ELEMENTARY ITALIAN II (IL1020)

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Sequel to Italian I, with an emphasis on debate, more advanced grammatical structure, plus introduction to literary texts, newspaper reading, and Italian cinema. A field trip to Florence or Naples will fully expose students to Italian culture.

Code: 
IL1020
Name: 
ELEMENTARY ITALIAN II
Discipline: 
IL (Italian)
Type: 
Regular
Level: 
Undergraduate
Credits: 
4
Can be taken twice for credit?: 
No
Pre-requisites: 
IL1010
Co-requisites: 
None

Learning Outcomes

  1. Exclusive use of the language in dialogues and drills encourages development of linguistic awareness in a meaningful and dynamic context, while class discussions and reports broaden the student's view of Italian life and culture.
  2. The focus is not solely on grammar and vocabulary but also provide a solid introduction to Italian culture, society and politics that will be useful for courses in other disciplines.
  3. This two-course sequence is designed to provide a solid foundation in both spoken and written Italian, this intensive introduction permits comprehensive coverage of basic structures and vocabulary.

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