ITALIAN

ITAL 101: Elementary Italian Communication I (4 cr.)

This course is designed for students with no previous or very limited knowledge of the Italian language. Strong emphasis will be placed on acquiring conversational and comprehension skills, using practical and interesting situational materials that will stress both language and culture. Grammatical patterns and syntax will be stressed with the aim that students read and write what they have learned to say and understand.

NOTE: This course is not open to native Italian speakers or students with more than two years of Italian in high school, except by instructor approval.

ITAL 101 is offered in the FALL and SPRING semesters.

ITAL 102: Elementary Italian Communication II (4 cr.)

ITAL 203: Intermediate Italian Communication I (3 cr.)

Students will improve their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills, demonstrating the ability to report on various aspects of life and culture in Italy, using more complex language patterns. (Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or higher in ITAL 102 or permission of instructor)

ITAL 203 is offered in the FALL and SPRING semesters

ITAL 204: Intermediate Italian Communication II (3 cr.)

Students will demonstrate the ability to speak, read and write Italian. Also, students will discuss and evaluate Italian culture, customs and current events. They will be able to use Italian with native speakers of the language. (Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or higher in ITAL 203 or permission of instructor)   

ITAL 204 is offered in the SPRING semester.