IT 101-102 Beginning Italian I, II 3 CR each
Intended for beginning-level students. Emphasis on building communicative competence and oral proficiency. All four skill areas are covered including reading, writing, listening and speaking. An appreciation of Italian culture is integral to the course. Multimedia tools (videos, CDs, Internet sources) enhance course.
IT 107-108 Beginning Italian Language & Culture in Italy I & II 3-4 CR each
Beginning-level language courses taken in Italy. Students placed according to their level. Focus on oral and written expression. Study of Italian culture integral to the course.
IT 151–152 Intermediate Italian I, II 3 CR each
Continued emphasis on communicative competence and oral proficiency. Review and intensified study of grammar. Readings, vocabulary building, composition, listening comprehension, and conversation. Italian culture integral to course. Multimedia tools (videos, CDs, Internet sources) enhance course. Prerequisite for IT 151 is IT 102; IT 152 is IT 151; or placement
IT 157-158 Intermediate Italian Language & Culture in Italy I & II 3 CR each
Intermediate-level language courses taken in Italy. Students placed according to their level. Continued development of oral and written expression. Study of Italian culture integral to the course.
IT 201-202 Advanced Italian I & II 3 CR each
Designed to fortify proficiency in the various skill areas (reading, writing, listening, and speaking) and cultural awareness. Prepares students for upper-division literature and culture classes. Includes complex grammar review and extensive writing in various styles and genres; cultural and literary readings; oral expression. Audiovisual and/or technological materials incorporated into class. Prerequisite for IT 201 is IT 152 or placement. Prerequisite for IT 202 is IT 201 or placement.
IT 203 Advanced Conversation & Contemporary Issues 3 CR
Development of advanced proficiency and communicative competence through discussion of current events and contemporary issues. Varied readings (newspapers, magazines, technological sources) and activities (debates, skits). Prerequisites: IT 152 or placement.
