The students will be introduced to new concepts of grammar, while continuing to emphasize listening, reading and writing skills. This course will continue to work on vocabulary building as well.
Please note: This syllabus is not static and is subject to change to best meet the needs of the students.
Grammar
Definite and Indefinite Articles
Demonstrative Adjectives
Comparatives
Possessive Adjectives
Subject Pronouns
Reflexive Pronouns - Using the Reflexive verbs in the Present Perfect tense of the Indicative Mode
Direct Object Pronouns
Indirect Object Pronouns
Verbs Indicative Mode: - Present Tense - Imperfect Tense - Present Perfect Tense - Reading knowledge of the Past Absolute - Future Tense - Reading knowledge of the Conditional Present
Geography
The mountain ranges
The major mountain peaks
The seas
The major rivers
The major lakes
The major cities
Aspects of Italian
History
Elements of various historical periods commencing with the founding of Rome and ending with contemporary
Italy.
Introduction to Italian immigration to various parts of the world.
Aspects of Italian
Literature
Concepts taken from
various literary movements with emphasis on modern Italian literature.
Aspects of Italian
Art and Architecture
Concepts taken from
various artistic movements commencing with the Renaissance and ending
with Italy’s modern artists.
An introduction to the architecture found in the various artistic periods.
Aspects of Modern
Italian Life
Concepts taken from
various media sources will be used to discuss life in Italy today.
These sources will also serve as the basis for discussion and written assignments.
Several major Italian cities will become the focus of lessons dealing with the topic of “Modern Italian Life.”