Informed by second-language acquisition research, the Avanti!
program for introductory Italian is known for its focused approach
and flexible content, its emphasis on communicative competence, its
opportunities for recycling, and its exploration of culture. With
Avanti!, students begin to learn and practice the language while
developing an authentic appreciation for Italian culture, both
inside and outside of class. Avanti! is built around the following
principles: Focus and Flexibility: Whereas most Italian programs
attempt to cover too much material in the first year, Avanti!
reflects a reasonable expectation that most beginning learners can
acquire in one year of classroom instruction. The Strutture
sections focus on the core structures that are necessary for
meaningful communication at the elementary level. Additional
structures are either presented "for recognition only" or appear in
Per saperne di piu, giving instructors flexibility to teach the
grammar they want to teach. The Connect platform allows instructors
to fully customize course content to meet the needs of their
students, whether their courses are face-to-face, hybrid, or
online. Communicative Competence: From the very beginning, Avanti!
satisfies student's desire to communicate in everyday situations
through a guided and gradual process of acquisition. In the
Strategie di comunicazione authentic videos that open each chapter,
students see and hear Italians of all ages and backgrounds using
high-frequency, practical expressions that students can begin using
immediately. Outside of class, McGraw Hill Connect (R) provides
easy-to-use voice tools for synchronous partnered speaking practice
and asynchronous chat (Recordable Video Chat and Voice Board
powered by GoReact). With Avanti! students are always well
supported in their practice whether in person or online, building
their communicative competence along with their confidence.
Recycling: Avanti! is designed to provide maximum exposure to
vocabulary and grammar structures. Every fourth chapter provides
practice of four previously taught grammar points, which are then
followed by a related topic. Chapter 16 contains only review
grammar sections, providing students with additional practice with
challenging structures. With Adaptive Learning Assignments in
Connect, students can practice key vocabulary and grammar points
outside of class. Cultural Competence: In addition to providing a
meaningful and extensive exploration of Italy's gorgeous and unique
culture, the 5th edition of Avanti! places a new emphasis on the
importance of intercultural competence. Students are asked to think
critically about the experience of learning a language and how it
can benefit people's lives through exposure to new skills,
behaviors, and attitudes. The first of four new modules features a
video interview of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jhumpa Lahiri, who
sets the stage for new learners by describing the challenges and
benefits of learning a new language. Subsequent modules feature a
series of interviews with a diverse group of young Italians, and
new activities related to intercultural competence have been added
to each chapter (Prospettive a confronto and Cosa vedi? Cosa
capisci?). The former Cultura section has also been extensively
revised in this edition, with all sections renamed and
re-envisioned to develop discourse-level language skills while
exploring rich cultural content. Following a sensitivity analysis,
users will also find more inclusive representation of the regions
of Italy, historical information, race and ethnicity, gender and
LGBTQ, religion, body image, mental health, and gender roles.
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