Italian

Italian 1
Credit: 1 unit
Prerequisite: None

Introduction to basic reading, listening, speaking, and writing skills
Introduction to basic grammatical concepts in the Italian language
Emphasis on the communicative approach, stressing common daily vocabulary which satisfies checkpoint A of the communicative objective
Introduction to Italian culture, its peoples and customs

Italian 2
Credit: 1 unit
Year: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Italian 1
The Italian 2 curriculum includes:

Further development of listening, writing, reading and speaking skills which will satisfy checkpoint B of the communicative objective of the New York State Syllabus;
Greater emphasis on reading comprehension skills;
Introduction and practice of fundamental grammatical concepts;
Strong emphasis on vocabulary, word explanations and word groupings;
Continuing study of the Italian culture.

Italian 3
Credit: 1 unit
Year: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Italian 2 and passing of the proficiency exam
The Italian 3 curriculum includes:

Development of stronger, refined reading comprehension skills;
Further development of speaking/communicative skills;
Review of major grammatical concepts;
Continuation of strong vocabulary build-up;
Complete overview of Italian and Italian-speaking culture;
Development of refined writing skills through composition;
Preparation for Comprehensive Regents Exam.

Italian 4 (SUNY College Credit Option)
Credit: 1 unit
Year: 11
Prerequisite: Student must have completed Italian 3 with at least an 80 average and have received the recommendation of the Level 3 teacher.
This course will provide students with a thorough review of Italian grammar, language and culture at the Beginning intermediate level. The students will expand their linguistic and cultural knowledge through communicative activities, various selected readings, guided grammatical exercises, pre-recorded listening, activities, films and guided Internet activities. Students will intensify the study of the form of the Italian language as it relates to function. Students have the option to earn three units of SUNY college credit in this course.

Italian 5 (SUNY College Credit Option)
Credit: 1 unit
Year: 12
Prerequisite: Student must have completed Italian 4 with at least an 80 average and received the recommendation of the level 4 teacher.
This course will provide a thorough review and continued acquisition of the Italian language and culture at the Intermediate Level. The students will expand their linguistic and cultural knowledge through selected readings, guided grammatical exercises, communicative activities, recorded listening activities, films and guided Internet activities. Students will also increase their knowledge and understanding of and gain insight into a culture other than their own.

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