ITAL 101-01 (13882)

ELEMENTARY ITALIAN I

FALL 2005

Edward R. Van Vliet, Ph.D in Linguistic & Cognitive Sciences, Brown University
WELLES 210 M-W-F10:30-11:20 a.m.Office Hours:11:30-12:30 M-W-F Wads 9A
E-mail: vanvliet@geneseo.edu; Tlphone: 245-5247, ex. 4243, (message service
available), Internet Site: www.geneseo.edu/~vanvliet
COURSE OBJECTIVE
Usingabalancedapproachtothefourlinguisticskillsoflistening,speaking,reading,and
writing,studentswillbuildanunderstandingofcommunicative,grammatical,and
culturalaspectsoftheItalophoneworld.Chapters19ofPregowillhelpthelearner
acquirebasicstructuresandexpressionsinItalianTheprogramalsoincludesan
importantculturalcomponentabouttheItalianspeakingcommunity.
This course is designed for students who have never studied Italian before. Learners
who used Italian for admission to Geneseo either from middle or secondary school or
from another accredited institution are advised that they cannot receive credit for this
course and should enroll next semester in Italian 102. The student will be expected to
listen to, speak, read, & write Italian at the first-semester beginning college level.
Texts: Lazzarino, G. et al. Prego!, An Invitation to Italian, 6th ed., McGraw Hill
ISBN 0-07-256131-9
Laboratory Manual to accompany Prego! An Invitation to Italian
Workbook to accompany Prego! An Invitation to Italian, Part B
A foreign language cannot be mastered alone or in absentia. The student will be
expected to attend all classes and to respond to exercises and questions asked. If the
students name is called and s/he does not respond, a zero will result for the daily
participation grade. Any student who participates in all classes will receive 5 extra points
added to the overall participation grade for the semester. The completed laboratory
manual and workbook are also factored into the participation grade. Both the lab manual
and the workbook will be handed in at the mid-term test and at the final. There will be no
substitutes for participation. Under no circumstances will make-up tests be given nor will
incomplete grades be granted without prior approval. The instructor is not qualified to
make medical diagnoses for missed tests, work, or participation. THERE WILL BE NO
NEGOCIATIONS ON GRADING.
GRADING:

Participation (including workbooks [plus lab])

Mid-Semester Test (50 minutes)
Oct. 19
Final Test (3 hours) Fri., Dec. 16, 8:00-11:00 a.m

40%
30%
30%

WORKBOOK ASSIGNMENTS:
The student will hand in his/-er completed workbooksto the professor twice a semester,
first at the mid-term date (October 19th) and again at the final test date. The student will

complete all exercises in both the workbook and laboratory books and will correct them
using a colored pen to show clearly the mastered material. The answer key is available in
hard copy at the front desk at Milne Library and also online on ERES. The professor will
give the password to the students the first day in class.
DISABILITY STATEMENT
The student is to let the instructor know if s/he has a special needs resulting from a
documented physical or learning disability. The student must have obtained such
documentation from a medical doctor or licensed psychologist and have registered with
the Colleges Office of Disabilities Services, Erwin 105. The documented student is
requested to meet with the instructor after class, during office hours, or to leave a
message as soon as possible after the first day of class.
PROGRAMME:
NO CLASS: Labor Day, September 5; Fall Break, October 10; Thanksgiving Vacation,
November 23-25; Study Day, December 13.
August
September
October

November
December

29, 30, 2, 7
9, 12, 14, 17
19, 21, 24, 26
28, 30, 10/3, 10/5
7, 12, 14, 17
19
21, 24, 26, 28
31, 11/2, 11/4/ 11/7
9, 1, 14, 18
21, 28, 30, 12/2
7, 7, 9, 12
16 Fri. [8:00-11:00 a.m.]

Preliminario
Lesson 1
Lesson 2
Lesson 3
Lesson 4
Mid-term Test (Preliminario, 1-4)
Lesson 5
Lesson 6
Lesson 7
Lesson 8
Lesson 9
ESSAME GLOBALE (Lessons 5-9)