Course Syllabus

Summer A/2022

Instructor Contact

• Instructor: Dr. Barbara Ottaviani Jones
• E-mail: barbara.ottavianijones@ucf.edu 
• Office hours by appointment via Zoom

Course Information

• Course Name: Italian Language and Civilization I
• Course ID & Section: ITA 1120C-22 Summer AW60
• Credit Hours: 4
• Semester/Year: Summer 2022

Course Description

Elementary Italian Language and Civilization I introduces students to Italian culture through the major language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Open only to students with no experience in this language.

The communicative approach methodology is enhanced by a virtual lab (Sentieri Supersite and WebSAM) where students will:

• access animated grammar tutorials, e-chapters, a dictionary, an audio glossary and a comprehensive verb chart
• practice their listening, writing and reading skills 
• watch real life videos
• complete homework multilayered activities with interactive guidelines
• take all the tests

Course Objectives

At the end of this course students will be able to

• Understand and apply the grammar rules covered in the semester
• Read and understand passages in Italian that will gradually become more challenging
• Write short compositions in Italian in line with the acquisition of more vocabulary as the course progresses
• Listen to native speakers and understand the gist of what is being said , starting from very basic exchanges to more complexes speeches
• Communicate in Italian at a basic level, formulate their own presentations of different subjects presented in the textbook and answer elementary questions
• Show knowledge of the cultural aspects of the Italian way of life, as presented in the textbook

Required Text

• Cozzarelli, J. Sentieri: Attraverso "L'Italia Contemporanea" . Vista Higher Learning: 2019, 3rd edition
• ISBN 9781543305999
• Sentieri vText w/Supersite Plus & WebSAM

Supplemental Texts

• Adorni, S. and Primorac, K. English Grammar for Students of Italian. Olivia & Hill: 1995.

• A good ‘medium-size’ English-Italian dictionary.

Course Requirements

In order to perform the oral activities you will need:

• a microphone, headsets and speakers to record your responses
• to download a recording program that allows you to save your recordings and post them on Canvas. Windows: You can use the "accessories" tool and then "sound recorder" on your computer (Click Start, click All Programs, click Accessories, and then click Sound Recorder). Mac: you can use Quicktime player.

Missed Assignments/Make-Ups/Extra Credit

No Make-ups will be allowed for missed assignments. Due dates will be posted on the calendar on webcourses.

Evaluation and Grading

IMPORTANT: please note the difference between Supersite/WebSAM and Canvas.

You will use Supersite-WEBSAM to:

• Take all the online tests ( due dates are on the calendar and grades will be recorded on Canvas)
• Do all the online homework ( participation grade will be recorded on Canvas)

You will use CANVAS to:

• Follow your weekly instruction
• Check your grade book at any time
• Communicate with your instructor and with your peers using the “email” function
• Post the cultural quest results at the end of each week using the “discussion” function

• Post your composition
• Post your recorded voice files

 

Letter Grade	Points
A	93 – 100 points
A-	90 – 92 points
B+	87 – 89 points
B	83 – 86 points
B-	80 – 82 points
C+	77 – 79 points
C	73 – 76 points
C-	70 – 72 points
D+	67 – 69 points
D	63 – 66 points
D-	60 – 62 points
F	59 and below

 

Assignment	Percentage of Grade
Homework on Supersite/WebSAM	20%
4 tests @ 10% each	40%
2 composition @ 10%	10%
1 oral assignments	10%
Cultural Discussion	10%
Final exam	10%
Total	100%

Attendance Policy

Students are required to follow each week's module and turn in their assignments on time.

Academic Honesty

Plagiarism and cheating of any kind on an examination, quiz, or assignment will result at least in an "F" for that assignment (and may, depending on the severity of the case, lead to an "F" for the entire course) and may be subject to appropriate referral to the Office of Student Conduct for further action. See the UCF Golden Rule for further information. I will assume for this course that you will adhere to the academic creed of this University and will maintain the highest standards of academic integrity. In other words, don't cheat by giving answers to others or taking them from anyone else. I will also adhere to the highest standards of academic integrity, so please do not ask me to change (or expect me to change) your grade illegitimately or to bend or break rules for one person that will not apply to everyone.

Accessibility Statement

The University of Central Florida is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all persons with disabilities. This syllabus is available in alternate formats upon request. Students with disabilities who need accommodations in this course must contact the professor at the beginning of the semester to discuss needed accommodations. No accommodations will be provided until the student has met with the professor to request accommodations. Students who need accommodations must connect with Student Accessibility Services, Ferrell Commons, 7F, Room 185, phone (407) 823-2371, TTY/TDD only phone (407) 823-2116, before requesting accommodations from the professor.

Copyright

This course may contain copyright protected materials such as audio or video clips, images, text materials, etc. These items are being used with regard to the Fair Use doctrine in order to enhance the learning environment. Please do not copy, duplicate, download or distribute these items. The use of these materials is strictly reserved for this online classroom environment and your use only. All copyright materials are credited to the copyright holder.

Third-Party Software and FERPA

During this course you might have the opportunity to use public online services and/or software applications sometimes called third-party software such as a blog or wiki. While some of these could be required assignments, you need not make any personally identifying information on a public site. Do not post or provide any private information about yourself or your classmates. Where appropriate you may use a pseudonym or nickname. Some written assignments posted publicly may require personal reflection/comments, but the assignments will not require you to disclose any personally identity-sensitive information. If you have any concerns about this, please contact your instructor.

Title IX

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Campus Safety Statement

Emergencies on campus are rare, but if one should arise in our class, we will all need to work together. Everyone should be aware of the surroundings and familiar with some basic safety and security concepts.

• In case of an emergency, dial 911 for assistance.
• Every UCF classroom contains an emergency procedure guide posted on a wall near the door. Please make a note of the guide’s physical location and consider reviewing the online version at http://emergency.ucf.edu/emergency_guide.html. 
• Familiarize yourself with evacuation routes from each of your classrooms and have a plan for finding safety in case of an emergency. (Insert class-specific details if appropriate)
• If there is a medical emergency during class, we may need to access a first aid kit or AED (Automated External Defibrillator). To learn where those items are located in this building, see http://www.ehs.ucf.edu/AEDlocations-UCF (click on link from menu on left).  (insert class specific information if appropriate)
• To stay informed about emergency situations, sign up to receive UCF text alerts by going to my.ucf.edu and logging in.  Click on “Student Self Service” located on the left side of the screen in the tool bar, scroll down to the blue “Personal Information” heading on your Student Center screen, click on “UCF Alert”, fill out the information, including your e-mail address, cell phone number, and cell phone provider, click “Apply” to save the changes, and then click “OK.”
• If you have a special need related to emergency situations, please speak with me during office hours.
• Consider viewing the video (You CAN Survive an Active Shooter) about how to manage an active shooter situation on campus or elsewhere. 

Deployed Active Duty Military Students

If you are a deployed active duty military student and feel that you may need a special accommodation due to that unique status, please contact your instructor to discuss your circumstances.

University-Wide Face Covering Policy for Common Spaces and Face-to-Face Classes

To protect members of our community, everyone is required to wear a facial covering inside all common spaces including classrooms (https://policies.ucf.edu/documents/PolicyEmergencyCOVIDReturnPolicy.pdf). Students who choose not to wear facial coverings will be asked to leave the classroom by the instructor. If they refuse to leave the classroom or put on a facial covering, they may be considered disruptive (please see the Golden Rule for student behavior expectations). Faculty have the right to cancel class if the safety and well-being of class members are in jeopardy. Students will be responsible for the material that would have been covered in class as provided by the instructor.

Notifications in Case of Changes to Course Modality

Depending on the course of the pandemic during the semester, the university may make changes to the way classes are offered. If that happens, please look for announcements or messages in Webcourses@UCF or Knights email about changes specific to this course.

COVID-19 and Illness Notification

Students who believe they may have a COVID-19 diagnosis should contact UCF Student Health Services (407-823-2509) so proper contact tracing procedures can take place.

Students should not come to campus if they are ill, are experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19, have tested positive for COVID, or if anyone living in their residence has tested positive or is sick with COVID-19 symptoms. CDC guidance for COVID-19 symptoms is located here: (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html)

Students should contact their instructor(s) as soon as possible if they miss class for any illness reason to discuss reasonable adjustments that might need to be made. When possible, students should contact their instructor(s) before missing class.

In Case of Faculty Illness

If the instructor falls ill during the semester, there may be changes to this course, including having a backup instructor take over the course. Please look for announcements or mail in Webcourses@UCF or Knights email for any alterations to this course.

Course Accessibility and Disability COVID-19 Supplemental Statement

Accommodations may need to be added or adjusted should this course shift from an on-campus to a remote format. Students with disabilities should speak with their instructor and should contact sas@ucf.edu to discuss specific accommodations for this or other courses.

Note: All dates and times are subject to change by Dr. BOJ. Be informed and routinely check Canvas and Supersite calendar for due dates.

Week 1	Become familiar with webcourses. Obtain course materials. Set up Sentieri Supersite account. Introductions, alphabet. Learn the basics of grammar terminology. Learn articles and numbers. The verb "to be." Telling time. Adjectives.	Assignments due on Sunday night at 1159pm.
Week 2	Discuss sports and leisure activities. Learn regular -ARE verb conjugations. Irregular verbs. Learn regular -ERE verbs. Irregular verbs.
Week 3	Discuss family Learn possessive nouns and adjectives. Simple and combined prepositions.
Week 4	IRE Verbs. Adjectives and demonstratives. Discuss Technology and fashion. Learn the modal verbs volere-potere-dovere. Irregular verbs.
Week 5	Past tense. Irregular past tense. Sapere and conoscere.
Week 6	Review. Final Exam: Unit 1-4