Italian Studies
Courses in Italian
- 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
- See Schedule of Courses for specific titles.
- Credits: 3.
- ITAL 096 - Introductory Special Topics
- See Schedule of Courses for specific titles.
- 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 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
- See Schedule of Courses for specific titles.
- Credits: 3.
- ITAL 196 - Intermediate Special Topics
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- Credits: 3.
- ITAL 197 - Readings & Research
- Permission of department chair required.
- Credits: 1-3.
- ITAL 198 - Readings & Research
- Permission of department chair required.
- Credits: 1-3.
- ITAL 296 - Directed Readings
- Credits: 3.
