Italian Courses

Unless otherwise specified, all courses will be taught in Italian.

334-10100    Elementary Italian I      HU LA 3a, g

Beginning course. Practice in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing simple idiomatic Italian, with special attention to Italian culture. Emphasizes participation and self-expression. Open to students with no previous Italian, or by placement examination. 3 credits. (F,Y)

334-10200    Elementary Italian II      HU LA 3a, g

Continuation of 334-10100. Limited to students who have successfully completed 334-10100 with a grade of C- or better, or by placement examination. Prerequisites: 334-10100, or equivalent. 3 credits. (F-S,Y)

334-20100    Intermediate Italian I      HU LA 3a, g

Develops intermediate-level proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing Italian. Special emphasis is given to Italian culture. Prerequisites: 334-10200 with a grade of C- or better. 3 credits. (F-S,Y)

334-20200    Intermediate Italian II      HU LA 3a, g

Continuation of 334-20100. Develops intermediate-level proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing Italian. Special emphasis is given to Italian culture. Prerequisites: 334-20100 with a grade of C- or better. 3 credits. (S,Y)

334-29900    Independent Study      U LA

 Individual research, study, and/or writing on particular topics, supervised by a member of the department. Offered on demand only. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor and chairperson. 1-3 credits. (IRR)

334-32300    Parliamo! Italian Conversation I      HU LA 3a, g

Extensive oral practice using selected topics as a basis for conversation, discussion, and presentation of short talks. Prerequisites: 334-20200 with a grade of C- or better, or equivalent. 3 credits. (F, IRR)

334-32400    Parliamo! Italian Conversation II      HU LA 3a, g

Continuation of 334-32300. Prerequisites: 334-32300, or equivalent. 3 credits. (S, IRR)

334-32800    Advanced Italian Grammar and Composition      HU LA 3a, g

Develops spoken and written communication skills at the third-year level. Reading and discussion of contemporary material. Writing practice with an emphasis placed on developing grammatical skills. Laboratory exercises. Prerequisites: 334-20200 with a grade of C- or better. 3 credits. (F,Y)

334-39900    Independent Study      U LA

 Individual research, study, and/or writing on particular topics, supervised by a member of the department. Offered on demand only. Prerequisites: 334-32300 or 334-32400, or equivalent; permission of instructor and chairperson. 1-3 credits. (IRR)

334-49900    Independent Study      U LA

 Individual research, study, and/or writing on particular topics, supervised by a member of the department. Offered on demand only. Prerequisites: 334-32300 or 334-32400, or equivalent; permission of instructor and chairperson. 1-3 credits. (IRR)