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ITA 1130 Beginning Italian 1.

Credits: 5

This course and its sequel, ITA 1131, constitute the basic sequence in Italian. Emphasis on the development of broad competence in the language. Oral-aural approach ensures competence in the four skills.

Credits: 5; Prereq: ITA 1130 (grade of C or better, or S) or the equivalent.

Credits: 4; Prereq: ITA 1131 or the equivalent.

This course is designed to enhance the student’s knowledge of Italian in all four skills: listening, reading, speaking and writing. The goal is to create communicative competence that will allow students to advance to third year and to benefit from their visits to Italy.

Credits: 3; Prereq: ITA 2203 or the equivalent. (H, I)

Completes second year sequence with emphasis on composition, literature and communication skills.

Credits: 1 to 5; Prereq: ITA 2201 or permission from instructor. Not for major credit.

Italian-language reading and discussion section designed to accompany and complement courses of diverse content offered in other departments. Readings and discussion in this course will be in Italian to allow students to develop specific vocabulary and fluency related to the content of the companion course, as well as to provide them with an international perspective on the issues of the main course.

Credits: 3; Prereq: ITA 2201 or the equivalent.

Credits: 3; Prereq: ITA 2201 or the equivalent, or with permission of program coordinator.

Varied topics class which introduces Italian civilization in historical, artistic and literary context. Students can take the course over without duplicating the content of the class. Maximum 3 times. (H, I)

Credits: 3; Prereq: ITA 2201 or the equivalent, or with permission of program coordinator.

Varied topics class focusing on modern Italy through literature, art and mass media. Students can take the course over without duplicating the content of the class. Maximum 3 times. (H, I)

Credits: 1 to 4; Prereq: Permission of the program coordinator.

ITW 3100 Introduction to Italian Literature 1.

Credits: 3; Prereq: ITA 2201 or the equivalent.

The major Italian authors from the Middle Ages through the Early Renaissance. (H)

Credits: 3; Prereq: ITW 3100 or the equivalent.

The major Italian authors from the Renaissance through the twentieth century. (H)

Credits: 3; Prereq: None. Not for minor credit.

Major Italian authors from the Middle Ages through the Renaissance. Designed especially for students with no knowledge of Italian. Qualifies as general education course. (H, I)

Credits: 3; Prereq: None. Not for minor credit.

Reading of major Italian modern and contemporary authors. Designed especially for students with no knowledge of Italian. Qualifies for general education course. (H, I)

Credits: 3; Prereq: None. Not for major credit.

Study of modern Italian narrative and its adaptation to film by major Italian directors. (H, I)

Credits: 4.

A critical and historical study of Italian film and directors. Topics may vary. (H, I)

Prereq: prior permission by Italian Program Coordinator. Repeatable for 18 credits per semester.

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