Course Schedule and Catalog

Long Title: ELEMENTARY ITALIAN I

Department: Center for Study of Languages

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory

Credit Hours: 4

Description: This course is designed for students with little or no knowledge of Italian. We will concentrate on all language skills and provide basic elements of Italian civilization. Class work will be supplemented by regular attendance of language laboratory. We'll discover Italy in all its aspects: culture, art, music, cinema, fashion, food. Credit may not be received for both ITAL 222 and ITAL 101. Recommended prerequisite(s): No prior knowledge of Italian.

Long Title: ELEMENTARY ITALIAN II

Department: Center for Study of Languages

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisite(s): ITAL 101 or permission of instructor

Description: Continuation of ITAL 101. We will concentrate on all language skills and provide basic elements of Italian civilization. Credit may not be received for both ITAL 223 and ITAL 102.

Long Title: INTERMEDIATE ITALIAN I

Department: Center for Study of Languages

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Distribution Group: Distribution Group I

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisite(s): ITAL 101 AND ITAL 102 or permission of instructor

Description: A review and consolidation of the structure of contemporary Italian. Literary, cultural readings, and movies serve as a basis for the class discussion and conversation. Oral reports and compositions will help to increase fluency.

Long Title: INTERMEDIATE ITALIAN II

Department: Center for Study of Languages

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Distribution Group: Distribution Group I

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisite(s): ITAL 201 or permission of instructor

Description: Continuation of ITAL 201. A review and consolidation of contemporary Italian. Literary readings and cultural materials will serve as a basis for class discussion and conversation.

Long Title: ADVANCED ITALIAN REVIEW

Department: Center for Study of Languages

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): ITAL 202 or permission of instructor

Description: This course is an intensive review of advanced structures in Italian language. Emphasis is on improving listening, comprehension, speaking, and writing skills through an in-depth study of various aspects of Italian contemporary literature and culture. Taught in Italian.