Italian
Course Descriptions
Accelerated Elementary Italian
(6 crs.) Equivalent to ITL 101 and 102. Develops basic communication skills in Italian. Explores the products, practices, and perspectives of Italian culture. (Lec. 6) Pre: Freshman or sophomore status only. (C2) (A3)
Beginning Italian I
(3 crs.) Elements of the language, pronunciation, grammar, inductive reading; exercises in reading, writing, and conversation. (Lec. 3) Pre: no prior Italian is required. Will not count toward the language requirement if the student has studied Italian for more than one year within the last six years. (C2) (A3)
Beginning Italian II
(3 crs.) Continuation of ITL 101. Students enrolling in this course should have taken ITL 101 or equivalent. (Lec. 3) (C2) (A3)
Intermediate Italian I
(3 crs.) Development of facility in reading texts of moderate difficulty, supplemented by further work in grammar, conversation, and composition. Students enrolling in this course should have taken ITL 102 or equivalent. (Lec. 3) (C2) (A3)
Intermediate Italian II
(3 crs.) Continuation of ITL 103. Students enrolling in this course should have taken ITL 103 or equivalent. (Lec. 3) (C2) (A3)
Conversation and Composition
(3 crs.) Intensive course in conversation and composition. Promotes facility in speaking and understanding idiomatic Italian. Students enrolling in this course should have taken ITL 104 or equivalent. (Lec. 3) (C2) (A3)
Conversation and Composition
(3 crs.) Intensive course in conversation and composition. Promotes facility in speaking and understanding idiomatic Italian. Students enrolling in this course should have taken ITL 104 or equivalent. (Lec. 3) (C2) (A3)
Civilization of Italy
(3 crs.) The most important aspects of Italian civilization. From the Middle Ages to the end of the Renaissance. (Lec. 3) Pre: ITL 205 or 206 or permission of chairperson.
Civilization of Italy
(3 crs.) The most important aspects of Italian civilization. From the 17th century to the present. (Lec. 3) Pre: ITL 205 or 206 or permission of chairperson.
Advanced Conversation and Composition
(3 crs.) Intensive practice in spoken and written Italian. (Lec. 3) Pre: ITL 205 or 206 or permission of chairperson.
Italian in the Real World: Conversation and Current Events
(3 crs.) Enhance your knowledge of Italian contemporary culture and current events around the world through direct video-conversations with young Italians and the analysis of breaking news stories in Italy and the world. (Lec. 3) Pre: successful completion of one 200-level ITL course or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
Italian Cinema
(3 crs.) Representative Italian films and their directors through viewing and discussions of films, lectures, and readings. Course taught in English. (Lec. 3) Students counting the course for a major or minor in Italian are required to do written work in Italian and must have credit for ITL 205 or 206 or permission of instructor. May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 9 credits. (Lec. 3) (A3) (C2)
Italian Language and Culture Study Abroad I
(3 crs,) Supervised cross-cultural experience in an Italian-speaking country for advanced language students. (Practicum 3). Pre: ITL 205 or ITL 206 or permission of instructor.
Italian Language and Culture Study Abroad II
(3 crs.) Supervised cross-cultural experience in an Italian-speaking country for advanced language students. (Practicum 3). Pre: ITL 205 or ITL 206 or permission of instructor.
Exploring Italian Literature for Children
(3 crs.) Introduction to Italian literature for children including counting books, alphabet books, fables, fairy tales, fantasy/adventure stories, and historical fiction. Creative, analytical and biographical writing; focus on pronunciation for reading aloud. (Seminar) Pre: ITL 205 and 206 or equivalent; or permission of instructor. (A3) (C2)
Introduction to Italian Literature
(3 crs.) Appreciation of literature. Representative texts of Italian narrative, drama, and lyric poetry. Elements of the methods of criticism. (Lec. 3) Pre: ITL 205 or 206 or permission of chairperson.
Introduction to Italian Literature
(3 crs.) Appreciation of literature. Representative texts of Italian narrative, drama, and lyric poetry. Elements of the methods of criticism. (Lec. 3) Pre: ITL 205 or 206 or permission of chairperson.
Italian Literature in Translation
(3 crs.) Study of representative Italian authors in English translation. Students may use up to three credits from ITL 390 or 395 towards the Italian major. (Lec. 3, Sem.) (A3) (C1)
Dante's Divine Comedy
(3 crs.) Reading in English translation of Dante's chief work. Students may use up to three credits from ITL 390 or 395 towards the Italian major. (Lec. 3)
Women Writers: Renaissance to the Enlightenment
(3 crs.) Examines Italian women who were active participants in the literary and artistic developments of Italian and European culture from the Renaissance to the Enlightenment: poets, playwrights, journalists, courtesans, matrons, and nuns. Study of their correspondence, dialogues, poetry, plays, literary periodicals, and fashion magazines in the context of the contemporary debates on the condition of women in society. (Lec. 3) Pre: one 300-level ITL course or permission of instructor. Not for graduate credit.
Selected Italian Authors
(3 crs.) Works of one or more major authors of Italian literature. Specific author(s) are designated the semester before the course is given. (Lec. 3) Pre: one 300-level course or permission of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits with different topics.
Topics in Italian Literature
(3 crs.) Special topics or themes in Italian literature not treated or emphasized in other courses. (Lec. 3) Pre: one 300-level course or permission of instructor. May be repeated with change in topic for a maximum of 9 credits.
Business Italian
(3 crs.) Study of concepts and terminology relating to the Italian business world. (Lec. 3) Pre: junior standing, credit or concurrent enrollment in at least one 300-level Italian course, or permission of instructor.
The Works of Dante Alighieri
(3 crs.) Dante's works with special attention given to analysis and interpretation of the Divine Comedy from the social, religious, philosophical, and political viewpoints of the Middle Ages. (Lec. 3) Pre: one 300-level course or permission of instructor.
Directed Study
(3 crs.) Designed particularly for the advanced student. Individual research and reports on problems of special interest. (Independent Study) Pre: acceptance of project by a faculty member and approval of chairperson.
Directed Study
(3 crs.) Designed particularly for the advanced student. Individual research and reports on problems of special interest. (Independent Study) Pre: acceptance of project by a faculty member and approval of chairperson.