Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval:  5-26-2009
ITA101  2009 Fall – 2011 Summer II	LEC  4.0 Credit(s)  4.0 Period(s)  4.0 Load  Acad
Elementary Italian I
Introduction to basic grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary of Italian. Development of speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. Study of the Italian culture. Prerequisites: None.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
ITA101  2009 Fall – 2011 Summer II	Elementary Italian I

 

1.         Demonstrate comprehension of written and oral passages that include biographical information, basic questions and descriptions, short narratives, brief dialogues, survival vocabulary, and current events. (I, II)

2.         Compose written passages that include biographical information, basic questions and descriptions, short narratives, brief dialogues, survival vocabulary, and current events. (I, II)

3.         Ask and answer oral questions to satisfy basic needs, express biographical information, provide short descriptions, and participate in very simple conversations. (I, II)

4.         Identify cultural aspects of the target language. (III)

 

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
ITA101  2009 Fall – 2011 Summer II	Elementary Italian I

 

I.          Vocabulary

            A.        Interpersonal Communication

            B.        Ordering in Italian Restaurants

            C.        Shopping

            D.        Geography and Travel

            E.         Family

            F.         Numbers

            G.        Months and Days of the Week

            H.        Current Events

II.        Grammar

            A.        Pronunciation of Italian Alphabet

            B.        Nouns, Pronouns, Adjectives and Articles, and Agreements

            C.        Conjunctions

            D.        Idiomatic Expressions such as AVERE /FARE and SAPERE/CONOSCERE

            E.         Verbs

                        1.         Infinitives

                        2.         Indicative Present Tense of Regular and Irregular Verbs

                        3.         Indicative Passato Prossimo, Regular and Irregular Verbs

III.       Culture

            A.        Formal vs. Informal Communication

            B.        Italian Art, Music, Television, and Cinema

            C.        Songs and Proverbs

            D.        Cultural Narratives

            E.         Geography of Italy