Italian Introductory Language Sequence

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.

 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.

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.

This 1-credit course is designed for students with little or no prior knowledge of Italian who have a strong background in another Romance language (such as Spanish, French, Romanian, Portuguese, Catalan, or Latin). Italian 11 offers a dynamic and engaging introduction to Italian in a fast-paced learning environment. Through integrated cultural, grammatical, and multimedia activities, students will develop the ability to talk about familiar events in the present and the past, as well as express plans for the future. Weekly cultural videos situate language structures in meaningful contexts, highlighting how Italian is used in real life. Students are actively involved in a range of creative written and oral activities that support the development of communication skills and confidence in the language. Successful completion of ITAL 11 qualifies students to enroll in Italian 3. This course is not open to students who have received credit for Italian 1, 2, or 3.