Book

Course Overview

  • Course Name: Corso di italiano per stranieri (Italian Course for Foreigners)

  • Authors: Telis Marin, Pierangela Diadori

  • Inclusions:

    • DVD: Contains episodes, animated comic, and cultural videos.

    • Audio CDs: Two CD audio included.

    • Interactive Materials: Access code to online materials at www.i-d-e-e.it.

    • Student Book: Contains exercises at the A1 level.

Online Platform (i-d-e-e.it)

  • Features:

    • Engage in interactive games, take tests, and participate in a class blog.

    • User Guide:

      1. Sign Up: Use the provided personal code for registration.

      2. Performance Tracking: Check progress and answers for exercises.

      3. Interactive Exercises: Complete assignments with auto-correction.

      4. Resources and Tools: Access a variety of learning materials.

Course Structure

  • Edition Information:

    • First Edition: June 2017

    • ISBN: 978-88-98433-63-6

  • Editorial Team: Compiled by Laura Piccolo, Antonio Bidetti, Anna Gallo, Elisa Sartor.

  • Content:

    • Laboratory exercises and cultural sections curated by Elisa Sartor and Anna Gallo.

  • Graphic Designs: By Edilingua, illustrations and comics contributed by various artists.

Authors' Background

  • Telis Marin:

    • Director of Edilingua, experienced teacher in teaching Italian as a second language (L2).

    • Developed various learning materials addressing different proficiency levels.

    • Focused on educational technologies, creator of platforms like i-d-e-e.

  • Pierangela Diadori:

    • Professor of Italian Linguistics at the University for Foreigners of Siena.

    • Director of research centers focused on the training of Italian L2 teachers.

    • Published extensively on language teaching methodologies and graphical narratives.

Why "Via del Corso"?

  • Innovation: Combines years of teaching experience with recent contributions in glottodidactics and neurolinguistics.

  • Story-Based Learning: The course is built around engaging narratives set in Rome.

    • Benefits:

      • Makes learning memorable and relatable by connecting students with characters and situations.

      • Improves comprehension through natural dialogue and emotional engagement.

  • Learning Tools:

    • Includes sitcom-style videos and graphic novels integrated into the curriculum.

    • Features interactive storytelling where students can influence narrative outcomes.

Teaching Methodology

  • Inductive Approach: Aggressively promotes discovery learning through guided activities.

  • Integrated Input: Carefully crafted to reinforce vocabulary and grammatical concepts across units.

  • Authentication: Utilizes authentic materials for gradual language acquisition without overwhelming the students.

Feedback Process & Rights

  • Authors encourage suggestions and feedback from other educators to refine resources.

  • Copyright Notice: Prohibits reproduction, transmission, or storage of the content without permission.

Teaching Aids and Materials

  • Courses Components: Includes student book, DVD, audio CDs, digital access to interactive materials, and various worksheets.

  • Progressive Structure: Balanced mix of predictable frameworks and varied input keeps engagement high.

Cultural Insights in the Course

  • Various sections are dedicated to exploring Italian culture and society, presented through multimedia formats.