ITAL (Italian)

ITAL 0110 - Italian for Business and Travel - 3 Credits

This course is for employees of travel agencies, hotels, motels or inns catering to foreign visitors, those in wholesale/retail or import/export businesses or employees of social service agencies. Visitors to foreign countries may find the course beneficial and informative. Emphasis is placed on the living language and on common verbal expressions for basic communication, such as greetings, general phrases, numbers, food, lodging, shopping, transportation, etc. Basic pronunciation is stressed. Lecture: 3 hours

ITAL 1000 - Basic Spoken Italian I - 3 Credits

This is an introductory course for students who have never studied Italian, emphasizes correct pronunciation of basic vocabulary in everyday conversations, dialogues for travel and other practical uses. Lecture: 3 hours

ITAL 1100 - Basic Spoken Italian II - 3 Credits

This is a continuation of Basic Spoken Italian I (ITAL 1000). (Prerequisite: ITAL 1000 or its equivalent) Lecture: 3 hours

ITAL 1010 - Elementary Italian I - 3 Credits

This course covers elements of the Italian language for beginning students who have had little or no preparation. Conversation, pronunciation, reading, writing and grammar are covered. Aspects of Italian culture are included in the course. Lecture: 5 hours, Lab: 1 hour

ITAL 1020 - Elementary Italian II - 3 Credits

This is a continuation of Elementary Italian I (ITAL 1010). (Prerequisite: ITAL 1010, ITAL 1030 or its equivalent) Lecture: 5 hours, Lab: 1 hour

ITAL 1030 - Elementary Italian I - 3 Credits

For the student with previous experience in the language and/or placement testing. This course covers elements of the language including: Conversation, pronunciation, reading, writing and grammar. Aspects of Italian culture are also included. NOTE: Course content is the same as ITAL 1010 with 2 fewer classroom hours of instruction per week. (Prerequisite: Prior preparation or permission of instructor) Lecture: 3 hours, Lab: 1 hour

ITAL 1040 - Elementary Italian II - 3 Credits

This is a continuation of Elementary Italian I (ITAL 1030). (Prerequisite: ITAL 1030, ITAL 1010 or its equivalent) Lecture: 3 hours, Lab: 1 hour

ITAL 1510 - Conversational Italian I - 3 Credits

This course further develops students’ fluency in speaking Italian. Oral practice includes active use of the language in short dialogues stressing basic communication and correct pronunciation. Reading of easy cultural texts also provides material for conversation and discussion. Tapes are available for individual practice. (Prerequisite: Two years of high school Italian or one year of college Italian or the equivalent) Lecture: 3 hours

ITAL 1520 - Conversational Italian II - 3 Credits

This is a continuation of Conversational Italian I (ITAL 1510) including conversational practice, cultural readings and discussions. (Prerequisite: ITAL 1510 or its equivalent) Lecture: 3 hours

ITAL 1900 - The Italian Heritage - 3 Credits

This course introduces students to the cultural development of the Italian people through the centuries. Guest lecturers and class discussion center on significant aspects of Italian literary, social and artistic life as they have contributed to Western Civilization. Audio-visual aids present the lives and works of great figures and are used for appreciation of Italian art, music, food and wine. Italian films viewed in class are a backdrop for discussing the Italian cinema. The history and cultural contributions of Italian-Americans are also included from the discovery of America to mass immigration to present times. Note: The course is conducted in English. Lecture: 3 hours

ITAL 2010 - Intermediate Italian I - 3 Credits

This course helps students develop skill in reading and discussing Italian texts related to culture and literature. It is supplemented by further work in grammar, conversation and composition. (Prerequisite: ITAL 1020 or 1040 or its equivalent) Lecture: 3 hours, Lab: 1 hour

ITAL 2020 - Intermediate Italian II - 3 Credits

This is a continuation of Intermediate Italian I (ITAL 2010). (Prerequisite: ITAL 2010 or its equivalent) Lecture: 3 hours, Lab: 1 hour

ITAL 2210 - Italian Conversation and Composition I - 3 Credits

This is an intensive course in conversation and composition. Selected cultural videos, tapes, readings and classroom discussions provide an atmosphere to develop and improve speaking and understanding of Italian. Oral presentations and written compositions are required. (Prerequisite: ITAL 2010 or permission of instructor) Lecture: 3 hours

ITAL 2220 - Italian Conversation and Composition II - 3 Credits

This course is a continuation of Italian Conversation and Composition I (ITAL 2210). (Prerequisite: ITAL 2210 or permission of instructor) Lecture: 3 hours