This course is designed for students with no previous knowledge of Italian or with a maximum of two years of high school Italian. No credit will be granted for the course to any student who is fluent in the language or who has had more than two years of high school Italian. Every Fall and Spring. ITA 201 Reading in Italian Literature and Culture 3 credits Reading and discussion of major authors of Italian literature and on topics related to Italian culture. Offered as needed.
Students learn basic language skills while learning about Spanish culture.
Oral practice in the classroom combined with a solid foundation of grammar and vocabulary prepare students for advanced training in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. For students who are beginning Spanish and for those who have studied Spanish for no more than two years in high school. Bilingual students will not receive credit for these courses. SPA 105 Spanish for Bilingual Students 3 credits An in-depth study of Spanish grammar with emphasis on reading and writing for students proficient in spoken Spanish whose formal education has been in English. Vocabulary and critical thinking are developed through literary and cultural readings, and put into practice in class discussions and compositions.