FI101: Beginning Italian

S.A. Smith
PMH 402B - tel. 5220
ssmith@skidmore.edu

4 credits
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Course description

FI 101 includes basic grammar, composition, conversation and readings through contextualized exercises and activities. Students are expected to participate in partner/pair, small group, and individual work in order to develop an active and creative use of elementary Italian-language skills. Effective communication strategies are the ultimate goal. Authentic materials from Italy will be used to help develop natural contemporary discourse and to enhance the study of Italian culture today.

Class Meetings

Five (5) hours @ week, four in the classroom with the instructor and one with driller. Additional 20 - 40 minutes weekly in Language Lab. Midterm third week in October. Final between December 18 and 21.

Attendance

OBLIGATORY. More than 3 classes missed will result in automatic lowering of grade. Language Lab time and DRILL session are also obligatory. This is a four credit course.

Grades

The final course grade will be based on the following:

35 % = attendance, preparation, presentations
35 % = mini-quizzes (11 given, lowest grade dropped)
30 % = mid-term and final (written and oral)

Textbooks

      1. Prego! [FIFTH EDITION]
      2. Prego! Workbook [Part 1]
      3. Prego! Lab Manual

Requirements

  1. Participation in class. Attendance and preparation are required (more than three classes missed will result in automatic lowering of final grade).
  2. Homework assignments must be completed for each class.
  3. email account/web access

Recommended

Any Italian/English dictionary