Italian

Courses in Italian (designated ITAL) may be applied as appropriate, for example, toward

  • the general education requirements in the arts and humanities;
  • a major or minor in humanities;
  • a focus in foreign language area studies – Italian within the general studies major;
  • an AA general studies in foreign language area studies curriculum – Italian;
  • a foreign language area studies certificate; and
  • electives.

ITAL 111 Elementary Italian I (3)

(Assumes no prior knowledge of Italian.) The beginning study of Italian emphasizes oral communication as a first step and leads to a balanced development of proficiency in the four communication skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Basic structures, vocabulary, pronunciation, and writing are introduced along with elements of culture, history, and geography. Authentic text from native speakers is used as much as possible.

ITAL 112 Elementary Italian II (3)

Prerequisite: ITAL 111 with a grade of C or better. This continuation of elementary Italian emphasizes oral communication and leads to a balanced development of proficiency in the four communication skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Basic structures, vocabulary, pronunciation, and writing are practiced along with the continued familiarity with culture, history, and geography. Authentic Italian materials are used as much as possible.

ITAL 211 Intermediate Italian I (3)

Prerequisite: ITAL 112. Further development of skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Italian. Italian culture, history, current events, and geography provide the context for instruction in grammatical structures, vocabulary, pronunciation, and composition. Focus is on acquiring the skills necessary to communicate with native Italian speakers orally and in writing at an intermediate level. Class instruction is conducted primarily in Italian. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: ITAL 114 or ITAL 211.

ITAL 212 Intermediate Italian II (3)

(Serves as preparation for upper-level courses in Italian language, culture, and literature.) Prerequisite: ITAL 211. Improvement of skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Italian. Italian culture, history, current events, and geography provide the context for instruction in grammatical structures, vocabulary, pronunciation, and composition. Focus is on acquiring the skills necessary to communicate with native Italian speakers orally and in writing at an advanced intermediate level. Class instruction is conducted almost entirely in Italian. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: ITAL 115 or ITAL 212.

ITAL 301 Review Grammar and Composition I (3)

Prerequisite: ITAL 212. A systematic and thorough review of grammar with emphasis on the more idiomatic and difficult points of syntax.

ITAL 333 Italian Life and Culture I (3)

(Conducted in English.) A study of Italian life and culture from Roman times to the Renaissance.

ITAL 334 Italian Life and Culture II (3)

(Conducted in English.) A study of Italian life and culture from the Renaissance to the present.

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Last updated: 5 July 2011