ITAL 241Communication Skills

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ITAL 241 is an intermediate course designed to develop learners' skills in Italian language and culture, with emphasis on six skills: speaking, listening, interacting, reading, writing, and cultural awareness. Based on real-world themes and authentic texts, ITAL 241 takes an integrated, communicative approach to language and culture development. Learners will hone their skills in the three modes of communication (interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational), allowing them to share new information and create various projects with local public-school students. ITAL 241 is also a Community-Engagement Course. This means the coursework is coupled with experiential education and reflection. This CEL designation also means that upon completion of the class, you will receive service-learning credit on your transcripts. The practicum introduces you to Italian culture and conversation and also asks that you engage in meaningful community service in the form of interaction with 6th grade students of a local school district. Lessons conducted in Italian. This course meets three (3) hours a week, and will require personal transportation to and from Union-Endicott Schools on occasion.