Italian Introductory Language Sequence
An introduction to Italian as a spoken and written language. The work includes regular practice in class and scheduled drill-sessions in understanding and using the spoken language. Written exercises and elementary reading materials serve for vocabulary building and discussion.
ITAL 1: Introductory Italian I
An introduction to Italian as a spoken and written language, with emphasis on practical conversation. The course includes regular practice in class and scheduled drill-sessions in understanding and using the spoken language. Does not serve in partial satisfaction of the Distributive or World Culture Requirements. This course is not open to students who have received credit for ITAL 11.
ITAL 2: Introductory Italian II
Rapid review and continued study of the fundamentals of Italian, with intensive work in vocabulary building. The course will also include an introduction to the culture and civilization of Italy. Open to students by qualifying placement or to students who have passed ITAL 1. Does not serve in partial satisfaction of the Distributive or World Culture Requirements. This course is not open to students who have received credit for ITAL 11.
ITAL 3 Introductory Italian III
This course is designed to reinforce and refine spoken and written language skills through a review of grammar, exposure to a broad spectrum of language ranging from colloquial to literary styles, and the use of samples of Italian language from multiple sources such as advertising, comics, television and literature. Frequent compositions, quizzes, plus linguistic and thematic analysis of texts. Open to students by qualifying placement or to students who have passed ITAL 2, ITAL 11 or ARTH 12. Does not serve in partial satisfaction of the Distributive or World Culture Requirements.
ITAL 11 Intensive Italian
1-credit course is designed for students with little or no knowledge of the Italian language, but who have a strong background in another Romance language (i.e. Spanish, French, Rumanian, Portuguese, Catalan, or Latin). Italian 11 is an accelerated course that combines Italian 1 and 2 in one term offering an exciting and fast-paced atmosphere to learn Italian. The course will have a hybrid component, that through cultural, grammar and multimedia introductory exercises will prepare students for the in-class activities. In this course, students will learn to talk about familiar events in the present and the past, as well as formulate plans for the future. Weekly cultural videos will situate in context the grammatical content of the course making it relevant and meaningful. Students will be actively engaged in a variety of creative written and oral activities that will help them develop their language skills. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to sign up for Italian 3 or apply for our Italian LSA+ program in Rome. Students who have not yet taken ITAL 003 may take the course after completing ITAL 011. The goal is to facilitate the acquisition of the target language, therefore this course will be conducted entirely in Italian. This course is not open to students who have received credit for Italian 1, 2 or 3.
Italian Upper-Level Courses
ITAL 9: Italian Culture
Expands on the skills acquired in the Italian language sequence (Italian 1, 2, 3, and/or the LSA) as well as offering a transition to Italian 10 and our upper-division literature and culture courses. This course introduces students to modern and contemporary Italian literature, culture and society through a focus on topics such as evolving political and regional identities, gender relations, the role of the media, and the culture of daily life. Students expand their active use of Italian, refine communicative, reading, and writing strategies, and comprehensively review grammar. Course work includes active participation in class discussions, oral presentations, and regular reading and writing assignments in the areas of narrative and poetry, cinema, music, and journalism. Instructors usually choose one or several "anchor" texts around which coursework revolves. Prerequisites: ITAL 3 or permission of the instructor.
ITAL 10: Italian Texts and Contexts
An introduction to Italian literature, culture, and media across time that provides students with the tools to read and analyze texts critically. Through a selection of literary works, films, and other cultural artifacts, students will explore key themes such as the city, food culture, the environment, and evolving artistic forms. The course examines how ideas, genres, and narratives develop and intersect. Topics and materials vary based on the instructor's focus, allowing for an engaging and dynamic exploration of Italy's literary and cultural landscape. Not open to students who have received credit for ITAL 10.01-10.99. Prerequisites: Italian 3 or permission of the instructor. W and LIT.
Please refer to the website for the upper-level Italian courses offered.