Fall Term 2010
October 11 – December 17, 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
Tuesday, 12:30 – 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, 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
Monday, 12:30 – 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, 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.
Monday, 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
NEW !! Conversation: 104 – Beginner IV
Monday, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Program: Build your vocabulary and let’s practice, practice, practice.
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. Wednesday, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, 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
Wednesday, 12:30 – 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, 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
Monday, 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.
Monday, 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 Audiobook $ 25.00
302 Intermediate II
Wednesday, 12:30 – 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, 7:15 – 8:45 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; Audiobook $25.00
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
Conversation: 304 – Intermediate IV
Tuesday, 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Monday, 7:15 – 8:45 p.m.
Program: Constant review of grammar and a lot of conversation.
Reading Book: Contemporary Italian Literature. TBA
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
Wednesday, 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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 Fall 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.
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