Italian (ITAL)

ITAL 1011:   Elementary Italian I  
Modern Languages  
Introduction to the Italian language, including reading, writing, and conversational skills for basic communication; cultural and linguistic information about the Italian-speaking world. Intended for students with fewer than two years of high-school Italian.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
  
ITAL 1012:   Elementary Italian II  
Modern Languages  
Continuing introduction to the Italian language, including reading, writing, and conversational skills for basic communication; cultural and linguistic information about the Italian-speaking world.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
  
ITAL 1110:   Intensive Elementary Italian  
Modern Languages  
The purpose of this course is to create a sound basis from which students can learn to communicate effectively and accurately in Italian. Emphasis will be placed on building fundamental skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.  
6 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
  
ITAL 1980:   Elem. Italian Study Abroad  
Modern Languages  
Emphasis on building Italian proficiency and learning cultural information while studying abroad in an Italian-speaking country.  
1 - 12 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
  
ITAL 1999A:   Special Topics in Italian  
Modern Languages  
Topics may vary. May be repeated once for credit. May not be used to fulfill foreign language requirement.  
1 - 6 credits  
Prerequisites
ITAL 2012 or ITAL 1980.
  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
  
ITAL 2011:   Intermediate Italian I  
Modern Languages  
Development of proficiency in speaking, reading, writing, and understanding Italian with cultural and linguistic information about the Italian-speaking world.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
ITAL 1012.
  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
  
ITAL 2012:   Intermediate Italian II  
Modern Languages  
Emphasis on communication and culture.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
ITAL 2011.
  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
  
ITAL 2110:   Intensive Intermediate Italian  
Modern Languages  
This intensive intermediate-level Italian course builds upon students' elementary Italian course experience. Students will deepen their understanding of fundamental concepts and structures in Italian language and culture.  
6 credits  
Prerequisites
ITAL 1012 or ITAL 1110.
  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
  
ITAL 2980:   Intmd. Italian Study Abroad  
Modern Languages  
Emphasis on building Italian proficiency and learning cultural information while studying abroad in an Italian-speaking country.  
1 - 12 credits  
Prerequisites
ITAL 1012.
  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
  
ITAL 2999A:   Special Topics in Italian  
Modern Languages  
Topics may vary. May be repeated once for credit. May not be used to fulfill foreign language requirement.  
1 - 6 credits  
Prerequisites
ITAL 2012 or ITAL 2980.
  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
  
ITAL 3011:   Conversation and Composition I  
Modern Languages  
Development of speaking and writing skills, including creative expression, work with higher-level text types, and the study of selected grammatical structures.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
ITAL 2012 and 24 Earned Credits.
  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
  
ITAL 3012:   Conversation & Composition II  
Modern Languages  
Continued development of speaking and writing skills, including creative expression, work with higher-level text types, and the study of selected grammatical structures.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
ITAL 3011 and 24 Earned Credits.
  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
  
ITAL 3050:   Intsv. Composition & Conversat  
Modern Languages  
This course covers the same content as Ital 301 and 302. Students will refine their skills in conversation and composition, while broadening their knowledge of historical and contemporary Italian society.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
(ITAL 2012 or ITAL 2110) and 24 Earned Credits.
  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
  
ITAL 3210:   Italian Cult. and Civ.ization  
Modern Languages  
Study of the history of Italian civilization and its impact on contemporary culture.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
ITAL 3011 and 24 Earned Credits.
  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
  
ITAL 3310:   Intro to Italian Lit & Lit Anl  
Modern Languages  
This course is a study of literary movements, major writers, and intellectual and cultural ideas in Italian literature and cultural history.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
(ITAL 3012 or ITAL 3050) and 24 Earned Credits.
  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
  
ITAL 3610:   Italian Cinema  
Modern Languages  
This course is a study of the evolution of Italian cinema through selected films to explore the nature and development of contemporary Italian aesthetics and culture.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
ITAL 3011 and 24 Earned Credits.
  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
  
ITAL 3980:   Advanced Italian Study Abroad  
Modern Languages  
Emphasis on building Italian proficiency and learning cultural information while studying abroad in an Italian-speaking country.  
1 - 12 credits  
Prerequisites
ITAL 2011 and 24 Earned Credits.
  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
  
ITAL 3999A:   Special Topics in Italian  
Modern Languages  
Topics vary. May be repeated once for credit, with permission of department.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
(ITAL 3012 or ITAL 3050) and 24 Earned Credits.
  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
  
ITAL 4011:   Advanced Italian I  
Modern Languages  
This course covers advanced conversation, composition, reading, and grammar review.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
(ITAL 3012 or ITAL 3050) and 24 Earned Credits.
  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
  
ITAL 4012:   Conversation & Composition II  
Modern Languages  
This course covers advanced conversation, composition, reading, and grammar review.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
ITAL 4011 and 24 Earned Credits.
  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
  
ITAL 4990:   Advanced Topics in Italian  
Modern Languages  
Advanced course in society, history, art, cinema, and the culture of Italy with an emphasis on recent trends and issues.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
ITAL 4012 and 24 Earned Credits.
  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
  
ITAL 5499A:   Special Topics in Italian  
Modern Languages  
This course is about special topics or independent study in a particular aspect of Italian grammar and culture. May be repeated once for credit.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
  
ITAL 5999A:   Special Topics in Italian  
Modern Languages  
This course is about special topics or independent study in a particular aspect of Italian grammar and culture. May be repeated once for credit.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
  
ITAL 6110:   Intsv. Elem Italian for Grad S  
Modern Languages  
This is an intensive course that covers two semesters of elementary Italian, and introduces graduate students to the use of Italian as a spoken language, fundamentals of grammar, basic patterns of oral communication, writing and reading, introduction to Italian culture. No previous knowledge of Italian required.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
  
ITAL 6999A:   Adv. Spec. Topics in Italian  
Modern Languages  
This course is about special topics or independent study in a particular aspect of Italian grammar and culture. May be repeated for credit.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Seminar