ITAL281L - Italian for Conversation

3 Credit(s)

Liberal Arts
This course will serve to improve conversational fluency in Italian. Students entering should have a good command of the fundamental structures of the language (present tense, past tenses, future, and the conditional and subjunctive moods), since grammar will not be taught formally, but only reviewed cursorily as situations warrant it. While the four language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) will be reinforced, particular emphasis will be placed on listening and speaking. Cultural readings and listening comprehension activities will provide stimulus for discussion. Through readings, presentations, discussions and role play, students will improve pronunciation and develop vocabulary that allows them to communicate on topics such as contemporary Italy, human relationships, the arts, history, cinema and music. Students will be required to give two oral presentations in Italian on topics related to Italian culture. Required for the Italian minor/major.

Offered When: Spring