Graziana Lazzarino,
University of Colorado, Boulder Maria Cristina Peccianti,
Università per Stranieri, Siena, Italy Janice Aski,
Ohio State University Andrea Dini,
Montclair State University
ISBN: 0072956429 Copyright year: 2004
What's New?
An exciting new design includes appealing and distinctively Italian elements.
Beautiful realia from Italian magazines ranging from L'Espresso and Panorama to Bella and Anna illustrates grammar points, expands chapter themes, and reinforces new vocabulary.
Revised grammar presentations offer more charts and visuals and provide concise and student-friendly explanations.
A new feature, Sapevate che... ?, introduces students to the subtleties and nuances of the Italian language and culture.
Completely new readings in each chapter focus on the various regions of Italy, collectively presenting a vivid, non-stereotypical portrait of contemporary Italy. Topics include film and music festivals, computerization of the Italian workforce, environmentalism, and immigration issues.
Updated Nota culturale sections, accompanied by photographs, address topics such as how Italians greet each other, coffee bars, and the new wave of Italian sporting interests.
New cultural spreads, Flash culturali, appearing after Chapters 4, 8, 12, and 16, extend the chapter themes with four short, interesting readings that offer students a glimpse of the culture of present-day Italy.
A completely new video, shot on location in Italy, is integrated into each chapter of the text through the fully revised Videoteca section. Each episode includes a functional conversation and beautiful theme-related cultural footage shot specifically for Prego!.
The expanded state-of-the-art ancillary program now includes new and revised elements: an exciting CD-ROM; this text-specific website with extensive listening comprehension activities and practice; and a brand new text-specific video. In addition, the companion workbook and laboratory program have been substantially revised and are available in both print and online versions.
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