Boccaccio, Giovanni. Decameron. A cura di Vittore Branca. A. Mondadori: Milano, 1985.

The Italian text of the Decameron is available on the Brown University Decameron Web (the V. Branca - Einaudi edition) at:
http://www.brown.edu/Departments/
Italian_Studies/dweb/texts/DecIndex.php?lang=it

Additional material and critical weekly readings will be available online (Sakai: Resources) and will be posted regularly throughout the semester.

15% Participation: regular attendance and active participation are crucial. For a successful participation grade students are expected to come to class on time having read the material assigned for each class, prepare the questions assigned by the instructor every week, pose thoughtful questions, offer and share personal insights, communicate their thoughts effectively, and listen to the contributions of their peers.

20% Homework: Students will write a two-page paper in Italian every other week. Each response paper will be either a close reading of the short story by Boccaccio or an analysis of the cinematic adaptation. Throughout the semester students will also work on other assignments such as blog posts.

15% Presentation: Throughout the semester students will give one presentation on a topic discussed with the professor. The presentation will be 15 min. approximately and it is aimed at developing students' research skills as well as their ability to express themselves orally in discussing Italian literature and cinema. Texts, graphics and other visuals materials may be used to accompany presentations. Reading directly from notes is not permitted (although students may use an outline).
Students must provide a typed handout/outline for their peers with relevant information/points of discussion. Among other things, the evaluation of the presentation will be based on: a) preparation; b) content; c) clarity and d) fluency.

20% Written Exams: There will be two in-class exams during the semester.

30% Final Paper: Students will be responsible for a final paper of 5-6 pages. The paper is to be submitted in MLA format (Font: Times New Roman 12-point; double-spaced; 1-inch margins on all sides; quotes: if 1-3 lines, insert the text; if more than 3 lines, indent 1" and single space). Students must include page numbers and staple the pages together. Proofread all papers to catch grammatical errors, spelling errors, and typos before they are handed in. No rewriting is permitted. More information will be given in class.

Attendance is mandatory! All absences, for whatever reason, count. No more than two absences will be allowed. After that point, your final grade will be lowered. Three tardies equal one absence.

If you are sick and your illness keeps you from coming to class beyond the hours allowed, then we request that you provide written documentation from your doctor stating any medical requirements (i.e.: rest and time away from school until DATE, etc.) that would impact your ability to be at school or in class. We also need to be notified by the office of the Dean of Students.

Do not get confused! The two "allowed absences" are not designed for you to take some time-off from class. They are not "two free days" given to you on top of any health-related or excused absence you may have throughout the course. If you use your allowed absences, for whatever reason, and later in the quarter you have a special need, you will not be excused for those absences.

All pagers, cell phones, players and laptops must be turned off before the class begins. Remember that the class is in Italian and speaking English will negatively affect your participation grade.

As stated in the Scripps College's Student Handbook, suspected occurrences of academic dishonesty are reported to the Judiciary Board.

Please respect your colleagues and especially yourself by not cheating. If you have questions about what constitutes plagiarism or cheating, please ask your professor.

For more information, please review the Honor Code at: http://catalog.scrippscollege.edu/content.php?catoid=3&
navoid=92#Academic _Dishonesty

Scripps students seeking to register to receive academic accommodations must contact Academic Resources and Services (ARS) at ars@scrippscollege.edu to formalize accommodations. Students will be required to submit documentation and meet with a staff member before being approved for accommodations. Once ARS has authorized academic accommodations, a formal notification will be sent out.

A student's home campus is responsible for establishing and providing accommodations. If you are not a Scripps student, you must contact your home institution to establish accommodations. Below is a list of coordinators on the other campuses:

CMC - Julia Easley, julia.easley@claremontmckenna.edu

Harvey Mudd - Deborah Kahn, dkahn@hmc.edu

Pitzer - Gabriella Tempestoso and Danny Hernandez, gabriella_tempestoso@pitzer.edu and danny_hernandez@pitzer.edu

Pomona - Jan Collins-Eaglin, Jan.Collins-Eaglin@pomona.edu