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Instruction offered by members of the Department of French, Italian and Spanish in the Faculty of Arts.
Department Head – E. Montes Garcés
Italian-speaking students, native speakers or students with previous knowledge of Italian must consult the Department to be placed in a course corresponding to their level of linguistic competence. Native speakers are not eligible to take language courses by special assessment or to receive advanced credit for them.
Note on Prerequisites: All university level prerequisites for Italian courses must be met with a grade of "C-" or better.
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Italian
201
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Beginners' Italian I
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This course, designed for students with no previous knowledge of the language, provides training in the comprehension, speaking, reading and writing of Italian.
Course Hours:
H(4-1)
Antirequisite(s):
Not open to students with credit in Italian 30 or equivalent.
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Italian
301
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Second-Year Italian I
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An intensive course in reading, writing and oral practice.
Course Hours:
H(3-1T)
Prerequisite(s):
Italian 203 or consent of the Department.
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Italian
303
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Second-Year Italian II
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Further development of communication skills in Italian (listening, speaking, writing, reading), as well as the study of cultural issues in the Italian world with emphasis on reading.
Course Hours:
H(3-1T)
Prerequisite(s):
Italian 301 or consent of the Department.
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Italian
305
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Introduction to Textual Analysis
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Development of critical thinking and communicative skills through the analysis of selected literary and non literary texts.
Course Hours:
H(3-1)
Prerequisite(s):
Italian 301 or consent of the Department.
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Italian
307
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Communication
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Study of different types of communication (print and electronic media, correspondence, business). Analysis of relevant aspects of Italian contemporary life.
Course Hours:
H(3-1)
Prerequisite(s):
Italian 301 or consent of the Department.
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Italian
309
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Civilization: Culture and the Arts
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Aspects of Italian civilization and contemporary cultural issues in Italian Studies.
Course Hours:
H(3-1)
Prerequisite(s):
Italian 203 or consent of the Department.
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Italian
401
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Third-Year Italian I
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A course in composition and conversation for advanced students in Italian. Selected readings from literary texts.
Course Hours:
H(3-1T)
Prerequisite(s):
Italian 301, 303 and one other half-course at the 300 level (including Romance Studies 341), or consent of the Department.
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Italian
403
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Third-Year Italian II
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Intensive study of Italian grammar with the goal of attaining greater proficiency in written and oral communication. Grammatical analysis, vocabulary enrichment and development of conversation skills dealing with cultural issues.
Course Hours:
H(3-1T)
Prerequisite(s):
Italian 401 or consent of the Department.
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Italian
405
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Selected Works in Italian Literature
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Introduction to Italian literature with particular emphasis on the novel and poetry.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Italian 301, 303 and one other half-course at the 300 level (including Romance Studies 341), or consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Italian
407
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Performance as Cultural Expression
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Study of Italian theatre, opera and drama as well as popular forms of cultural expression such as festival, music and figurative art.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Italian 301, 303 and one other half-course at the 300 level (including Romance Studies 341), or consent of the Department.
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Italian
409
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Italian Culture through Cinema
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Significant social, cultural and historical issues in Italian society through the medium of film.
Course Hours:
H(3-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Italian 301, 303 and one other half-course at the 300 level (including Romance Studies 341), or consent of the Department.
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Italian
499
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Selected Topics in Italian Studies I
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Selected topics in Italian language, literature or civilization.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Italian 301, 303 and one other half-course at the 300 level in Italian or consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Italian
501
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Interdisciplinary Study of Italian Culture
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Capstone project in Italian studies. Analytical discussion of selected topics each related to students' field of concentration.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Italian 401, 403 and one other half-course at the 400 level, or consent of the Department.
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Italian
502
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Advanced Textual Analysis
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Discussion of selected topics in Italian language, literature or culture. Course designed to develop writing skills. Review of writing strategies, spelling, punctuation, expository and argumentative techniques, using various original sources taken from journalistic, scientific, and literary texts as well as from other media.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Italian 305 and 403 or consent of the Department.
Also known as:
(formerly Italian 503)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Italian
597
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Directed Reading
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Directed reading for students in their third or fourth year. Qualified students will undertake research projects in their specified field of interest under the supervision of a faculty member.
Course Hours:
H(0-3T)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
Notes:
Students wishing to register in this course must first consult with the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Italian
599
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Selected Topics in Italian Studies II
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A specialized course for advanced students. Course may be offered as a seminar or as a directed readings course.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Italian 403 or consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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COURSES OF INSTRUCTION