Four credit hours. Italian II Basic comprehensive course for students with little or no previous knowledge of Italian. Focus is on developing the skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing at an introductory level as well as familiarizing students with facets of Italy, Italian culture, and contemporary Italian life. Exercises in the language lab constitute an integral component of the course. Four credit hours.
Emphases are on reinforcing reading, speaking, and writing skills.
Four credit hours. An informal, weekly, small-group meeting for conversation practice, led by the Italian Language Assistant. Topics will vary, to include everyday life experience, contemporary culture and media, and literature. Conducted in Italian. May be repeated for credit.