Intensive Elementary Italian

Catalog description

Intensive Beginning Italian is equivalent to IT 001 and half of IT 002. This course is intended for students with no experience of Italian and provides an intensive language-learning environment in which to complete 6 credits of Italian language. Students receive an extensive introduction to Italian grammar, speech, and culture and develop skills in written and spoken Italian through a variety of exercises. Information is also presented regarding current issues in Italian society with the goal of developing intercultural competencies. Topics may include both traditional themes (e.g. cuisine, family and the arts) and contemporary themes (e.g. immigration, environment and civil rights). The course will be conducted in Italian and prepares students for IT20, Intensive Intermediate Italian.