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Spring 2020
Apr 18,2024 |
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| ITAL 100 - IS: ITALIAN LANGUAGE |
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Limited opportunities to enroll for course work on an Independent Study basis are available. A student interested in this option should obtain an Independent Study Registration Form from the Registrar, have it completed by the instructor and school dean involved, and return it to the Registrar's Office. Consult the current Schedule of Classes for policies concerning Independent Study.
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study Language/Italian Department |
| ITAL 101 - FOUNDATIONS I - ITALIAN |
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This course is designed to foster creativity and encourage the use of Italian in meaningful, everyday situations while promoting cultural awareness and appreciation. The course is based on ACTFL oral proficiency guidelines with a functional methodology, allowing for the immediate integration of newly learned vocabulary into real-life role-playing. Its primary goal is to emphasize the use of language rather than an abstract knowledge of it. A reality based communication approach will provide the students with the skills to express themselves, both in
speech and in writing, at the novice/low/id-level and will prepare the students with a panorama of Italian culture, from its classical roots to its most contemporary expressions. ln class, listening, speaking, reading, and writing activities will be used to enhance the grasp of vocabulary and to provide opportunities to express ideas in Italian. Students will be constantly encouraged to focus on the goal of reaching communicative competence while striving toward grammatical accuracy.
The text is supported by audio and online material (provided by the instructor via Moodle). Students will be able to carry out activities, do and check their homework, and study and receive some of the lessons through a computer.
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Hybrid, Lecture, Lecture/Online, Online Course Language Department Course Attributes: Gen Ed 2018, Gen Ed 18-Global Awareness |
| ITAL 102 - FOUNDATIONS II - ITALIAN |
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This course is a continuation of Foundations l. The course is designed to foster creativity and encourage the use of Italian in meaningful, everyday situations while promoting cultural awareness and appreciation. It is based on ACTFL oral proficiency guidelines with a functional methodology, allowing for the immediate integration of newly learned vocabulary into real-life role-playing. The course primary goal is to emphasize the use of language rather than an abstract
knowledge ofit. A reality based communication approach will provide the students with the skills necessary to express themselves, both in speech and writing, at the novice/high level and will prepare the students with a panorama of Italian culture, from its classical roots to its most contemporary expressions. In class, listening, speaking, reading, and writing activities will be used to enhance the grasp of vocabulary and to provide opportunities to express ideas in Italian. Students will be encouraged to focus on the goal of reaching communicative competence while
striving toward grammatical accuracy. The text is supported by audio and online material (provided by the instructor via Moodle). Students will be able to carry out activities, do and check their homework, and study and receive some ofthe lessons through a computer.
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Hybrid, Lecture, Lecture/Online, Online Course Language Department Course Attributes: Gen Ed 2018, Gen Ed 18-Global Awareness |
| ITAL 200 - IS: ITALIAN LANGUAGE |
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Limited opportunities to enroll for course work on an Independent Study basis are available. A student interested in this option should obtain an Independent Study Registration Form from the Registrar, have it completed by the instructor and school dean involved, and return it to the Registrar's Office. Consult the current Schedule of Classes for policies concerning Independent Study.
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study Language/Italian Department Course Attributes: OLD GE-INTERNATIONAL ISSUES |
| ITAL 201 - INTERMEDIATE I - ITALIAN |
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This course integrates communicative aspects in all four skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking. In addition, the basic tenants of standards for world language learning (communication, cultures, connections and viewpoints, cultural and linguistic expressions) are embedded in activities and readings done in class. The course is designed to gain fluency through various conversational topics and short compositions. Our goal will be to establish effective communication and reinforce grammatical skills. Discussions on a variety of cultural topics will
improve students’ ability to communicate effectively in various situations created in the classroom. The aim is to reach an Intermediate low/mid-level acquisition (ACTFL scale). The class will combine interactive methodologies and technological advances to create an exciting setting that supports a more realistic and functional approach to the Italian language studies.
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Hybrid, Lecture, Lecture/Online, Online Course Language Department Course Attributes: Gen Ed 2018, Gen Ed 18-Global Awareness, OLD GE-INTERNATIONAL ISSUES |
| ITAL 202 - INTERMEDIATE II - ITALIAN |
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This course is the continuation oflntermediate l. It aims to further develop communicative proficiency on the target language and culture by reinforcing the five skills of speaking, listening reading, writing and cultural competency in the interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational modes established in Intermediate l. Upon successful completion of the course students will be able to express themselves at an intermediate mid/high level as defined by the ACTFL The class
will combine interactive methodologies and technological advances to create an exciting setting that supports a more realistic and functional approach to the Italian language studies.
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Hybrid, Lecture, Lecture/Online, Online Course Language Department Course Attributes: Gen Ed 2018, Gen Ed 18-Global Awareness, OLD GE-INTERNATIONAL ISSUES |
| ITAL 300 - IS: ITALIAN LANGUAGE |
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Limited opportunities to enroll for course work on an Independent Study basis are available. A student interested in this option should obtain an Independent Study Registration Form from the Registrar, have it completed by the instructor and school dean involved, and return it to the Registrar's Office. Consult the current Schedule of Classes for policies concerning Independent Study.
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study Language Department |
| ITAL 301 - ITALIAN CONVERSATION & COMPOSITION |
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This course is designed to gain fluency in Italian through various conversational topics and short compositions. Grammar points covered in previous courses will be used in the development of spontaneous expression in the target language through a combination of written and oral practice. This course aims to establish the basics of effective communication and reinforce grammatical and lexical skills. Discussions on a variety of cultural and social topics will improve students’ ability to communicate orally in various situations with fluency and ease, while at the same time enhancing comprehension and writing skills.
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Hybrid, Lecture, Lecture/Online, Online Course Language Department Course Attributes: Gen Ed 2018, Gen Ed 18-Global Awareness, OLD GE-INTERNATIONAL ISSUES |
| ITAL 305 - ITALIAN CIVILIZATION |
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This course aims to introduce students to the most important and significant events,
trends, and movements in modern and contemporary Italian culture through the study of history. art, literature, film, and music. By considering different cultural and historical texts and essays, together with the analysis of numerous literary, musical, visual and written works, the course will highlight crucial junctures from Risorgimento and the foundation of the Kingdom of Italy through the rise of Neorealism in post-World War II Italy, to the ‘9Os and beyond. This course is taught in English or Italian. View class schedule each semester.
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Hybrid, Lecture, Lecture/Online, Online Course Language Department Course Attributes: Gen Ed 2018, Gen Ed 18-Global Awareness, OLD GE-INTERNATIONAL ISSUES |
| ITAL 309 - BUSINESS ITALIAN I |
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FORMERLY LANG-321: An introduction to business language and vocabulary in the Italian world community. The course will focus on economy, geography, correspondence and trade regulations, as well as vocabulary and language used in banking, advertising, the stock market, insurance, communications, and export and import. Recommended for students with an Italian or business minor.
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Hybrid, Lecture, Lecture/Online, Online Course Language Department Course Attributes: OLD GE-INTERNATIONAL ISSUES |
| ITAL 400 - IS: ITALIAN LANGUAGE |
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Limited opportunities to enroll for course work on an Independent Study basis are available. A student interested in this option should obtain an Independent Study Registration Form from the Registrar, have it completed by the instructor and school dean involved, and return it to the Registrar's Office. Consult the current Schedule of Classes for policies concerning Independent Study.
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study Language/Italian Department |
| ITAL 401 - ADVANCED ITALIAN CONVERSATION & COMPOSITION |
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FORMERLY LANG-423: A continuation of 300-level Italian Conversation and Composition.
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture, Lecture/Online, Online Course Language Department Course Attributes: OLD GE-INTERNATIONAL ISSUES |
| ITAL 403 - READINGS IN ITALIAN LITERATURE |
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FORMERLY LANG-427: This course introduces students to short selected passages from the great works of literature in their original language. Different periods and genres will be covered to give the students a perspective of the depth, scope, and value of literary expression in the cultural fabric of society. Concurrently, the analysis of vocabulary, grammar and syntax in the excerpts will reinforce essential language skills.
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Hybrid, Lecture, Lecture/Online, Online Course Language Department Course Attributes: OLD GE-INTERNATIONAL ISSUES |
| ITAL 409 - BUSINESS ITALIAN II |
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FORMERLY LANG-422: A continuation of 300-level Business Italian I language course.
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Hybrid, Lecture, Lecture/Online, Online Course Language Department Course Attributes: OLD GE-INTERNATIONAL ISSUES |
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