Summer Term 2010

July 19 – September 24, 2010

10 weeks, 15 Hours, $ 290

BEGINNER

Development of basic language skills. Introduction to fundamental grammatical structures with emphasis on speaking, listening comprehension and elementary writing assignments. Conducted in Italian and English. No prerequisites.
(Book: Italian Espresso 1, Alma Ed.)

101 -Beginner I

Monday, 12:30 – 2:00 p.m.

Thursday, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

Monday, 7:15 – 8:45 p.m.

Program: First contacts. The others and I. Buon appetito! Spare time. Grammar: Articles, Adjectives, Names, Numbers, “I like”, Present tense.(Italian Espresso 1, Alma Ed; Chapters 1-3; NEW EDITION FOR ENGLISH SPEAKING STUDENTS )
Textbook: Espresso 1 + CD $55.00

102 – Beginner II

Tuesday, 12:30 – 2:00 p.m.

Wednesday, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, 7:15 – 8:45 p.m.

(Espresso 1, Alma Ed; Chapters 4-7) Program: Spare time. At the hotel. Around Italy. Let’s go on vacation. Grammar: Present tense of irregular verbs, Time and Place prepositions, the date, Direct Pronouns, Present Perfect tense.
Textbook: Espresso 1 + CD $55.00

103 – Beginner III

Tuesday, 12:30 – 2:00 p.m.

Wednesday, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, 7:15 – 8:45 p.m.

(Espresso 1, Alma Ed; Chapters 7-10) Program: Let’s go on vacation. Tastes of Italy. Daily life. Shopping. Grammar: Present Perfect tense, Superlative, Impersonal Constructions, Indirect Pronouns, Reflexive Verbs, Adverbs, Comparatives.
Textbook: Espresso 1 + CD $55.00

ELEMENTARY

Continued study of grammar and syntax with emphasis on more advanced structural principles. More extensive readings on cultural, social, and literary topics and viewing of videos will form the basis for class discussions and written work. Conducted in Italian with some English. (Book: Espresso 2, Alma Ed.)

201 – Elementary I

Monday, 12:30 – 2:00 p.m.

Tuesday, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, 7:15 – 8:45 p.m.

Program: The family. When I was little. It’s not nice what is nice… Appointments. Grammar: Possessive Adjectives, Present Perfect and Imperfect tenses, pronoun Ci, Comparatives, Conditional mood, Gerund. (Espresso 2, Alma Ed; Chapters 1-4)
Textbook: Espresso 2 + CD $55.00

202 – Elementary II
Monday, 12:30 – 2:00 p.m.

Monday 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, 7:15 – 8:45 p.m.

(Espresso 2, Alma Ed; Chapters 4-7) Program: Appointments. Have a nice trip. The important thing is to eat well. Mens sana…. Grammar: Conditional mood, to be + gerund, Relative Pronouns, particular uses of Present Perfect and Imperfect, idiomatic verbs, Imperative mood, irregular comparatives.
Textbook: Espresso 2 + CD $55.00

203 – Elementary III
Wednesday, 12:30 – 2:00 p.m.

Wednesday, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

(Espresso 2, Alma Ed; Chapters 7-10) Program: Mens sana… The working world. Home sweet home. Meetings. Grammar: Imperative mood, Future tense, Direct Pronouns, hypothetical period of reality, Present tense of Subjunctive mood, hypothetical period with comparative gerund, Present Perfect tense of Modal verbs, to be about to + infinitive.
Textbook: Espresso 2 + CD $55.00

INTERMEDIATE

Focus on aspects of Italian culture, history and social issues through the reading of a contemporary novel, short stories, and selected articles. Emphasis on expanding vocabulary, reviewing and improving advanced grammatical structures. Course work includes oral and written assignments. Conducted in Italian

301 – Intermediate I

Thursday, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, 7:15 – 8:45 p.m.

Program: Review grammatical structures: articles, nouns, and adjectives, indicative mood of regular and irregular verbs. How to talk about facts. Audio book.
Textbook: Grammatica Italiana (Guerra Edizioni) $65.00 Materials: $10.00

302 Intermediate  II

Wednesday, 12:30 – 2:00 p.m.

Monday, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

Program: Review of grammatical structures, first part: subjunctive mood and idiomatic expressions; how to express opinions. Audio book.
Textbook: Same as in Intermediate I; Materials: $10.00

303 – Intermediate III

Monday, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Tuesday, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, 7:15 – 8:45 p.m.

Program: Review of grammatical structures, second part: subjunctive mood and idiomatic expressions; how to express opinions.
Textbook: Same as in Intermediate I. Audio book or Reading Book: TBA

304 – Intermediate IV

Tuesday, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

Program: Constant review of grammar and a lot of conversation.
Reading Book: Contemporary Italian Literature. TBA

- Intermediate Conversation Classes

Tuesday, 12:30 – 2:00 p.m.

Wednesday, 7:15-8:45 p.m.

Program: Lots and lots of conversation on different topics. Audio book

ADVANCED

Continued study of grammar and syntax with emphasis on more advanced structural principles. More extensive readings on cultural, social, and literary topics and viewing of videos will form the basis for class discussions and written work. Conducted in Italian.

401 – Advanced

Thursday, 12:30 – 2:00 p.m.

Tuesday, 7:15 – 8:45 p.m.

Program: Conversation with some reviewing of grammar. Reading book Contemporary Italian Literature. TBA.

ADVANCED LITERATURE – LETTERATURA ITALIANA

Wednesday, 12:30 – 2:00 p.m.

ITALIAN FOR BUSINESS- L’italiano per affari

Monday, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

In Italian at the Intermediate level.

Program: This course will teach you what you need to know by using authentic business situations and genuine problems encountered in Italian companies.

Ogni unita’ propone una visione dell’argomento trattato secondo diverse prospettive: il linguaggio specifico e tecnico; la grammatica; la corrispondenza e modulistica; riferimenti alla cultura aziendale italiana ed europea. Each unit offers a multi-perspective view of the subjects studied: specific and technical language; grammar; forms and correspondence; overview of Italian and EU business culture and practices.

PRIMO MODULO / FIRST MODULE- SUMMER 2010

1. Offerta di impiego: linguaggio e struttura dell’offerta di lavoro; metodi e canali di ricerca.- Job posting: language and structure of job offers; searching methods and channels.
2. Domanda di impiego: linguaggio e struttura della domanda di lavoro; metodiche di selezione del  personale.-  Job application: language and structure of job applications; recruiting techniques.
   
3. Curriculum Vitae: struttura ed efficacia di CV e lettera di accompagnamento; comparazione con modello USA.- Resume: structure and effectiveness of resume and cover letter; comparison with USA models and formats.
   
4. Referenze: come e quando fornire referenze; cenni alla legge sulla privacy.-References: how and when to supply with references; overview of the Italian Law concerning privacy and personal data treatment.
   
5. Colloquio di selezione: condurre o sostenere un colloquio di selezione, descrivere formazione, istruzione e competenze, obbiettivi.-  Job Interview: how to handle or undergo a job interview; how to describe professional experience, education, competencies, goals.

SECONDO MODULO / SECONDO MODULO- FALL 2010

1. Il contatto interpersonale d’affari: presa di contatto formale ed informale; presentarsi e presentare alter persone- Business and relationship: formal and informal  business approach; how to introduce yourself and other people.
   
2. Appuntamenti e riunioni d’affari: come gestire appuntamenti e riunioni dal contatto alla pianificazione e conduzione.- Business appointments and meetings: how to manage a business meeting or appointment from top to bottom.
   
3. Prenotazioni e logistica: come organizzare un meeting dal punto di vista pratico: prenotazioni, telefonate,                                                  spostamenti, comunicazione.-Meetings logistics: how to organize a business meeting from the practical point of view: venues, scheduling, booking, transportation, communication, etc.
   
4. Presentazione commerciale ed aziendale: condurre una presentazione aziendale e di prodotto; descrivere i diversi aspetti e settori dell’azienda; descrivere la propria funzione; presentare il proprio prodotto. -Company and products presentation: how to introduce and describe your company and your product; company structure, characteristics, functions, revenue: your profile and your role in the company; your product and its features.
   
5. Corrispondenza commerciale ed aziendal: esempi di corrispondenza e modulistica specifica; le forme di comunicazione aziendale. – Business correspondence and forms: examples of specific correspondence and forms; overview of commercial and company means of communication.

Case studies will illustrate concepts and you’ll have the opportunity to practice skills in small groups and role plays; if you have your own business or if you are going to start it, this is the very course for you!

TUITION:

$ 290.00 per course
Payable by check or credit card to the America-Italy Society.

Courses will meet for one hour and half; if there are 2 or 3 students courses will meet for one hour (10 weeks); if there is one student, the course will become private (one hour for 7 weeks).

Enrollment is contingent upon advanced payment for course and materials. To be eligible for a refund, student must contact the office at least 24 hours before the first class. After the first class, only a credit for the next session will be issued (a $30.00 per class is retained by the School). No credit is issued after the end of the 4th week of classes.

SPECIAL LESSONS:
Private lessons for adults and children, small groups with special needs.

OTHER SERVICES:
Notarized translations

DISCOUNTS: for members 5% OFF; for members already enroll in the previous period 10% OFF

ACADEMIC DIRECTOR: Professor Franca Riccardi

REGISTRATION: By mail or upon receipt of program. registration form summer 2010 or Call the Society office at 215 735 3250

The Society reserves the right to cancel a class as circumstances demand, in which case any unused tuition will be refunded.