fall 2016 class schedule - Italian Cultural Society
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fall 2016 class schedule - Italian Cultural Society
FALL 2016 CLASS SCHEDULE: EVENING CLASSES ONCE A WEEK FOR 10 WEEKS Sept. 12 to Nov. 30 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm BEGINNERS 1 (A1) Location n. 1, Thu. Carlo Ellena Maura Maffia ELEMENTARY 1 (A2) Location n. 1, Mon. TBA ELEMENTARY 2 (A2) Location n. 1, Mon. Carlo Ellena Maura Maffia PRE-INTERMEDIATE (B1) Location n.1, Wed. TBA INTERMEDIATE 2 (B2) Nicoletta Nencioli PRE-ADVANCED (B2) Location n. 1, Tue. Reading and writing practice, through the book ”Se una notte d’inverno un viaggiatore, by I. Calvino Location n.1, Tue. Maura Maffia CARRELLATA CULTURALE: SCIENZA, MUSICA, ARTE, LETTERATURA e POLITICA del NORD ITALIA (C1-C2) Conversazione avanzata, lettura, scrittura e ripasso della grammatica. Silvana De Luca PUGLIA: LA NUOVA TOSCANA (C1- C2) Conversazione avanzata, lettura, scrittura e ripasso della grammatica. Location n. 1, Tue. Silvana De Luca COOKING WITH MAURA (in Italian and /or English) Learn the secrets of authentic Italian cuisine, in a small group, in the pleasant atmosphere of a private home. Wed. 6:00-9:00 pm, on a drop-in basis Wed. 1:30 - 3:30 pm Location n. 1 Camilla Presti-Russell STORIA DELL’ITALIANO: Dal Volgare a Boccaccio (C1- C2) Location n. 1, Thu. Silvana De Luca Learn, taste and enjoy food and wine from a few regions of Italy with a final food & wine pairing session at the restaurant Amici Miei. Special 5 week course. Location n. 1, Wed. Sep. 14-Oct. 12 Carlo Ellena Learn the basics of the Latin language and Roman History. Fundamentals of grammar and syntax will be studied, and emphasis will be given to Latin as a source of linguistic performance in other languages, particularly English and Italian. Location n. 1 Luigi De Luca LATIN 1 Mon. 5:30-7:00 pm for Kids (Gr. 5-8) & Adults LATIN 2 Tue. 6:00-7:30 pm for Kids (Gr. 5-8) & Adults Carlo Ellena CREATIVE WRITING COURSE (B1, B2, C1, C2) Location n. 2, Mon. Location n. 1, Wed. Sep. 21-Nov. 30 LATIN: ELEMENTARY 3 (A2) Location n. 1, Tue. Grammar review at the intermediate level, mainly using the book The Italian Project 2a, and reading about Italian Geography. ITINERARI ITALIANI (B1-B2-C1) Including some advanced grammatical review, reading and conversation. Material provided. COOKING WITH MAURA Maura Maffia MORNING or AFTERNOON CLASSES ONCE A WEEK FOR 10 WEEKS Sept. 12 to Nov. 23 (See times below) BEGINNERS Intensive (A1) Sofia Caligiuri News and curiosities through conversation, grammar review, reading and writing. (Fluency required). for children 6-9 yrs old Fri. 4:30 – 6:00 pm Location n. 1 Francesca Bonatesta ITALIAN FOR KIDS – Beg./Elementary Level Location n. 1 Chiara Gastaldi ITALIAN FOR KIDS – Intermediate/Advanced Level for children 10-13 yrs old Fri. 4:30 – 6:00 pm Location n. 1 Nadia Villa ITALIAN FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL & HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS –Beginner/Intermediate/ Advanced Levels, divided in groups according to the level Location n. 1 TBA Fri. 4:30 – 6:00 pm Location n. 1, Wed./Fri. Location n.1 Cristiana Fabiani Location n. 1, Mon./Wed. Carlo Ellena Location n. 1, Tue./Thu. Cristiana Fabiani LETTERATURA CLASSICA E CONTEMPORANEA (C2) (Book club - excellent fluency required) Book: Morte di un uomo felice di G. Fontana. Location n. 2, Mon./Wed. Antonella Pellegrino LUNCH TIME CLASSES: FIRST SESSION ONCE A WEEK FOR 5 WEEKS Sept. 12 to Oct. 17 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm Ambra Peruzza INTERMEDIATE LEVEL CONVERSATION (B1-B2) Location n. 1, Mon. Cristiana Fabiani ADVANCED LEVEL CONVERSATION (C1-C2) Location n.1, Mon. TBA ELEMENTARY 1 (A2) Location n. 1, Mon./Wed. Carlo Ellena Readings of Italian authors and conversation, with grammar review. Book: Le Perfezioni Provvisorie, by Gianluca Carofiglio. Location n.1, Mon. TBA ELEMENTARY 3 (A2) PRE-ADVANCED (B2) Location n. 1, Tue./Thu. ELEMENTARY LEVEL CONVERSATION (A1-A2) MORNING CLASSES: FIRST SESSION TWICE A WEEK FOR 5 WEEKS Sept. 12 to Oct. 17 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Location n. 1, Tue./Thu. ITALY TODAY (B2- C1) ADVANCED GRAMMAR & CONVERSATION 4 (C1-C2) for children 10-13 yrs old Fri. 4:30 – 6:00 pm Antonella Pellegrino LITERATURE, GRAMMAR & CONVERSATION (B2-C1) ITALIAN FOR KIDS – Elementary/ Intermediate Level For teenagers and adults, especially parents whose children attend ITALIAN FOR KIDS. Mon. 10:00am - 12:00pm Maura Maffia * 09/15, 09/22, 09/29 * 10/13, 10/20, 10/27 * 11/03, 11/10, 11/17 KIDS: (Also on Saturday; see other page) BEGINNERS 1 (A1) Carlo Ellena A tour in the Italy of yesterday, today and tomorrow. History, culture, art, traditions, fashion, politics, gossip, food, lifestyle. Conversation, reading, listening and grammar review. Material provided by the instructor. Thu. 12:30 - 3:30 pm Three classes per session: Thu. 5:30– 7:00 pm NEW Ambra Peruzza Location n. 1, Tue./Thu. PRE-INTERMEDIATE (B1) Location n. 1 (in Italian and /or English) Students will be introduced to Italian culture, history and geography, while learning grammar and developing speaking and comprehension skills. NEW For Spanish, French, Portuguese speakers. A fast-paced class, for whoever has already studied some Italian and wants to start again from the beginning. (5wks + 5wks) Fri. 10:00am – 1:00 pm Location n. 1 Cristiana Fabiani Location n. 1, Mon/Wed. Learn the secrets of authentic Italian cuisine, in a small group, in the pleasant atmosphere of a private home. FOOD/WINE PAIRING - Advanced level (C2) For those who have completed Beginners 1 and 2 (A1) Location n. 1, Mon. INTERMEDIATE 1 (B1) Conversazione avanzata, lettura, scrittura e ripasso della grammatica. BEGINNERS 2 (A1) Location n. 1, Thu. INTERMEDIATE GRAMMAR REVIEW and notions of geography (B1-B2) VIRTUAL TOUR OF VENETO: Venice in the Renaissance (Art, Culture and Life); Walks in the Dolomites (C1-C2) Nicoletta Nencioli Carlo Ellena ITALIAN CULTURE – STORIA 1 (B1-B2-C1-C2) Storia 1 focuses on the main phases of origin and evolution of the Italian history, from Pre-history to the Medieval age, through reading and interactive activities. For students with Intermediate/Advanced reading comprehension skills. Location n. 1, Tue. Sofia Caligiuri LUNCH TIME CLASSES: SECOND SESSION ONCE A WEEK FOR 5 WEEKS Oct.24 to Nov.29 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm MORNING CLASSES: SECOND SESSION TWICE A WEEK FOR 5 WEEKS Oct. 24 to Nov. 29 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Location n. 1, Tue./Thu. TBA Location n. 1, Wed./Fri. TBA Nicoletta Nencioli Ambra Peruzza ITINERARI ITALIANI (B1-B2-C1) A tour in the Italy of yesterday, today and tomorrow. History, culture, art, traditions, fashion, politics, gossip, food, lifestyle. Conversation, reading, listening and grammar review. Material provided by the instructor. Antonella Pellegrino ITALY TODAY (B2-C1) News and curiosities through conversation, grammar review, reading and writing. (Fluency required). Carlo Ellena LITERATURE, GRAMMAR & CONVERSATION (B2- C1) Readings of Italian authors and conversation, with grammar review. Book: Le Perfezioni Provvisorie, by Gianluca Carofiglio. Location n. 1, Mon./Wed. Ambra Peruzza Location n. 1, Mon. Cristiana Fabiani Location n.1, Mon.. Carlo Ellena Carlo Ellena Storia 2 focuses on Renaissance through the 18th Century, through reading and interactive activities. For students with Intermediate/Advanced reading comprehension skills. Location n. 1, Tue. Sofia Caligiuri ART CLASS: DRAWING STILL LIFE NEW Students will learn the fundamentals of drawing the complexities of Still Life and Landscapes, while practicing their Italian skills. (Italian or English) Sofia Caligiuri KIDS ITALIAN FOR KIDS -Beginners/Elementary Level (6-9 yrs old) Location n. 1, 2:00-3:30pm Cecilia Volterra Location n. 1, 2:00-3:30pm ITALIAN FOR KIDS -Intermediate Level (7-11 yrs old) TBA PRE-SCHOOL ITALIAN IMMERSION (4-5 yrs old) BEGINNERS 1 (A1) Location n. 1, 1:30-3:30pm TBA For Spanish, French, Portuguese speakers. A fast-paced class. Location n. 1, 10:00am-12:00pm Cecilia Volterra PRE-SCHOOL ITALIAN IMMERSION (2-3 yrs old) ELEMENTARY 2 INTENSIVE (A2) Location n. 1, 10:00am-12:00pm Location n. 1, 11:00am-12:30pm Simona Gentile Cristiana Fabiani (Book club - excellent fluency required). Book: TBD ADVANCED GRAMMAR & CONVERSATION 3 (B2-C1-C2) Location n. 2, Mon./Wed. Location n. 1, 10:00am-12:00pm Carlo Ellena Location n. 1, 4:15-5:15pm Location n. 1 Italian Cultural Society 4827 Rugby Ave., Ste 301 Bethesda, MD 20814 Location n. 2 Friendship Heights Village Center 4433 S. Park Ave. Chevy Chase, MD 20815 Italian Language Program TBA Location n. 1, 9:30-11:00am PRE-ADVANCED (B2) Antonella Pellegrino Maura Maffia (10-13 yrs old) SATURDAY CLASSES ONCE A WEEK - 10 WEEKS Sep. 17 to Nov. 19 (See times below) Location n. 1, Tue./Thu. LETTERATURA CLASSICA E CONTEMPORANEA(C2) Location n. 3, 12:00-3:00pm ITALIAN FOR KIDS –Beginners/Elementary Level ADVANCED GRAMMAR & CONVERSATION (C1-C2) Cristiana Fabiani Learn the secrets of authentic Italian cuisine, in a small group, in the pleasant atmosphere of a private home. Meets every other Saturday on a drop-in basis. On Request ITALIAN CULTURE – STORIA 2 (B1-B2-C1-C2) INTERMEDIATE 2 (B2) Location n. 1, Tue./Thu. Location n.1, Mon.. Sofia Caligiuri COOKING WITH MAURA (Italian or English) ADVANCED LEVEL CONVERSATION (C1-C2) PRE-INTERMEDIATE (B1) Location n. 1, Tue./Thu. Location n. 1, 1:30-3:30pm INTERMEDIATE LEVEL CONVERSATION (B1 -B2) ELEMENTARY 2 (A2) Location n. 1, Mon/Wed. For Spanish, French, Portuguese speakers, and/or those who already learned some Italian in the past. ELEMENTARY LEVEL CONVERSATION (A1-A2) BEGINNERS 2 (A1) Location n. 1, Mon/Wed. PRE-INTERMEDIATE (B1) TBA Cecilia Volterra FALL 2016 Schedule of Classes 4827 Rugby Ave., Suite 301 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 215-7885 [email protected] New online courses and tutorials, courses at NIAF and NIH visit: www.italianculturalsociety.org