Module 1 | Lesson1 - University of Batangas Mission,

Vision, Philosophy, Goals and Objectives

 
Pre-assessment
Key Question: As a student, what are the goals and objectives of the University which can
help to reach my dreams ?
 
Learning Outcomes
After reading this module, students are able to:

1.   Familiarize and recite the PVMGO of the University.

2. Grasp understanding and concepts of the PVMGO which can help and assist to better
understand the succeeding lessons
 
Lesson Proper
Topic
Philosophy
The University of Batangas, a stock non-sectarian, private educational institution, believes
in the pursuit of knowledge, values and skills necessary for the preservation and
improvement of the Philippine society. It has faith in the dignity of the human person, in
the democratic process, in the reward for individual excellence, and in the freedom of a
person to worship God according to his conscience. Thus, the institution believes that the
development of the individual as a person and worker is an effective means in building a
better family, community and nation, and a better world.
Vision
We envision the University of Batangas to be a center of excellence committed to serve the
broader community through quality education.
Mission
The University of Batangas provides quality education by promoting personal and
professional growth and enabling the person to participate in a global, technology and
research-driven environment.
Goals

1. To partner communities where literacy, livelihood, and technology transfer projects

can be implemented with the direct and indirect involvement of the UB family
 2. To support medical and dental missions to indigent barangays in coordination and
cooperation with services and welfare organizations.
3. To provide staff assistance, lecturers and training on Social, Cultural and Sports
components such as anti-drug abuse education, peace and order, theater arts,
health and safety, labor laws, cooperative, leadership, culture and sports, etc.
4. To develop and strengthen the human and spiritual aspects of a person or individual
through enhancement programs like group dynamics, recollections, retreats, etc.
5. To support environmental awareness and management programs and other
community development projects.
 
Objectives

1. Pursue academic excellence through continuing search for the application of truth,
and knowledge and wisdom via traditional and alternative modes of instructional delivery.
2. Promote moral and spiritual development through an integrated educational
process that will enhance human character and dignity;
3. Develop cultural, economic and socio-civic conscience through an educational
content relevant to national development needs, conditions and aspirations;
4. Strengthen involvement in community services through varied economic and
environmental projects;
5. Attain institutional self-reliance through responsive programs for staff, facilities and
systems development;
6. Ensure financial viability and profitability
7. Adopt internationalization to meet the shifting demands in the national, regional
and global labor environment; and
8. Increase the University's productivity and innovation in research, scholarship and
creative activities that impact economic and societal development

Lesson2 - SPEAKING BASIC ITALIAN LANGUAGE WITH

BASIC UNDERSTANDING OF ITALIAN CULTURE

Pre-assessment
            What are the three words I am familiar with upon hearing the word Italy?
Learning Outcomes
After reading this module, students are able to:
 

1. Appreciate the beauty of Italy as to language and geographical aspects

      2. Determine some geographical concepts of Italy

3. Recite names, object and other concept related to Italy
                                                                                                                                 
Lesson Proper
Topics
 
            Basic Understanding of Italy
 
Discussion
 
Primer: Watch this short video showing a bit o f Italy.
About Italy
Italy is one of the best-loved tourist destinations the world over. The culture, language,
heritage, beauty and food of Italy are credited with this incredible allure. The Maps of
World Map of Italy combines the best-known tourist attractions of the country, the major
cities, the road network, the important airports, the national parks, mountain peaks, lakes,
ports and international boundaries of Italy. Major cities plotted on the map include Sicily,
Naples, Venice, Rome, Milan, Bologna, Siena, Verona and Florence. The most popular
attractions of Italy are Blue Grotto, Via Cola di Rienzo, the Colosseum, St Peter's Basilica,
Piazza Spagna, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Lake Garda, and the Dolomites. Apart from the
numerous lakes that dot the country, there are many national parks in Italy such as the Alta
Murgia National Park, the Gargano National Park and the Abruzzo National Park. Mont
Blanc, Courmayeur, at 15771 feet, is the highest peak in the country. Other important peaks
are Mt Etna, Punta La Marmora, Ortles, Gran Paradiso and Matterhorn.
Education
Italy has both public and private educational institutions, though its public education
system has very high standards and is free. School attendance is mandatory for students
ages six to fifteen, and is divided into several levels of school. Students begin with
kindergarten, which is optional, and move on to primary school until age ten or eleven,
then lower secondary school and upper secondary school. Lower secondary school is from
ages eleven to thirteen, and follows a more advanced curriculum than primary schools.
Upper secondary school is a five-year school. There are several themed types of high
schools, like scientific schools, artistic schools and technical schools, which have more
focused curricula.
A broad range of universities exist across Italy, including some of the top universities in the
world. The oldest university in the Western world, dating back to 1088, is the University of
Bologna, which has been ranked one of the top universities. Milan schools, Boccioni
University and the Polytechnic University, are highly ranked for business and technical
programs respectively.         
Geography
Italy is a boot-shaped country situated in southern Europe. Jutting out into the
Mediterranean Sea, it shares borders with France, Switzerland, Austria and Slovenia in the
mountainous north, which contains some of the highest peaks in Europe.
In central Italy, Tuscany has a diverse landscape composed of fertile rolling hills, lush river
valleys, minor mountain ranges and a long sandy coastline. To the east is Umbria, known as
the ‘green heart of Italy'; hilly with broad plains, olive groves and pines, and Le Marche – a
region of gentle mountains, rivers and small fertile plains.
Further south lies Rome, Italy's capital city. Within its precincts lies Vatican City, the
world's smallest country (by landmass). The south of the country is hotter, wilder and
much drier than the north, characterized by dry sierras, rocky mountain ranges and
volcanic outcrops, including three of Europe’s most active volcanoes: Vesuvius, Etna and
Stromboli.
Puglia, the ‘heel of the boot', is a mixed landscape of fertile plateaus, expansive olive groves
and flat, ochre-colored plains. The islands of Sicily and Sardinia lie offshore to the south-
west and west respectively. Italy boasts a Mediterranean climate, and has a long coastline
and many beaches.
Weather & climate
Given its long boot-like shape and varied geography, the weather in Italy varies
considerably from north to south. In the alpine north of the country, cold, harsh winters
with heavy snowfall are typical between December and March, while summers are sunny
and fresh. Around the northern Italian lakes, however, a mild microclimate prevails,
benefitting the olive groves and tropical gardens that surround the lake, most of which
come into spectacular bloom between April and June.
In central Italy, beyond the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines, the climate is milder and wetter
with a less pronounced difference between summer and winter temperatures. Summer
lingers longer and city centers, such as Florence, Siena and Rome can experience stifling
humidity especially during July and August.
In the south, summers are far hotter and drier and temperatures more akin to those in
North Africa prevail, often reaching above 30°C. Snow is rare and winter is especially mild,
making the southern tip of the peninsula and the islands of Sicily and Sardinia ideal late
season destinations.

Finally, let's have a look at the different seasons…

 
Spring in Italy (Primavera)
In spring you can hike the green meadows of the Alps as they free themselves from
snow (though beware; the best Alpine access is from ski resorts, and many mountain town
hotels close in May/June for renovations and owners' vacations, so finding a room can be
difficult), cruise through southern Italy without fear of overheating, and enjoy.
Summer in Italy (Estate)
 
In summer, Italy is just too darn hot—especially in the south, when temperatures
can spike well over 100 °F. Plus, many big cities virtually shut down in August as all the
Italians flocks to the beach. (Seriously; every August 15 the entire Italian urban population
recreates the exodus.) It is also when the tourists flock to Italy.
In summer, the Vatican Museums can seem like one giant bus tour from Topeka, the
streets of Rome are swarming with school groups, every gondola in Venice is jammed with
Japanese tourists, and Florence teems with more American college students than all of New
England put together (they all say they're "studying abroad," but they're actually taking a
six-week Italian summer vacations with a class or two thrown in; real study abroad
students spend at least a semester, preferably a year).
 
On the plus side, summer is also the prime season for cultural and folkloric festivals:
jousting tournaments in medieval hill towns, free outdoor movies screened against the
walls of Roman ruins, concerts in the ancient Greek theaters of Sicily, that sort of thing.
 
Autumn in Italy (Autunno)
 
In Fall, you've got a plethora of food festivals as the hunting and gathering seasons
(think: wild boar with truffles) get into full swing and harvests of grapes (October) and
olives (November) produce the fruitiest oils and bottles of "New Wine" (vino novello; think:
Beaujolais Nouveau), which in Italy is released on November 6.
 
Reference:
Angeles, F. et al. 2016. Competency Based Learning Material (Italian Language).      
Language Skills Institute, TESDA. Taguig City
 
Self-Assessment
Geographical Features and Climate in Italy
 
Direction:  Determine each major city in Italy. Consider the given clue for each number.
Write your answer on the space provided.