ITAL-1010 Beginning Italian Language and Culture I
4 Credits
Introduction to Italian through multiple approaches with emphasis in interpersonal communication, interpretive listening and viewing, interpretive reading, presentational speaking, presentational writing, and culture. Practice in conversational Italian, aural comprehension, and basic oral presentations on topics of daily interest. Practice in writing basic sentences and short simple paragraphs on relevant topics, and reading short paragraphs.
Lecture: 3 hours. Laboratory: 2 hours
Prerequisite(s): None.
OAN Approved: Transfer Assurance Guide OFL013 and OFL017 (1 of 2 courses, both must be taken)
ITAL-1020 Beginning Italian II
4 Credits
Development of proficiency in speaking, understanding, reading, and writing in Italian. Emphasis on strengthening conversational skills through discussions of selected readings and cultural topics.
Lecture: 3 hours. Laboratory: 2 hours
Prerequisite(s): ITAL-1010 Beginning Italian I, or one year of high school Italian, or departmental approval.
OAN Approved: Transfer Assurance Guide OFL014 and OFL017 (2 of 2 courses, both must be taken)
ITAL-1820 Independent Study/Research in Italian
1-3 Credits
Directed individual study. Study/research title and specific content arranged between instructor and student (see Credit Schedule of classes for current offerings). May be repeated for a maximum of six credits of different topics.
Lecture: 1-3 hours
Prerequisite(s): Departmental approval, and instructor approval, and ENG-0995 Applied College Literacies, or appropriate score on English Placement Test. Note: ENG-0990 Language Fundamentals II taken prior to Fall 2021 will also meet prerequisite requirements.
ITAL-182H Honors Independent Study in Italian
1-3 Credits
Honors-level directed individual study. Must meet criteria set forth in the Honors Course Checklist used to approve regular honors courses. Study/research title and specific content arranged between instructor and student. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits of different topics.
Lecture: 1-3 hours
Prerequisite(s): Departmental approval and instructor approval, and ENG-0995 Applied College Literacies, or appropriate score on English Placement Test; and must have earned an A or B in at least 3 honors courses. Note: ENG-0990 Language Fundamentals II taken prior to Fall 2021 will also meet prerequisite requirements.