Prerequisite: None

Overall Goals:

1. In this course students will develop basic language skills.


2. The course will focus on oral comprehension and expression.


3. The course content includes grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation at an elementary level. This includes the alphabet, numbers, the verbs "to be" and "to have," including questions and negative forms, as well as greeting and presentation forms


4. The course aims to develop essential communication skills and knowledge of the Italian language and culture.


5. At the end of the course, the student will be able to have a simple conversation in Italian and to communicate with basic written messages.

Intended Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Carry on simple conversation in Italian and write basic sentences.

Methodology:

• Grammar
• Vocabulary
• Pronunciation
• Alphabet
• Verbs
• Numbers
• Questions

Required Material:

Students may choose to purchase either a digital book or a paper book, not both.
The purchase should only be made after the first class.

• Device: PC (Windows 11) or Mac OS 13 (Ventura or newer).
  Laptops or desktops are recommended for full functionality.
  
  Students may be able to participate using Chromebooks or tablets, but features may be limited.
• Internet Connection: Minimum - 10 Mbps download / 2 Mbps upload.
  Recommended - 25 Mbps download / 10 Mbps upload.
  
  Wired internet connection is preferred for stability.
• Audio & Video: Headphones or earbuds with a microphone.
  Webcam (built-in or external) is recommended.
Web Browser: The latest versions of Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, or Safari.

Please see Microsoft's detailed link for more information: Microsoft Detailed Link
• Books

TWO Books to Purchase :


Book 1 :

Title : Practice Makes Perfect: Complete All-in-one (1st Edition)
Hardcover Edition ISBN - 978-1260455120
Kindle Edition ISBN -978-1260455137
Author : Marcel Danesi
Price : Approximate Prices: (Hardcover Edition - $62.50) (Kindle Edition - $37.00)
To purchase your book please click one of the following links :

Amazon.ca - Kindle Edition

OR


Amazon.ca - Hard Cover


Book 2 :

Title : Short stories in Italian for beginner learners
Hardcover Edition ISBN - 978-1473683327
Kindle Edition ISBN - 978-1473683334
Author : Olly Richards
Price : Approximate Prices: (Hardcover Edition - $12.00) (Kindle Edition - $8.00)
To purchase your book please click one of the following links :

Amazon.ca - Kindle Edition

OR


Amazon.ca - Hard Cover