Novice-level Novels to Enhance Communication in the Italian Classroom
Course Description
For communication in L2 to exist, students need something to talk about. Reading short novels crafted especially for the novice learner not only provides characters and a plot, but also the feeling of accomplishment once the novel has been read. In this course, we will discuss the theory of comprehensible input and then go on to use the theory while exploring how to reach novice learners through five novice-level novels in Italian: L’Amore di Francesca, Mi Diverto con Gianluigi, Il Signor Rigoni, Le Avventure di Pinocchio e Il Mistero di Casanova. We will learn how to incorporate what is already embedded in the novel to further pique students' interest and get the most out of the reading, including culture, geography, food, social issues and even politics. Within each module, participants will examine the online content, read the books, engage in discussion, prepare and share activities for use in the classroom. The course is a forum to collaborate, share ideas and best practices for involving the comprehensible novel in the novice-level classroom. The final project will include a Unit Lesson Plan that incorporates all 5 short novels. Conducted in Italian.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will have the opportunity to:
Understand Comprehensible Input and how it fosters communication
Learn how to read a short story in Italian for novice and intermediate learners
Learn strategies on how to present Italian Grammar in Context
How to teach culture through authentic comprehensible literature
Design a unit plan for their own classes incorporating the theory and practice of this course as well as the material from the 5 short stories.
What Participants Are Saying About This Course
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Course Delivery
Instructor-Facilitated
Online asynchronous (no live sessions) coursework
Weekly learning modules to complete at your own pace
Collaborative discussion boards
Instructor feedback
Optional office hours with the instructor for additional support
Students in an instructor-facilitated course must adhere to the session start and end dates listed on the website. Final coursework must be submitted within one week after the course end date. Course extensions beyond one week are subject to a $50 fee.
Course Access Information
Your Idioma Schoology course invitation will be emailed one week prior to the start of an instructor-facilitated 6-week course. You may access the Idioma Schoology login from the Login > Idioma Schoology Login dropdown menu at www.idiomaconsulting.com.
Required Texts
L’Amore di Francesca 2002 ELI s.r.l. Storia di B. Brunetti e illustrazioni di Luca Poli
Mi Diverto con Gianluigi by Bruna Petrarca Boyle (2009)
Il Signor Rigoni Alma Edizioni 1999
Le Avventure di Pinocchio by Francesca Colombo
Il Mistero di Casanova by Enrico Lovato
About the Instructor
Monica Canetta, Instructor. Read more about Monica here.
Click here to request a syllabus.
Course Description
For communication in L2 to exist, students need something to talk about. Reading short novels crafted especially for the novice learner not only provides characters and a plot, but also the feeling of accomplishment once the novel has been read. In this course, we will discuss the theory of comprehensible input and then go on to use the theory while exploring how to reach novice learners through five novice-level novels in Italian: L’Amore di Francesca, Mi Diverto con Gianluigi, Il Signor Rigoni, Le Avventure di Pinocchio e Il Mistero di Casanova. We will learn how to incorporate what is already embedded in the novel to further pique students' interest and get the most out of the reading, including culture, geography, food, social issues and even politics. Within each module, participants will examine the online content, read the books, engage in discussion, prepare and share activities for use in the classroom. The course is a forum to collaborate, share ideas and best practices for involving the comprehensible novel in the novice-level classroom. The final project will include a Unit Lesson Plan that incorporates all 5 short novels. Conducted in Italian.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will have the opportunity to:
Understand Comprehensible Input and how it fosters communication
Learn how to read a short story in Italian for novice and intermediate learners
Learn strategies on how to present Italian Grammar in Context
How to teach culture through authentic comprehensible literature
Design a unit plan for their own classes incorporating the theory and practice of this course as well as the material from the 5 short stories.
What Participants Are Saying About This Course
Be the first to share your feedback!
Course Delivery
Instructor-Facilitated
Online asynchronous (no live sessions) coursework
Weekly learning modules to complete at your own pace
Collaborative discussion boards
Instructor feedback
Optional office hours with the instructor for additional support
Students in an instructor-facilitated course must adhere to the session start and end dates listed on the website. Final coursework must be submitted within one week after the course end date. Course extensions beyond one week are subject to a $50 fee.
Course Access Information
Your Idioma Schoology course invitation will be emailed one week prior to the start of an instructor-facilitated 6-week course. You may access the Idioma Schoology login from the Login > Idioma Schoology Login dropdown menu at www.idiomaconsulting.com.
Required Texts
L’Amore di Francesca 2002 ELI s.r.l. Storia di B. Brunetti e illustrazioni di Luca Poli
Mi Diverto con Gianluigi by Bruna Petrarca Boyle (2009)
Il Signor Rigoni Alma Edizioni 1999
Le Avventure di Pinocchio by Francesca Colombo
Il Mistero di Casanova by Enrico Lovato
About the Instructor
Monica Canetta, Instructor. Read more about Monica here.
Click here to request a syllabus.
Course Description
For communication in L2 to exist, students need something to talk about. Reading short novels crafted especially for the novice learner not only provides characters and a plot, but also the feeling of accomplishment once the novel has been read. In this course, we will discuss the theory of comprehensible input and then go on to use the theory while exploring how to reach novice learners through five novice-level novels in Italian: L’Amore di Francesca, Mi Diverto con Gianluigi, Il Signor Rigoni, Le Avventure di Pinocchio e Il Mistero di Casanova. We will learn how to incorporate what is already embedded in the novel to further pique students' interest and get the most out of the reading, including culture, geography, food, social issues and even politics. Within each module, participants will examine the online content, read the books, engage in discussion, prepare and share activities for use in the classroom. The course is a forum to collaborate, share ideas and best practices for involving the comprehensible novel in the novice-level classroom. The final project will include a Unit Lesson Plan that incorporates all 5 short novels. Conducted in Italian.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will have the opportunity to:
Understand Comprehensible Input and how it fosters communication
Learn how to read a short story in Italian for novice and intermediate learners
Learn strategies on how to present Italian Grammar in Context
How to teach culture through authentic comprehensible literature
Design a unit plan for their own classes incorporating the theory and practice of this course as well as the material from the 5 short stories.
What Participants Are Saying About This Course
Be the first to share your feedback!
Course Delivery
Instructor-Facilitated
Online asynchronous (no live sessions) coursework
Weekly learning modules to complete at your own pace
Collaborative discussion boards
Instructor feedback
Optional office hours with the instructor for additional support
Students in an instructor-facilitated course must adhere to the session start and end dates listed on the website. Final coursework must be submitted within one week after the course end date. Course extensions beyond one week are subject to a $50 fee.
Course Access Information
Your Idioma Schoology course invitation will be emailed one week prior to the start of an instructor-facilitated 6-week course. You may access the Idioma Schoology login from the Login > Idioma Schoology Login dropdown menu at www.idiomaconsulting.com.
Required Texts
L’Amore di Francesca 2002 ELI s.r.l. Storia di B. Brunetti e illustrazioni di Luca Poli
Mi Diverto con Gianluigi by Bruna Petrarca Boyle (2009)
Il Signor Rigoni Alma Edizioni 1999
Le Avventure di Pinocchio by Francesca Colombo
Il Mistero di Casanova by Enrico Lovato
About the Instructor
Monica Canetta, Instructor. Read more about Monica here.
Click here to request a syllabus.
Credit Options
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45 Professional Development/Clock Hours: $590
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Approved New Jersey CE Program
Approved New York CTLE Certificate
Approved Pennsylvania ACT48 Certificate
Approved Texas CPE Certificate
3 Graduate-Level Credits
PWLC 9225: University of the Pacific: $925
CLDE591 ITAL511: Colorado State University Pueblo: $950
EDLL 591ID: Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU): $1005
