Courses

ITAL 101
Elementary Italian 4 (3,1)
Introductory course stressing grammar, pronunciation, oral
practice, and reading skills. Attention is given
to practical everyday living as well as cultural
considerations.

ITAL 102
Elementary Italian 4 (3,1)
Continuation of ITAL 101.
Preq: ITAL 101 or consent of instructor.

ITAL 201, H201
Intermediate Italian 3 (3,1)
Intermediate course to build on the foundation of
previous language courses, with practice in listening,
speaking, reading, and writing. Introduction
to cultural perspectives through readings of literary
prose selections.
Preq: ITAL 102.

ITAL 202, H202
Intermediate Italian 3 (3,1)
Increasingly difficult readings in Italian literature,
supplemented with classroom discussions and
compositions.
Preq: ITAL 201.

ITAL 301
Introduction to Italian Literature 3 (3,0)
Study of selected texts of Italian literature
in their artistic, cultural, and social context. May
include theme and genre studies.
Preq: ITAL 202 or consent of department chair.

ITAL 302
Modern Italian Literature 3 (3,0)
Study of selected works from major 19th and 20th century
Italian authors, including Manzoni, Verga, Svevo,
Moravia, Ginzburg.
Preq: ITAL 202 or consent of department chair.

ITAL 305
Intermediate Italian Conversation and Composition 3 (3,0)
Practice in the written and
spoken language with emphasis on vocabulary,
pronunciation, and comprehension.
Preq: ITAL 202 or consent of department chair.

ITAL 307
Italian Civilization and Culture 3 (3,0)
Study of the significant aspects of Italian civilization
and culture through analysis of literary texts,
paintings, films, and magazine articles.
Preq: ITAL 202 or consent of department chair.

ITAL 398
Directed Reading 1-3 (1-3,0)
Directed study of selected topics in Italian literature, language,
and culture. May be repeated for a maximum
of six credits.
Preq: Consent of department chair.

ITAL 400
Image of an Italian City 3 (3,0)
Study of historical, social, and architectural images of
Italian cities through analysis of literary texts and
films.
Preq: ITAL 202 or consent of instructor.

ITAL 498
Selected Topics 3 (3,0)
Study of selected topics in Italian literature, language, and culture.
Taught in Italian. May be repeated for a maximum
of six credits, but only if different topics are covered.
Preq: Consent of department chair.