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Italian 412
Fall 2005 - Fall 2006
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Syntax and Composition |
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The goal of this course is: (a) to further develop the student’s skill in composition, (b) to introduce element of syntax of the Italian language, (c) to study the basic vocabulary of literary criticism, and (d) to study the morphological and syntactical similarities and divergences between the English and the Italian languages, including the skill of translation.
There will be 14 compositions, which the students are to write twice for the first ten, and once thereafter. In the first draft the instructor will mark errors with a letter-number code, directing the students’ attention to the area[s] involved in the error. Students will correct their own compositions for a grade.
Compositions will be based on readings drawn from various sources, and are divided into three broad categories: (a) rewriting a passage in a different style, (b) translating a passage from English to Italian; and (c) writing a criticism on a short passage or poem.
Classroom work will include: presentation and discussion of a passage or poem, analysis of samples of students’ writings, study of the syntax and structure of the Italian language.
The material for class studies and compositions will be provided by the instructor; However, for the study of grammar, a textbook is required. Students must also have access to comprehensive dictionaries (available in the Reference Room of the Library).
Grading: Since the course emphasize writing, the final grade will be based on weekly compositions; however, class participation also will be considered.
The last assignment will be composed during the examination week. It is due no later than one week following the last class.
Students are expected to be present at all classes. Students must e-mail their compositions as scheduled. No composition more than a week late will be accepted, and a grade of F will be registered instead. Absences will adversely affect the final grade.
Students not completing their compositions on time may loose the privilege to the second writing. The second writing must be done within one week.
These rules are strictly enforced for pedagogical reasons. Improvement can only be achieved in an even pace; There is no learning value in writing more than one composition at the same time to catch up. No more than one new composition may be handed in at one time.
Textbook: Dardano-Trifone Grammatica Italiana (1997 edition -- Zanichelli Editore).
To buy the textbook, call TransGlobal Books at 1-718-381-0509. Use a credit card to expedite the order.
- Please buy the book immediately.
- Students with any kind of difficulties are
urged to seek help from the instructor.
- Students with disability who need special attention will contact the instructor.
Assignments
Weekly assignments and special announcements will be posted here as needed -- Assignments must be e-mailed through an attached file in any of the following formats: Word, WordPerfect, Word Pro, RTF format, to:itl412@italianstudies.org for students in ITL 412
- Assignments will be posted as they are needed. Check below:
- Students with disability who need special attention will contact the instructor.
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Last Update: Tuesday May 09, 2006 