Italian Courses
In an effort to vary the curriculum offerings among the Romance languages, the department is offering Italian. It is recommended for those with strong language skills, that is, for those who have previously studied a foreign language.
A “C-“ average at the end of the year in a World Language course, unless otherwise stated, indicates that the student may advance to the next year of language study, however, teachers in the World Language Department will make their level recommendations based on departmental grade average guidelines as well as demonstrated skill development.
ITALIAN I 527 (non-leveled)
Grades 9-12 Grouping: heterogeneous
Prerequisite: B- or better in a previously studied World Language or at the discretion of the department head. This course is for students who wish to begin the study of Italian.
This course will provide a foundation in the basic skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking. There will be written and oral practice as well as vocabulary building. Students will be introduced to useful and practical expressions as well as grammatical structures. Some time will be dedicated to Italian culture, geography, customs and routines found in
ITALIAN II H 529
Prerequisite:B- or better in Italian 1 (non-leveled)
Italian II H continues the study of the Italian language at an accelerated pace. Culture, geography, and food will host themes for the course. The four basic skills of reading, writing, listening, and speaking will be enforced through audio and visual aides as well as ancillary materials. Emphasis on speaking proficiency through discussions and debates will play an integral part of the course. A short novel with be read as well as short stories and varied primary source materials.
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Prerequisite:C or better in Italian I (non-leveled) or at the discretion of the department head in consultation with the teacher.
This course continues the second year study of the Italian language at a moderate pace.
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Grades 10-12 Grouping: heterogeneousPrerequisite:C or higher in Italian II H
This course offers students the opportunity to continue their study of Italian at an intensive pace. Students enrolled in Italian 3 Honors will improve their proficiency in the listening, speaking, reading and writing skills through a new text book, Con Fantasia, which allows students to review previously studied grammar concepts with more refinement and depth. Many small details of the language will be introduced so that students will have the opportunity to speak and write with more fluency. Students will cover the first eight chapters of the book exploring themes such as people, health, mass media, time, family, travel, cooking, and Italian history. Oral proficiency will play an integral part in this third level as students synthesize previously studied material in order to express themselves in everyday settings. In addition to studying advanced grammatical concepts, students will continue their understanding of the Italian culture through the study of art, film and history. In addition, they will read selected materials from a variety of primary sources.
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Grades 10-12 Grouping: heterogeneousPrerequisite:C- or higher in Italian II AE
This course continues the third year study of the Italian language at a moderate pace.
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Grades 10-12 Grouping: heterogeneousPrerequisite:C or higher in Italian III H
Italian IV H is taught at a challenging and aggressive pace. Students will work with the Con Fantasia text book to further enhance their grammar skills, covering the last seven chapters of the book. Students will practice their skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking through themes such as transportation, sports, formal and informal encounters, the work place, the world of animals, the world of cinema, family structures, and fashion. Verbal expression continues to be an integral part of the course as students will have the opportunity to engage in presentations, debates, skits, and spontaneous speaking activities to improve their speaking skills. Through a variety of literary mediums, including a short novel, news articles, short stories, poems, and excerpts from Italian plays, students will refine their reading comprehension and writing skills. Music, films, and other audio recordings will be used to sharpen listening skills and will serve as a departure point from which class discussions will take place. Culturally, students will reflect on previously studied material and apply it to the study of Italian-American culture here in the
ITALIAN IV AE 537
Grade 12 Grouping: heterogeneousPrerequisite:C- or higher in Italian III AE
This course will follow the curriculum of the Italian IV H course with fewer independent assignments to be completed outside of class.
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