Italian Courses
Humanities Division
Courses marked with an asterisk (*) may be used to partially fulfill
Core Requirements.
ITAL 101
Beginning Italian I
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A beginning course for students with little or no preparation
in a foreign language. The course includes the essentials of
Italian grammar, reading elementary texts, speaking and writing
simple sentences. Freely scheduled language laboratory
assignments and written exercises.
Fall, 3 Credits
ITAL 102*
Beginning Italian II
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A continuation of Italian 101. Grammar will be continued,
but stress will be on reading, writing, listening and speaking.
Students who complete the 101-102 sequence will be expected to
master a limited vocabulary and be sufficiently prepared in
grammar to pursue a higher level. Language laboratory
assignments are part of the course.
Spring, 3 Credits
ITAL 203*
Intermediate Italian I
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Review and intensified study of Italian grammar, exercises in
vocabulary building, reading, and written composition.
Exercises in conversation and continued practice in the language
laboratory.
Fall, 3 Credits
ITAL 204*
Intermediate Italian II
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A second semester continuation of the intermediate unit.
Students will do exercises in Italian, pursue language
conversation, increase vocabulary, correct pronunciation,
difficulties, and read non-text materials and literature.
Language laboratory practice.
Spring, 3 Credits
ITAL 305* and ITAL 306*
Advanced Italian Composition and Conversation
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A third-year language course providing a systemic
study of the structure and syntax of the Italian language.
Concentration on the spoken and written language, supplemented
by language laboratory exercises. Readings in culture and
civilization. May be repeated.
Prerequisite: ITAL 204
or the equivalent, or permission of
instructor.
Spring and Fall, 3 Credits
