This course reviews and reinforces the speaking, listening, reading and writing skills acquired in Intermediate Italian I . It introduces the student to short texts of Italian literature as well as classics of the Italian cinema. Literature, film and video are used as authentic sources of cultural material and subject matter for conversation and composition. The ability to function competently in daily Italian society is emphasized. Emphasizes development of oral skills, listening comprehension, and reading and writing proficiency through cross-cultural study of contemporary life, traditions, basic social structures and values.
Course is especially useful for students planning future study or work in a French-speaking country.
Writing and understanding business letters, learning the specialized language of French commerce, and gaining awareness of the current French business environment are essential elements of the course. Prepares students for the written and oral examinations given by the Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie de Paris for the internationally recognized Certificat pratique de frangais commercial et iconomique. Introduces students to short passages of French literature from the 17th to the 20th centuries. Through regular group discussion and written commentaries, students learn how to read, analyze and enjoy texts by great French-speaking writers, while improving their ability to think and speak more clearly in French. The course teaches students to analyze and discuss classics of French cinema on a technical, historical, political and cultural level.