Courses in Italian (ITAL)

ITAL 001 - Elementary I

Fundamentals of Italian composition, comprehension, pronunciation, speaking, reading, writing. Structure of the basic Italian sentence. No prior knowledge expected.

Credits: 4

ITAL 002 - Elementary II

Continuation of 1. Prerequisite: 1 or equivalent.

Credits: 4

ITAL 051 - Intermediate Rdg & Conv I

Designed to help students move from a basic knowledge of Italian to the ability to read, speak, and understand Italian better. Some grammar review and short compositions. Prerequisite: 2 or equivalent.

Credits: 3

ITAL 052 - Intermediate Rdg & Conv II

Continues building on the skills developed in 51. Less stress on grammar review. Reading selections and compositions are longer and more sophisticated than in 51. Prerequisite: 51 or equivalent.

Credits: 3

ITAL 095 - Introductory Special Topics

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Credits: 3

ITAL 096 - Introductory Special Topics

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Credits: 3

ITAL 101 - Reading and Writing Workshop

Improvement of reading and writing skills through the analysis and discussion of increasingly complex texts -- literary, filmic, cultural.. Prerequisite: ITAL 52 or equivalent.

Credits: 3

ITAL 121 - Issues in Italian Culture

An introduction to the cultural realities of Italy, from politics to pop music, food to fashion. Emphasis on improving linguistic fluency. Prerequisites: 52 or equivalent.

Credits: 3

ITAL 122 - Italian Literature & Film

A study of the multiple relationships between literary and cinematic texts and their role as a window on Italian culture. Emphasis on improving linguistic fluency. Prerequisites: 52 or equivalent.

Credits: 3

ITAL 157 - Modern Italian Fictions

An introduction to Italian literature from the 18th century to today, with attention to art, music, cinema, and the Internet. Emphasis on improving linguistic fluency. Prerequisites: 52 or equivalent.

Credits: 3

ITAL 158 - Early Italian Lit in Context

An introduction to Italian literature from its beginnings through the early-modern period. Authors may include Dante, Boccaccio, Macchiavelli. Emphasis on improving linguistic fluency. Prerequisites: 52 or equivalent.

Credits: 3

ITAL 162 - Masters of Italian Renaissance

A study of the most representative authors of the 15th and 16th centuries in historical and artistic context. Emphasis on reading and class discussions. Prerequisite: ITAL 052.

Credits: 3

ITAL 167 - Italian Poetry: Love, Etc.

A study of Italian poetry and related literary and cultural issues across the centuries. Emphasis on reading and discussion. Prerequisite: ITAL 052.

Credits: 3

ITAL 170 - Cultures of Women in Italy

A study of Italian women writers, journalists, artists, and film directors. Emphasis on reading and discussion. Prerequisites: 52 or equivalent.

Credits: 3

ITAL 195 - Intermediate Special Topics

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Credits: 1 to 12

ITAL 196 - Intermediate Special Topics

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Credits: 1 to 12

ITAL 197 - Readings & Research

Permission of department chair required.

Credits: 1 to 6

ITAL 198 - Readings & Research

Permission of department chair required.

Credits: 1 to 6

ITAL 296 - Directed Readings

Credits: 3