MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

ITA102AA  1994 Fall – 2009 Summer II

Elementary Italian II

1.

Pronounce Italian using correct sound patterns and intonation. (I)

2.

Use approximately 3,000 words in Italian vocabulary. (I, III, IV)

3.

Converse in simple spoken Italian. (I, III, IV)

4.

Ask and answer questions in Italian, using various verb tenses. (I, III, IV)

5.

Identify and use Italian proverbs and songs. (II)

6.

Use the four tenses of the subjunctive. (I, II, III, IV)

7.

Use regular and irregular comparisons of equality and inequality in Italian. (I, II, IV)

8.

Use Italian grammar and vocabulary to express personal ideas and opinions. (I, II, III, IV)

9.

Read and explain selected cultural narratives, journalistic readings, and literary works. (II)

10.

Identify and describe various aspects of Italian culture and values. (I, II, III, IV)

11.

Identify and describe geographical regions, cities, and rivers of Italy. (I, II, III, IV)

12.

Write a 150-200 word composition in Italian. (III)

13.

Listen, interpret, and give oral responses in Italian to selected presentations. (IV)

MCCCD Official Course Outline:

ITA102AA  1994 Fall – 2009 Summer II

Elementary Italian II

I. Speaking Skills

A. Pronunciation and intonation

B. Vocabulary and sentence structure

C. Dialogues

1. Interpersonal communication

2. Conducting transactions

3. Travel

4. Other

II. Reading Skills

A. Intensive (for detail)

1. Cultural narratives

2. Italian art and architecture

3. Geography

4. Songs and proverbs

5. Other

B. Extensive (for comprehension)

1. Literary works

2. Journalistic readings

III. Writing Skills

A. Grammar

1. Comparisons

2. Nouns and pronouns

3. Formal and familiar commands

4. Four tenses of subjunctive

5. Verbs and tenses

B. Composition

1. Descriptions

2. Reports

3. Summaries

4. Other

IV. Listening Skills

A. Interpretation

B. Responses