ITALIAN

ITAL-101  Elementary Italian I

4 Credits (Humanities Core)

In the introductory course, students learn to listen, speak, write and read on a basic level. They also learn about Italian culture and society. Instruction focuses on oral communication, and is supported by a computerized classroom and conversation specialists. (4 hours weekly in class and lab)

ITAL-102  Elementary Italian II

4 Credits (Humanities Core)

Students continue to develop the four basic skills, particularly oral communication, and to look inside the culture of Italy. They will develop a project, that reflects personal goals for learning Italian. (4 hours weekly in class and lab)

ITAL-201  Intermediate Italian I

4 Credits (Humanities Core)

Students in this second year course will use the skills needed to listen, speak, write and read in Italian in the context of a series of communicative activities. They will expand their knowledge of Italians and will, through the use of multimedia technology, create a personalized project reflective of individual interests in Italian culture. (4 hours weekly in class and lab)

ITAL-202  Intermediate Italian II

4 Credits (Humanities Core)

In this second intermediate level course, students will be exposed to more higher-level text and develop a better comprehension of bilateral and weak verb forms. Students will practice more conversational exchanges and greatly expand their working vocabulary. (4 hours weekly in class and lab)