Italian (ITAL)

This course introduces the fundamentals of Italian through listening, speaking, reading and writing. This course provides practice in pronunciation and development of comprehension.

This course builds on the foundations established in ITAL 101 through listening, speaking, reading and writing activities. This course provides practice in pronunciation and development of comprehension.

This course provides students with basic communication skills for survival while traveling or studying in Italy. Emphasis is placed on cultural competence and interaction skills. This course does not fulfill the B.A. language requirement. Students who have previously studied Italian are required to take the placement test. Instruction is in Italian.

This course is designed specifically for heritage Italian speakers and Spanish-speaking learners, building on their existing linguistic knowledge. The course focuses on filling knowledge gaps and strengthening literacy, providing a tailored learning experience that reconnects heritage speakers with their roots while enabling Spanish speakers to gain fluency in Italian more effectively. There is one hour a week of asynchronous online work.

This course covers the fundamentals of Italian through listening, speaking, reading and writing. The course is the equivalent of ITAL 101 and ITAL 102.

This course covers the fundamentals of Italian through listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The course is the equivalent of ITAL 231 and ITAL 232.

A thorough review of grammar, vocabulary building, conversation, composition and reading.

A thorough review of grammar, vocabulary building, conversation, composition and reading.

This is an advanced communication and culture course designed to bridge basic language study with upper-level coursework in the Italian language and culture. It is intended for students who have begun to develop advanced skills in interpretive, interpersonal and presentational communication and are interested in delving deeper into the study of Italian-speaking countries, their histories and their cultures. Instruction is in Italian.

This course explores the world of Italian pop culture, examining its impact on contemporary Italian society. We will delve into Italian media, analyze their influence on Italian society and culture, and study the role of music, arts, comics, etc. in shaping cultural trends. Through music videos, film clips and media analysis, students will gain insight into how pop culture reflects Italy's social, historical, political and cultural transformations. This course offers a lens to understand the modern Italian identity and its global resonance. Instruction is in Italian.

In this course, students will study the history and the arts of Italy from the Etruscans to 1814. Instruction is in Italian.

This course studies Italian society, economics, politics and the arts from 1814 to the present. Instruction in Italian.

This course introduces students to Italian linguistics, with special emphasis on Italian phonetics. Students will engage with theoretical concepts and practical applications to understand the phonological structures and sounds that make up the Italian language. Class activities and assignments aim to enhance overall language proficiency, including listening, reading, speaking and pronunciation skills. Instruction is in Italian.

This Italian course focuses on building proficiency in the language with an emphasis on oral and written expression to facilitate further study of the culture. Students will learn how to use the appropriate language in culturally specific contexts and develop intercultural competence. The course's essential question is "How do Italian-speaking peoples communicate on subjects that are at the heart of their societies?" Instruction is in Italian.

This Italian course introduces students to the regions or countries where the language is spoken, the features of the area, and the ways of life there. The course examines the identities, customs and events that influence the lives of people living in these culturally and linguistically defined areas and explores the diverse cultural landscapes that shape their lives. Instruction is in Italian.

This course studies commercial and technical vocabulary and trade customs in conjunction with practice in the art of commercial communication, including interviews, letter writing and simultaneous interpretation. Instruction is in Italian.

The purpose of this course is to acquaint students with Italian literature through the study of excerpts of canonical texts ranging from the 12th to the 21st century. Different genres will be studied: philosophy, essay, poetry, theater, novel, short story and song, always presented within an historical, political, social and artistic framework. In this class, students will also learn strategies, using models and tools (such as the methodology for textual analysis and the study of rhetorical terms), to read and analyze any text better. Instruction is in Italian.

This course studies Italian business, economy and politics, and the influence the Italian society has on them.

This course is designed to introduce the student to the rich Italian culinary tradition. Through readings and presentations, students will familiarize themselves with the diversity present in Italian cuisine and prepare the dishes that best represent various regions of Italy. Instruction is in Italian.

This course studies literary Italian short stories from the Middle Ages to the 21st century, including a selection of texts by prominent authors such as Giovanni Boccaccio, Giambattista Basile, Giovanni Verga, Grazia Deledda, Gabriele D'Annunzio, Luigi Pirandello, Natalia Ginzburg, Italo Calvino and Ada Negri.

This is an advanced communication and culture course designed to bridge basic language study with upper-level coursework in Italian literature and culture. It is intended for students who have begun to master advanced skills in interpretive, interpersonal and presentational communication and are interested in examining nuances of the Italian language and culture while studying abroad.

Discussions deal with topics of current interest. Instruction is in Italian.

This course offers an interdisciplinary exploration of Italian American culture, focusing on the narratives, traditions and experiences that define the Italian American identity. Through the study of texts, music, visual arts, culinary traditions, iconic figures and communities, students will examine key themes such as immigration, assimilation, cultural conflict and the search for identity within a multicultural context. Instruction is in Italian.

This course studies Italian theatre from the Renaissance to the 21st century, including a selection of texts by prominent authors such as Niccolò Machiavelli, Torquato Tasso, Carlo Goldoni, Alessandro Manzoni, Luigi Pirandello and Dario Fo.

This course studies the works of major Italian writers from the 19th century to the present. Instruction is in Italian.

This course studies Italian poetry from the Middle Ages to the 21st century, including a selection of texts by prominent authors such as Dante Alighieri, Francesco Petrarca, Ludovico Ariosto, Gaspara Stampa, Torquato Tasso, Ugo Foscolo, Giacomo Leopardi, Giovanni Pascoli, Giuseppe Ungaretti, Eugenio Montale, Mario Luzi and Alda Merini.

In this course, translation will be practiced as the 5th foreign language skill and will also be used as a pedagogic tool in language learning. A general and brief theoretical study will provide students with an understanding of what is involved in the translation process. The main focus of the course will be practical, from a brief review of the main translation strategies to the practice of different types of translation. Students learn how to use the main translation strategies, different types of translations and interpretation, and translation to develop and improve linguistic and cultural competences in Italian.

A study of selected works of Italian literature. Instruction is in English. May be repeated for credit when content varies.

This course studies a particular topic in Italian literature. It may cover all or a specific Italian literature genre. This course may be repeated if content varies.

Students will study a particular topic in the culture of Italy. Course may be repeated if content varies.

Students will study a particular topic in Italian linguistics. Topics could include an introduction to Italian sociolinguistics and psycholinguistics. Course may be repeated if content varies.

This course studies Italian cinema from the early days to the present, with a focus on its relation to key features of Italian history, society and cultures. Instruction is in Italian.

This language lab is aimed at complementing 300- and 400-level Italian content courses. In addition to enrolling into each upper-level content course, students may be required to enroll in the correspondent advanced language lab. The language lab may be taught by the same instructor of the content course or by a different instructor. In the language lab, the students will work on the linguistic component of the course by practicing reading advanced literary/specialized texts in the target language and speaking and/or writing about the contents of the course. The lab will focus on technical/literary lexicon, advanced grammar, and pragmatic and stylistic features.

The course allows students an opportunity to complete independent studies under faculty supervision. Instruction is in Italian.

This course will provide students with experiential learning opportunities within the Italian-speaking field. The internship course is designed to provide practical experience in fields such as government, business, industry, health sciences, administration, education, translation or the arts, where they can apply their language skills. Examples of internship work may include working for a company in the student's field of interest abroad; serving as a research assistant for a professor; completing a translation project; or working as an interpreter. A journal, internship report, research paper, bibliography or evaluation from the internship provider is required. Credits earned correspond to the internship hours completed. Up to six credits may be applied as electives in the Italian major or minor.