Italian

This course is for students with little or no background in Italian. Emphasizes the four comprehension skills (reading, writing, speaking, and listening), although class time is used primarily to practice listening to and speaking Italian. Proficiency is achieved in the present tenses, the use of articles, and everyday vocabulary. An awareness of contemporary Italian culture is also emphasized.

A continuation of IT 101. Emphasizes the four basic comprehension skills, the past tenses, direct and indirect pronouns, reflexives, frequently used vocabulary, and Italian culture. Class time is spent primarily practicing, listening to, and speaking Italian.

A continuation of IT 102. Emphasizes the four basic comprehension skills and focuses on the differences between the imperfect and passato prossimo, the future and conditional tenses, and Italian culture. Class is conducted entirely in Italian for extensive practice in listening and speaking skills.

A continuation of IT 201. Emphasizes the four basic comprehension skills, the use of the subjunctive, and cultural readings and discussions. Class is conducted entirely in Italian for extensive practice in listening and speaking skills.