This course introduces the fundamental elements of the Italian language within a cultural context.
Emphasis is on the development of basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend and respond with grammatical accuracy to spoken and written Italian as well as demonstrate cultural awareness. This course must be taken with the accompanying lab. Emphasis is on the progressive development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend and respond with increasing proficiency to spoken and written Italian and demonstrate further cultural awareness. This course must be taken with the accompanying lab.