple as the enjoyment derived from a caffè espresso. While the "boot" may appear small in geographical terms, Italy enjoys unique cultural richness and today the country is alive, dynamic and even cutting-edge. Italy is a member of the European Union and of the Group of Eight -the world's eight richest industrialized nations. Buon lavoro!


Here are some study hints...


  • Always refer to the pronunciation guide of your textbook when attempting to pronounce new words.
  • Read out loud.
  • Dramatize the dialogues with friends or other students.
  • Listen to spoken Italian on every opportunity - on radio, on television, in the movies, at home.
  • Speak Italian to anyone who will listen.
  • Always compliment your work by using your textbook and dictionary.

Beginning Italian


This course introduces you to Italian life and culture while you gain the skills to understand and express yourself in Italian. As you are learning the language, you will have opportunities to talk, read and listen about the school experience, family, friends, tastes, leisure activities, and the past as well as your plans for the future. You will be encouraged to compare your life and experiences with those of your Italian counterparts.


This course aims to introduce and develop the language skills -listening, speaking, reading and writing. Beginning Italian is enriched by the study of the people and culture. The Italian-American experience is quintessential to the New York experience, and I hope to enhance your understanding of Italian culture by tracing it back to its roots.


Outline


Grammatical Structures


  • Gender & number agreement
  • Definite & indefinite articles
  • Adjectives
  • Pronouns
  • Regular & irregular verbs
  • Interrogative words
  • Language of comparisons
  • Prepositions

Listening Comprehension

  • Respond spontaneously to random questions posed in class.
  • Respond appropriately to questions based on a basic narrative.

Speaking

  • Speak spontaneously on social activities using appropriate
  • Grammar and vocabulary.
  • Initiate and participate in conversations about every day
  • Topics.
  • Make informal oral presentations.

Reading

  • Read a passage and respond accurately in an oral or written form.
  • Read a passage and answer basic questions about it.

Writing

  • Students will write 50 words compositions on a given topic and demonstrate grammar skill and appropriate use of language and idioms.

Vocabulary

  • Students are expected to keep an individual running list of new vocabulary. Pronunciation guides in the textbook are provided to help the student pronounce new difficult words.

Attendance

Regular attendance is imperative to the success of the student.


    The classroom teacher will create and administer the final test.