Italian

Minor

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Requirements for the Minor (20 credits)

Students may apply only 4 credits gained through exemption or placement (ITAL 20 or ITAL 30) toward the minor.

I. ITAL 20/Fundamentals of Oral and Written Italian II (4)

II. ITAL 30/Intermediate Italian (4)

III. Three (3) upper-level courses chosen from among the following (12 credits):

• ITAL 101/Advanced Italian Conversation and Contemporary Culture (4)
• ITAL 102/Contemporary Italian Cinema (4)
• ITAL 103/From Book to the Screen (4)
• ITAL 111/Selected Topics (in English) (2-4)

Courses

Courses Offered

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ITAL 101 - Formerly 1 - Fundamentals of Oral and Written Italian I (4)

An introduction to the Italian spoken and written language. The course covers the basics of the Italian language through videos, songs, interactive practice in the classroom and weekly on-line work. Emphasis is on oral expression and listening comprehension.
Students are encouraged to take ITAL 102 - Formerly 20 - the following spring semester. Offered fall semester.

ITAL 102 - Formerly 20 - Fundamentals of Oral and Written Italian II (4)

A continuation of ITAL 101 - Formerly 1 - , this course emphasizes reading and writing skills and completes the basic study of Italian grammar. Videos, songs, interactive practice in the classroom, and weekly on-line work.
Prerequisite: ITAL 101 - Formerly 1 - Offered each semester.

ITAL 201 - Formerly 30 - Intermediate Italian (4)

A continuation of ITAL 102 - Formerly 20 - , this course aims to increase fluency in spoken and written Italian through on-line activities, class discussions, projects, presentations, and written assignments. It also covers difficult points of grammar and briefly reviews fundamental structures
Prerequisite: ITAL 102 - Formerly 20 - Offered each semester.

ITAL 205 - Formerly 100 - Italian for Business (4)

Emphasis on commercial situations and terminology used for business transaction in Italy today. Students will learn how to effectively communicate in job related settings. Some topics include job interviews and presentations, advertising, writing formal letters, resumes, faxes, emails, banking, import-export, etc. The goal is to prepare students for the Italian CIC (Certificato di Italiano Commerciale intermedio) which can be used with firms that conduct business with Italy.
Prerequisite: ITAL 201 - Formerly 30 - . Offered in alternate years.

ITAL 301 - Formerly 101 - Italian Conversation and Contemporary Culture (4)

This course is designed to increase fluency in conversation on current themes and trends in Italy through the use of cultural materials and media such as newspapers, magazines, songs, internet, film and television. Oral presentations, skits, and situational activities will be incorporated.
Prerequisite: ITAL 201 - Formerly 30 - Offered in alternate years.
Fulfills: DIT

ITAL 302 - Formerly 102 - Contemporary Italian Cinema (4)

Viewing of contemporary Italian films with lectures and discussions on topics such as society, media, life styles, family, and politics. Oral presentations and short papers. Conducted in Italian.
Prerequisite: ITAL 201 - Formerly 30 - Offered in alternate years.

ITAL 304 - Formerly 103 - From Book to Screen (4)

The course focuses on the analysis of selected Italian masterpieces of the nineteenth and twentieth century and their subsequent "translation" onto the screen by Italian filmmakers. It also serves as an introduction to the major literary movements through the works of predominant writers and film directors. Conducted in Italian.
Prerequisite: ITAL 201 - Formerly 30 - or equivalent Offered in alternate years.
Fulfills: BH, WI

ITAL 300 - Formerly 150 - Independent Study in Italian (2-4)

Students investigate a chosen topic in Italian literature or language and culture under the guidance of the Italian department faculty. Oral and written reports.
Course may be repeated. Meets: Weekly. Prerequisite: A minimum of 12 credits of work in Italian with a B average. Every semester and during the summer term abroad.

Italian Courses in English

ITAL 350 - Formerly 111 - Selected Topics: (2-4)

A study of a topic or topics in Italian culture or literature not covered by the current offerings of the French and Italian Department. Offered in English. May be repeated for credit as topic changes. Students may elect a two-credit module stopping at mid-semester.
Amount of credit established at time of registration. Course may be repeated. Offering to be determined.

Foreign Languages Across the Curriculum

ITAL 299 - Formerly 99 - Italian Across The Curriculum (4)

Foreign Language Across the Curriculum is a tutorial program which seeks to enable students with at least intermediate-level proficiency in a foreign language to access authentic materials in that language that are relevant to a cognate course. Students will use their acquired skills to read and interpret texts in the foreign language and/or conduct research in the language. Knowledge gained will be applied to the work of the cognate course.
Course may be repeated. Signature of instructor required for registration. Prerequisite: ITAL 201 - Formerly 30 -

AP

Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations

A student receiving a score of 4 or 5 on the Italian examination is exempt from ITAL 30 and is considered to have fulfilled the College’s general education language requirement. AP credits in Italian do not apply to the language-in-context general education requirement. See pages 15-16 for further information about AP credits.

Lang-in-Context

Language-in-Context Requirement for Italian

The following regularly offered courses fulfill the language-in-context requirement for students offering Italian as their language. Courses from foreign language departments and programs offered to fulfill this requirement must be in addition to the eight credits needed to fulfill the language requirement. For other courses, see the list published each semester.

• ARTHST 5/Western Art II: Pre-Modern and Modern (4)
• ARTHST 103/Italian Renaissance Art (4)
• ARTHST 104/Baroque and Rococo Art (4)
• CL 21/The History of Ancient Rome (4)
• HIST 136/Foundations of the European Intellectual Tradition (4)
• HIST 137/Modern European Intellectual History (4)
• ITAL 99/Foreign Languages Across the Curriculum (4)
• ITAL 111/Selected Topics(2-4)
• MUS 3/The Enjoyment of Music (4)
• MUS 12/History of Western Music I (4)
• MUS 13/History of Western Music II (4)
• MUS 101/Music of the Middle Ages and Renaissance (4)
• MUS 103/Music of the Baroque and Classical Periods (4)
• MUS 111/Music of the 19th and 20th Centuries (4)
• PSCI 107/European Politics (4)
• PSCI 137/Europe in World Affairs (4)

Students who wish to use a course designated ITAL to satisfy the language-in-context requirement must take a course that is appropriate to their skills in Italian or can choose ITAL 111/Selected Topics (in English).

Off-Campus Programs

Off-Campus Programs

Italian Language, Art and Culture Summer Program in Venice , Italy

The program offers up to 8 credits in language and culture courses in Venice , a world center of the arts with a unique environment and a vibrant cultural life that is ideal for learning the Italian language and its culture. The courses will help not only students who plan to minor in Italian, but also students who are interested in the culture and life style of Italy , or just want to complete the language or language in context requirements.

Semester in Italy

Students interested in spending a semester in Italy should select, with the help of the Department, one of the programs approved for the Study-Abroad List.