Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2015-2016
ITAL 141 - FIRST YEAR ITALIAN I
Long Title: FIRST YEAR ITALIAN I
Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: Development of interactional competence in Italian (sociolinguistic and sociocultural knowledge) to communicate and interact with speakers of Italian. The course is based on a student-centered, critical-thinking approach to language analysis/acquisition. No prior knowledge of this language is necessary. Credit may not be received for both ITAL 141 and ITAL 101 or ITAL 222. Recommended Prerequisite(s): Placement Test. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for ITAL 141 if student has credit for ITAL 101/ITAL 222.
Course URL: http://clicitalian.blogs.rice.edu
ITAL 142 - FIRST YEAR ITALIAN II
Long Title: FIRST YEAR ITALIAN II
Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: Continuation of ITAL 141. Development of interactional competence in Italian (sociolinguistic and socio cultural knowledge) to communicate and interact with speakers of Italian. The course is based on a student-centered, critical-thinking approach to language analysis/acquisition Recommended Prerequisite(s): ITAL 101 or ITAL 141 or ITAL 222 or Placement Test. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for ITAL 142 if student has credit for ITAL 262.
Course URL: http://clicitalian.blogs.rice.edu
ITAL 222 - AP/OTH CREDIT ITALIAN LANGUAGE
Long Title: AP/OTH CREDIT IN ITALIAN LANGUAGE
Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm
Grade Mode: Transfer Courses
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Transfer
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: This course provides credit for students who have successfully completed approved examinations, such as Advanced Placement exams. This credit counts toward the total credit hours required for graduation. Credit may not receive for both ITAL 222 and ITAL 101 or ITAL 141. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for ITAL 222 if student has credit for ITAL 101/ITAL 141.
ITAL 263 - SECOND YEAR ITALIAN I
Long Title: SECOND YEAR ITALIAN I
Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: Continuation of ITAL 142. Development of interactional competence in Italian (sociolinguistic and socio cultural knowledge) to communicate and interact with speakers of Italian. The course is based on a student-centered, critical-thinking approach to language analysis/acquisition. Recommended Prerequisite(s): ITAL 102 or ITAL 142 or Placement Test. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for ITAL 263 if student has credit for ITAL 201.
Course URL: http://clicitalian.blogs.rice.edu
ITAL 264 - SECOND YEAR ITALIAN II
Long Title: SECOND YEAR ITALIAN II
Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: Continuation of ITAL 263. Development of interactional competence in Italian (sociolinguistic and socio cultural knowledge) to communicate and interact with speakers of Italian. The course is based on a student-centered, critical-thinking approach to language analysis/acquisition. Recommended Prerequisite(s): ITAL 201 or ITAL 263 or Placement Test. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for ITAL 264 if student has credit for ITAL 202.
Course URL: http://clicitalian.blogs.rice.edu
ITAL 301 - ADVANCED ITALIAN I
Long Title: ADVANCED ITALIAN I
Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Seminar
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Prerequisite(s): ITAL 202 OR ITAL 264 or permission of instructor
Description: This course helps students develop an ADVANCED level of proficiency in Italian through the analysis and use of the target language in the context of specific topics of interest that will vary.
ITAL 302 - ADVANCED ITALIAN II
Long Title: ADVANCED ITALIAN II
Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Seminar
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Prerequisite(s): ITAL 301
Description: This course helps students develop an ADVANCED level of proficiency in Italian through the analysis and use of the target language in the context of specific topics of interest that will vary. Repeatable for Credit.
ITAL 330 - MADONNAS & DIVAS:ITALIAN WOMEN
Long Title: MADONNAS & DIVAS: IMAGES OF AND FROM ITALIAN WOMEN
Department: Cntr Lang & Intercultural Comm
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Seminar
Credit Hours: 3 TO 4
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: This course will examine the many facets of and from Italian women beginning in the Middle Ages until the present. The different mediums include literature, art, cinema and politics. Additional hour for students of Italian who complete readings, papers, and seminar discussions in Italian. Cross-list: SWGS 334. Repeatable for Credit.