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Italian Beginner 6 In-Person @ Polk Ave (Tues., 5:30-7:30pm)


Class
Silvia Lewis
Purchase for $340

About

** This class will be held at 193 Polk Ave, Suite D, (2nd floor), Nashville, TN.

Instructor: Silvia Lewis

Objective: Learners in this class will continue to build on what they acquired in Beginner 1, 2 3, 4 & 5 increasing their vocabulary, improving their understanding of syntax and grammar in the Italian language, and further build their confidence and comfort level during everyday practical conversation. The instructor will continue to guide them through the different facets of Italian culture and modern usage of spoken standard Italian.

* While we accept registrations up to week two, please enroll at least a week before the start date. This is when class confirmation/cancellation decisions are made, and your registration can make a difference.  

 
Can-Do Statements: Upon successful completion of this course, learners will be able to: 

  • Understand surveys and questionnaires answer true/false 

  • Successfully identify and discuss stereotypes of the Italian culture 

  • Give basic advice to someone 

  • Talk about past events 

  • (Reflective form & impersonal) 

  • Talk about seasons, weather and climate 

  • Organize an event chronologically 

  • Describe a location geographically and talk about a place 

  • Understand biographical data 

  • Describe a person physically and talk about resemblances 

  • Express feelings, perceptions and/emotions 

  • Talk about leisure and cultural activities (Italian lifestyles) 

  

Use of the Language: This course has been designed in such a way that most of the class time will be devoted to communication and will be taught in the target language (i.e., the language that you are studying).  As you already have some experience with the language, you are encouraged to use the target language as much as possible from Day 1.  You are not expected to understand everything, and you can expect to be pushed beyond your comfort zone. However, your instructor is there to make sure you can succeed in meeting the goals of the activities and of the class in general.  Our goal is for you to be able to communicate in the target language, and we cannot learn to speak a language without speaking it.  Please remember that we learn best by making mistakes, and we encourage you to try to do your best.  Don’t forget that your instructor is there to support you in class and is also available via the Matrix messaging system for assistance.   

Tech Support: For any technology issues, initiate contact by submitting a ticket: https://tiny.utk.edu/tlcsupport 

Technology Needed: 
 
For both online and in-person classes 
- Functioning desktop or laptop; tablets are not recommended, and phones are not a good option
- Access to a stable Internet connection
 

For online classes - 

- Webcam: we ask that you use your webcam in class as this helps to create a feeling of classroom community.  
- Microphone 
 
Digital literacies requirements -

- For both online and in-person classes, understanding of how to log in and navigate Matrix, our learning management system, to access resources (e.g., homework, eBook for Spanish, etc.); a Matrix Getting Started Guide is made available to students once the class is confirmed. 
- For online classes, several Zoom tutorials are available to learn basic skills (e.g., mute/unmute, turning camera on, use of chat, etc.): Zoom Tutorials 


Expectations/Time Commitment: It is strongly recommended that learners schedule at least 3 hours per week outside of the weekly 2-hour class for engaging with this course. Various media means are suggested based on level of expertise (i.e., YouTube videos, podcasts, movies with subtitles etc.). Background knowledge/experience with the language and other variables may require them to spend additional time. Learners should plan accordingly by scheduling time on their calendars now. Active engagement in all course activities (e.g., class participation, module completion and participation, homework, written assignments, studying vocabulary, etc.) will contribute to learning and success in this course.  

Required Materials: Nuovo Espresso 1 textbook and workbook (Note: the textbook and workbook may be purchased from the vendor of your choice; possible sources are linked below)  

   

Textbook (Purchase either a paper copy or eBook):   

  

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Lezione 10 & applied lezioni 5-9 

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