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Course:
Beginning First-Year Italian 101 |
Instructor:
Prof. Beatrice L. Bongiorno |
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Prerequisiti: Interest and passion |
Office: A 245H Tel. (425) 564-2213 |
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Room: L221 Time: M-F Term: Fall 2006 |
E-mail: bbongior@bcc.ctc.edu Office Hrs: MW 10:30-11:20; TTh 2:00-3:00 |
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Attend class! ~Participate!
~Complete assignments! ~Study for tests! ~Be kind to yourself and others ~
Have fun! Required Material (Materiale richiesto): ►T.Marin & S. Magnelli, Nuovo
Progetto Italiano 1, Edilingua, Roma 2006
Corso multimediale di lingua e civiltà italiana
(livello elementare) Includes: ▪Libro
dello studente + CD-ROM
Interattivo (Textbook + Interactive CD-ROM) ▪Quaderno
degli esercizi (Student Activity Manual) ▪1 CD audio/1 audiocassetta (tape) for Units’ dialogues and texts for oral comprehension and
pronunciation activities ▪ Online activities:
www.edilingua.it/progetto ► Notebook, pen and
pencil and a mini stapler Recommended (Si
consiglia usare un dizionario bilingue): ► English/Italian –Italian/English Dictionary |
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►Print syllabus and the calendar and carry
with you to class (no copies will be distributed!) Access
both at: http://www.bcc.ctc.edu/artshum/materials/Fall2006/default.asp
click on WL and scroll to your course, click on your instructors’ name or Log on to MyBcc (a registered e-mail address + password are required to access site and to long-on to the language lab PCs. (A244) |
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Course Content and
objectives (Contenuti e obiettivi formativi del corso): ► Units studied this quarter: Intro to 3 (pp. 5-56) ► You are introduced to the basic of the Italian
language by a communicative and inductive approach. You will use vocabulary and grammatical
concepts acquired in a natural and spontaneous way. You will take an active role in your
learning at all times, under the guidance of your instructor. All four basic language skills (listening,
speaking, reading and writing) will receive equal attention by a series of
practical activities where all multimedia resources will be utilized. ►You will acquire a basic knowledge of Italian
culture and civilization, with particular attention placed to daily modern
Italian lifestyle in view of possible future travels to ►Set realistic goals. Do not expect to achieve fluency in one quarter. At
the end of this course, you will be able to: -
Understand the
geography of -
Recite the
Italian alphabet; count and use cardinal numbers 0-1 million; Use ordinal
numbers (First, second, etc) -
Introduce yourself and others; tell your age
and where you are from-origin -
Distinguish
between feminine and masculine nouns; noun-adjective agreement -
Form plural of
nouns; express nationalities; describe people and things -
Ask and provide
information; ask and tell when an event takes place -
Use prepositions
of movement; locate objects in space and learn how to use the partitivo -
Say hello and
goodbye formally and informally -
Express
yourself in the present tense (-are, -ere, -ire verbs, plus irregular verbs) -
Use modal verbs
to ask permission, express what you must and want to do -
Indicate the
existence of something (c’e’/ci sono) - Invite someone to join you; accept and decline an invitation - Ask for and tell the time; ask and tell the date; list the seasons and months - Describe your home or apt; name the rooms and its furnishings -
Learn about the public transportation system, the postal and
the telephone services in - Express possession; thank and respond with gratitude; write an e-mail and/or a letter;; - Express uncertainty and doubt Course Requirements and Expectations: ►Attendance. It is mandatory. All absences and tardy are unexcused. Your instructor calls roll daily. You may
make only 3 absences per quarter
without jeopardizing your grade.
For your information: everyone
starts with 100 points (=A) for participation grade. During the quarter, you incur loss of
points due to excessive absences, lack of participation in class, refusal to
use the target language, and not bringing the required material to class. 5 points will be deducted automatically
beginning with the fourth absence from your final participation grade,
5 more points with the sixth, and so on.
In compliance with the Arts and Humanities Division Expectations,
if you have 10 unexcused absences, you failed the course. I WILL ABIDE BY THIS RULE (See your
instructor ASAP if you reach the ninth absence). Warning: 5 tardy = 1 absence. 30 minutes late in a 50 minutes class = 1
absence.) It is your
responsibility as well as mine to keep track of absences and number of tardy
per quarter. Please, abstain from
contacting me by phone, e-mails, or third parties in order to explain your
reasons for the absence or tardy on a particular day (no make-up). In
order to make true progress in the course attendance and active participation
in the target language are crucial. |
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►Tests. I will give four tests (one per Unit). The lowest
grade will be dropped. It includes an
oral section. ►Autovalutazione. They will be taken in class as quiz
(3 total). ►Assignments (Compiti). You will turn in stapled each Unit from Quaderno degli esercizi the day of the test. (Some assignments may come from
online activities.) I will accept homework until ►Oral
presentation (presentazione orale): You
will be divided in groups and/or pairs to present in front of the class. More information will be provided as the
date approaches. I will post requirement on MyBCC. ► Participation. It is expected and
mandatory. Work in-class activities,
volunteer responses, come prepared, and interact with instructor and
classmates in the target language. ► Final Exam. The final exam will be comprehensive (Unità
introduttiva-3). It includes an oral
section. |
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►Make-up policy: No make-up
quizzes, tests, oral presentations, or final exam will be offered. EXCEPTIONS: 1) Official BCC competitions and activities
requiring your presence. a)
Provide
me with event/game season schedule signed by the faculty/staff sponsor 2) Serious
accident/ illness that confined you to a hospital bed or required home
resting. b)
Provide
me with a physician’s note not related to you 3) Death in the family (including your
beloved pet) c) Provide me with a funeral director’s note or a vet
as appropriate 4) Your death
(Scongiuri!) d) I will be profoundly saddened, and we will deeply miss you. Riposa in pace! (May you rest in peace!) In the event of an “excused”
absence (see above 1-3), try to
complete the missed assignment or test as soon as possible. Contact me to make appropriate arrangements to
schedule a make-up day and time suitable to our schedules. FINAL EXAM DATE WILL NOT CHANGE TO ACCOMMODATE TRAVEL PLANS Your exam will not be available prior to the designated final-exam date. (SEE p. 53 of BCC Credit Class Schedule for all courses final exams schedule. In case of conflict with another course, please inform me and/or the other instructor right away. I will try to help you. |
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Academic Conduct ►No act of plagiarism will be tolerated. If caught cheating the test/quiz/assignment will receive an F.
If is were to occur
again, you will be reported to the proper authority and the
condemned conduct will result in a F
for the course as final grade. Refer to the Arts and Humanities Procedures
and Expectations found on the Division website at: |
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Information on DSS (Disability Support Services) B132 Tel (425) 564-2498 (TTA 564-4110) ►
If you require accommodations based on a documented
disability, have medical information to share, or need special arrangements
in case of emergency evacuation please make an appointment with me as soon as
possible to discuss your particular need. Visit the DSS office to make arrangements and keep me informed of
any changes. |
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Tutoring Center -- C 162 ► If you are struggling and would like extra help,
inquire in person or visit for group tutoring schedule or to request an
individual tutor by completing the required form: www.bcc.ctc.edu/tutoring Feel
free to contact me and /or visit me during office hours with any concerns you may have regarding your
progress or any matter that is troubling you. You are welcome to just by just
to say “Ciao!” I will do my best to help you, offer
suggestions, or, when appropriate, direct you to a person who may better
assist you. Appointments are strongly
encouraged if my office hours conflict with your schedule. |
Classroom policy
Courtesy
and civility foster a positive and conducive learning environment.
►Beginning with the second week of class, Italian should be used at all times. If you
insist in using English, perhaps you should enroll in an
English or an ESL course. You are here to make the most of this
wonderful opportunity to learn a foreign language. Respect others learning experience. If you cannot dedicate the amount of hours
necessary to succeed to this course, perhaps, perhaps another quarter may
work best for you. Discuss
possibilities with your instructor prior to withdrawing. ► Do not feel
intimidated by classmates who appear to know more than you do or progress at
a different pace than yours. On the same token, be respectful and patient of
those who appear to take more time to grasp the material. Students acquire
languages in different ways. Everyone
has something to contribute to the class, remember that. Enjoy your
classmates! ► Remember you are in
College and disruptive behavior of any kind is unacceptable. Respect yourself
and others. If disruptive behavior persists after the first warning by the
instructor, you will be asked to move to another seat or leave the classroom for
that day. If the disruptive behavior continues, disciplinary action will be
taken by contacting the proper authority; if you refuse to leave, security
will escort you out. Come see me and let
me know what is bothering you. ► Learn to be critical
of your culture and appreciate others. It will enrich you. Use humor. ► No baseball caps
/hats are allowed during class time.
Remove it promptly as you enter the room. ►Eating a snack (not
an entire meal) and enjoying a soft drink or hot drink is ok. Please dispose of containers or wrappers
upon exiting. Abstain from chewing gum
loudly. L ► Turn off your cell
phones and beepers while in class or set it on a vibrating/silent mode. You
may leave it on at your own risk. Mine will stay on. Warning: If your phone /beeper/watch goes off
during class time, you will lose 3 points on your next test. If my cell phone goes off during
class time, the entire class will receive 3 points on the next test. J ► NO FOOD OR DRINKS
ALLOWED IN THE LANGUAGE LABORATORY. (A244) ► If you arrive late,
quietly take your seat and join the activity in progress. If
the instructor arrives late (there is always a valid reason), take your seat
and wait patiently. After 15 minutes,
you may leave without disturbing other classes in the building. ► Do not take it
personally when the instructor corrects your language, enunciation,
pronunciation, or written work on the notebook or on the board. It is all “constructive criticism” to help
you improve your language skills. In addition, all will benefit in the
process. Corrections generate questions and interesting discussions oftentimes.
You are here to learn. ► Inform your
instructor at the beginning of class if you need to leave early that
day. Remember
to ask permission in the target language to use the restroom facilities or
leave. ► Know the evacuation
procedure posted by the classroom’s door in case of an emergency. ►Only the
instructor has the authority to dismiss class. It is
extremely impolite to gather your belongings when an activity is still in
progress or someone is speaking.
Kindly signal me that time is up.
I have no intention to keep you longer and make you late for your next
class appointment. I tend to lose
track of time when I do something I enjoy à Teaching you Italiano! J |
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Grade Distribution Bongiorno’s Grade Scale |
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Quiz/Autovalutazione |
10% |
100 – 93 = A |
76 – 73 = C |
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Test |
20% |
92 – 90 = A- |
72 – 70 = C- |
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Compiti
(Homework) |
15% |
89 – 87 = B+ |
69 – 67 = D+ |
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Participation |
15% |
86 – 83 = B |
66 – 60 = D |
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Oral
presentation |
15% |
82 – 80 = B- |
59 – 0 = F |
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Final Exam |
25% |
79 – 77 = C+ |
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Benvenuti!