Survey of Italian Geography
Course Description
This course, as a survey of Italian geography, will seek to establish a framework for encountering Italy both as a whole and in its distinctive regional identities. Topographical, political, and anthropological geographies will merge to create a unitive understanding of the Italian peninsula, its geopolitical makeup, as well as its globally impactful human cultural pageantry.
We will:
Develop a thorough understanding of universal themes pertaining to Italian geography as well as regional considerations
Reflect on personal experiences or hoped for experiences as a mode of personalizing the L2 classroom and enhance professional development opportunities
Engage in professional conversation concerning the value of geography in L2 curriculum
Develop practicable curricular solutions for the implementation of an intentional geographical element in the breadth of an L2 curriculum.
Course conducted in Italian.
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Required Texts
Balboni, Paolo E. Geografia italiana per stranieri. [ISBN: 9788831496681]
Course Delivery
Online weekly learning modules, collaborative discussion boards and instructor feedback. This course is not self-paced.
Students who matriculate into an Instructor-Facilitated course should adhere to the dates listed on the website. Final coursework should be submitted within one week after the course end date. Course extensions beyond one week are subject to a $50 fee.
About the Instructor
Joseph Marquette, Instructor. Read more about Joseph here.
Click here to request a syllabus.
Course Description
This course, as a survey of Italian geography, will seek to establish a framework for encountering Italy both as a whole and in its distinctive regional identities. Topographical, political, and anthropological geographies will merge to create a unitive understanding of the Italian peninsula, its geopolitical makeup, as well as its globally impactful human cultural pageantry.
We will:
Develop a thorough understanding of universal themes pertaining to Italian geography as well as regional considerations
Reflect on personal experiences or hoped for experiences as a mode of personalizing the L2 classroom and enhance professional development opportunities
Engage in professional conversation concerning the value of geography in L2 curriculum
Develop practicable curricular solutions for the implementation of an intentional geographical element in the breadth of an L2 curriculum.
Course conducted in Italian.
What participants are saying about this course
Be the first to share your thoughts!
Required Texts
Balboni, Paolo E. Geografia italiana per stranieri. [ISBN: 9788831496681]
Course Delivery
Online weekly learning modules, collaborative discussion boards and instructor feedback. This course is not self-paced.
Students who matriculate into an Instructor-Facilitated course should adhere to the dates listed on the website. Final coursework should be submitted within one week after the course end date. Course extensions beyond one week are subject to a $50 fee.
About the Instructor
Joseph Marquette, Instructor. Read more about Joseph here.
Click here to request a syllabus.
Course Description
This course, as a survey of Italian geography, will seek to establish a framework for encountering Italy both as a whole and in its distinctive regional identities. Topographical, political, and anthropological geographies will merge to create a unitive understanding of the Italian peninsula, its geopolitical makeup, as well as its globally impactful human cultural pageantry.
We will:
Develop a thorough understanding of universal themes pertaining to Italian geography as well as regional considerations
Reflect on personal experiences or hoped for experiences as a mode of personalizing the L2 classroom and enhance professional development opportunities
Engage in professional conversation concerning the value of geography in L2 curriculum
Develop practicable curricular solutions for the implementation of an intentional geographical element in the breadth of an L2 curriculum.
Course conducted in Italian.
What participants are saying about this course
Be the first to share your thoughts!
Required Texts
Balboni, Paolo E. Geografia italiana per stranieri. [ISBN: 9788831496681]
Course Delivery
Online weekly learning modules, collaborative discussion boards and instructor feedback. This course is not self-paced.
Students who matriculate into an Instructor-Facilitated course should adhere to the dates listed on the website. Final coursework should be submitted within one week after the course end date. Course extensions beyond one week are subject to a $50 fee.
About the Instructor
Joseph Marquette, Instructor. Read more about Joseph here.
Click here to request a syllabus.
Credit Options
Not sure which credit option to choose? Learn more about each credit option here and review your state/district requirements.
45 Professional Development/Clock Hours: $590
Idioma Professional Development Certificate (accepted by most states)
Approved Illinois CPDU Certificate through partnership with CEII
Approved Massachusetts PDP Certificate
Approved New York CTLE Certificate
Approved Pennsylvania ACT48 Certificate
Approved Texas CPE Certificate
3 Graduate-Level Credits
PWLC 9215 University of the Pacific: $925
CLDE 591 ITAL508 SURVEY ITAL GEO: Colorado State University Pueblo: $950
EDLL 502ID Survey of Italian Geo: Southern New Hampshire University: $1005
