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Italian Descriptions

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ITAL 101: Beginning Italian I

Effective Aug 22, 2005 View History

Description:

Introduces the Italian language emphasizing the mastery of oral communication and use of the written language. Includes the fundamentals of grammar, speaking, reading, and pronunciation. Requires active participation in instructor-coordinated multimedia and online activities as a mandatory component. (Offered fall semester.)

Units

4 Units

Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

None

ITAL 102: Beginning Italian II

Effective Aug 1, 2010 View History

Description:

Continues the study of the Italian language emphasizing the mastery of oral communication and use of the written language. Includes the fundamentals of grammar, speaking, reading, and pronunciation. Requires active participation in instructor-coordinated multimedia and online activities as a mandatory component. (Offered spring semester.)

Units

4 Units

Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

(Prerequisites: ITAL 101)

ITAL 197: Independent Study

Effective Sep 10, 2009 View History

Description:

Student and faculty member select topic of study and number of credits. (Offered as interest warrants.)

Units

1 to 4 Units

Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

None

ITAL 201: Intermediate Italian I

Effective Aug 1, 2010 View History

Description:

Offers a review of the fundamentals of Italian grammar and continues the development of speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills through the study and discussion of short reading selections. Requires active participation in instructor-coordinated multimedia and online activities as a mandatory component. (Offered fall semester.)

Units

4 Units

Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

(Prerequisites: ITAL 102)

ITAL 202: Intermed Italian II

Effective Aug 1, 2010 View History

Description:

Continues to instruct on the fundamentals of Italian grammar, and continues the development of speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills through the study and discussion of short reading selections. Requires active participation in instructor-coordinated multimedia and online activities as a mandatory component. (Offered spring semester.)

Units

4 Units

Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

(Prerequisites: ITAL 201)

ITAL 297: Ind Study:Intermed Ital

Effective Aug 22, 2005 View History

Description:

Allows lower-division students to independently study a particular aspect of Italian culture and language. A written proposal for the study/research must be approved in advance by the sponsoring faculty member and the program chair. Number of credits depends on the nature of the student's academic goals and the consent of the faculty advisor.

Units

1 to 6 Units

Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

None

ITAL 305: Intro.Italian Culture & Civili

Effective Aug 22, 2005 View History

Description:

Introduction to Italian culture, history, and geography, including art forms, literature, customs, traditions, economy, politics, music, fashion, food, and lifestyles. Challenges stereotypes, fosters cultural understanding, and strengthens ability to analyze, criticize, and discuss specific cultural topics. Encourages a comparative perspective reflecting the Italian social context, while contrasting Italian cultural issues with comparable US issues. (Offered only as interest warrants.)

Units

1 to 4 Units

Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

None

ITAL 397: Independent Study - Italian

Effective Aug 22, 2005 View History

Description:

Individual study of a particular aspect of Italian culture, language, or civilization. A written proposal for the study/research must be approved in advance by the sponsoring faculty member and the program chair. Number of credits depends on the nature of the student's academic goals and the consent of the faculty advisor.

Units

1 to 4 Units

Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

None