course descriptions - italian
Prerequisite Grade
All prerequisites must be passed with a grade of C- or better.
Lower Division Courses
#1 Elementary Italian
For students with no prior knowledge of Italian. With instruction in basic grammar structures and communication strategies, students begin to develop reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
#2 Continuing Elementary Italian
For students with 1 or 2 years of secondary study of Italian (or the equivalent). This course continues the development of reading, writing, listening and speaking, emphasizing conversation on everyday topics. Prerequisite: Italian 1 or equivalent.
#3 Intermediate Italian
For students with 2 or 3 years of secondary study of Italian (or the equivalent). This course continues the development of reading, writing, listening and speaking, fostering confidence in conversation and composition across a variety of subjects. Prerequisite: Italian 2 or equivalent.
4 Continuing Intermediate Italian
For students with 3 or 4 years of secondary study of Italian (or the equivalent). This course offers an abbreviated review of primary structures and concentrates heavily on developing communicative ability through readings, music and visual resources. For students who have completed an overview of basic grammar and are ready to combine and apply their language skills in most settings. Prerequisite: Italian 3 or equivalent.
# Does not fulfill an Area requirement unless language proficiency requirement has been fulfilled in another language.
#6 Conversation (.25)
Conversational practice using the vocabulary and basic grammatical structures of Italian 1, 2 sequence. Topics include cooking, pastimes and hobbies, politics, the family, travel, fashions, Italian film, sports, art, etc. Meets 1 hour per week. May be repeated for credit.
#60 Italian Civilization for January Term (.25)
In preparation for the January Term travel course in Italy, students read about major periods in history and analyze the principle currents in art. In addition this course examines cultural traits of everyday life.
#106 Advanced Conversation (.25)
Conversation on contemporary issues. Meets once a week. Recommended for minors in Italian Studies and those students who have studied in Italy. May be repeated for credit.
197 Special Study
An independent study or research course for students whose special needs cannot be met by regular courses offered by the department. Permission of the instructor and department chairperson required.
