Massimo Brunzin (coordinator), VIU

Textbook for beginners
Livello 1, Istituto Venezia , 2005 provided by VIU

Course objectives
The course aims to develop:
- a mastery of grammar basics
- listening and reading comprehension
- an ability to communicate in Italian, both orally and in writing
- an increased knowledge of Italian society and culture

Course description
This is the first course for beginner students who wish to understand and speak Italian. The material will include basic vocabulary, grammar and expressions that are used in daily situations. The course is structured in order to practice the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing.

Tutoring
Students can ask their teacher for any extra materials they may need to personalize their program further or to review some grammar points.

Evaluation
30 % Class performance (participation and attendance).
Class will involve much student-student and student-instructor interaction in more open-ended conversation. The quality of interaction will have a significant effect on the course grade.
20 % Homework.
Efforts and enthusiasm will count as much as accuracy in preparation.
20 % Mid term exam.
20 % Final exam (oral and written).
10 % Final working paper.
During classes, students will produce some written documents concerning their own experience in Venice as a foreign student. (ex: small Venice guide for foreign students)

Italian language courses - Intermediate level
Massimo Brunzin (coordinator), VIU

Textbook for intermediate
Livello 2, Istituto Venezia, 2005 provided by VIU

Course objectives
This course is designed to improve:
- the student's ability to read and write Italian
- listening comprehension
- the ability to communicate in Italian
- the knowledge of Italian society and culture

Course description
This language course is designed so that students can practise their grammar skills and increase their ability to understand, speak, read and write Italian, while emphasizing the development of reading comprehension. It includes grammar review and an introduction to new grammar skills, with continued vocabulary study, conversational practice, short composition, cultural and literary readings and some work with video.

Tutoring
Students can ask their teacher for any extra materials they may need to further personalize their program, or to review grammar skills.

Evaluation
30 % Class performance (participation and attendance).
The class will involve much student/student and student/instructor interaction in more open-ended conversation. The quality of interaction will have a significant effect on the course grade.
20 % Homework.
Effort and enthusiasm will count as much as accuracy in preparation.
20 % Mid term exam.
20 % Final exam (oral and written).
10 % Final working paper.
During classes, students will produce some written documents concerning their own experiences in Venice as foreign students. (ex: small Venice guide for foreign students).