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            Below are listed the different programs and courses offered (each course is a 3 credit course except Italian language courses which comprise more than one option). Students can choose any of the following courses from any field:

FIELD 1 – ITALIAN LANGUAGE, LITERATURE AND CULTURE

Italian language:
ITALIAN COURSE “Elementary” (Italian 101, 102) for a total of 45 hours. (3 credits)
An elementary course for students without prior knowledge of Italian. In this course you will establish a solid base in the Italian language in the four areas of language skills: listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing.

At the successful completion of this course you will be able to demonstrate proficiency in everyday spoken Italian. You will be able to read simple essays in Italian and write short paragraphs on familiar topics. You will be able to greet people and introduce yourself, give directions, respond to and ask questions, describe your family and friends, order items in a café, discuss your life at school and your hobbies, express likes and dislikes, and recount what you have done in the recent past. You will also have gained specific knowledge about contemporary Italy, including family life, student life, sports and pastimes, music, coffee culture, and regional differences. Students without prior knowledge of Italian will be able to understand and communicate after only 3 weeks. Pre: no prior Italian is required.  Pre: 101 (for 102)

ITALIAN COURSE “Elementary” (Italian 101 - 102) for a total of 90 hours (6 credits).

These first two courses allow students to study the Italian language and to have enough time to attend other elective courses.

 

SUPERINTENSIVE COURSE “Elementary-Intermediate” (Italian 101 – 102 - 103) for a total of 140 hours (9 credits).
An intermediate course continuing grammar introduced in Beginning Italian 101-102 supplemented by further grammar, conversation, and composition. Further development of facility in reading texts of moderate difficulty; selected readings are of 20-century authors. In this course you will establish a solid base in the Italian language in the four areas of language skills: listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. At the successful completion of this course you will be able to demonstrate proficiency in everyday spoken Italian. You will be able to read simple essays in Italian and write short paragraphs on familiar topics. You will be able to greet people and introduce yourself, give directions, respond to and ask questions, describe your family and friends, order items in a café, discuss your life at school and your hobbies, express likes and dislikes, and recount what you have done in the recent past. You will also have gained specific knowledge about contemporary Italy, including family life, student life, sports and pastimes, music, coffee culture, and regional differences.

Students at this level will easily be able to understand and communicate in the target language after the first week. Pre: 101 (for 102) and 102 (for 103), or equivalent.

SUPERINTENSIVE COURSE “Elementary-Intermediate” (Italian 101 – 102 – 103 - 104)  for a total of 230 hours (15 credits).           

The super-intensive courses are for those students interested in a full-immersion study of the Italian language and culture. Students are not required to have previously studied Italian since all 6 levels – beginners to advanced – are covered. An intermediate course continuing grammar introduced in Beginning Italian 101-102 supplemented by further grammar, conversation, and composition. Further development of facility in reading texts of moderate difficulty; selected readings are of 20-century authors. In this course you will establish a solid base in the Italian language in the four areas of language skills: listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. At the successful completion of this course you will be able to demonstrate proficiency in everyday spoken Italian. You will be able to read simple essays in Italian and write short paragraphs on familiar topics. You will be able to greet people and introduce yourself, give directions, respond to and ask questions, describe your family and friends, order items in a café, discuss your life at school and your hobbies, express likes and dislikes, and recount what you have done in the recent past. You will also have gained specific knowledge about contemporary Italy, including family life, student life, sports and pastimes, music, coffee culture, and regional differences.

Students at this level will easily be able to understand and communicate in the target language after the first week. Pre: 101 (for 102), 102 (for 103),  and 103 (for 104), or equivalent.

Conversation and Composition (Italian 205 – 206) (3 credits each)

Ideal for students with previous knowledge of Italian grammar. An intensive course in conversation and composition. Promotes facility in speaking and understanding idiomatic Italian. Students are introduced to contemporary Italian culture through notions of history, geography, art, music, and literature. The four basic communication skills are strengthened through vocabulary development and grammar reviews. Oral and written proficiency is developed through class presentations and critical essays. Lessons and special guests provide

students with the unique opportunity to improve their vocabulary and writing skills. Students at this level will be able to speak and write with grammatical precision and fluency.  Pre: 104 or permission of chairperson.

Civilization of Italy (Italian 301 – 302) (3 credits each.)

The most important aspects of Italian civilization. 301: From the Middle ages to the end of the Renaissance. 302: From the seventeenth century to the present.

An advanced course for students with a solid grasp of the fundamentals of Italian grammar. The course aims at knowing Italian Civilization, History, Art, Literature, Culture, and at achieving proficiency in speaking and writing through vocabulary development and extension of control of higher-level syntactical patterns. Students will discover Italian culture through cuisine, fashion, regional traditions, economy, politics, Italian newspaper and magazine articles, feature films, literary works. Practice is acquired through class presentations, compositions and

discussions, educational trips, hands-on experiences, etc. Lessons and special guests provide students with the unique opportunity to improve their writing, oral skills and their knowledge of Italian language, civilization and culture. Pre: 205 or 206 or permission of chairperson.

Italian culture and cinema:

History of the Italian cinema (Italian 315) (3 credits)

The history of Italian society as seen through the fascinating medium of the greatest films of famous directors such as De Sica, Visconti, Fellini. Ample use of audiovisual materials.

Contemporary Italian cinema (Italian 316) (3 credits)

Director and actors of the “new generation” of Italian filmmakers such as Nanni Moretti, Roberto Benigni, Gabriele Salvatores, Marco Tullio Giordana, etc. The films will be viewed in their original versions and will be analized, issues and problems of contemporary Italian culture, present in their films.

Cantautori Italiani - Singer/song-writers (Italian 320) (3 credits)
Analysis and discussions about problems and issues of contemporary Italian culture, politics and society through Italian songs.  A series of delightful moments spent with Italian songs: listening to the best by modern Italian songwriters (Fabrizio De Andrè, Francesco De Gregori, Francesco Guccini, Paolo Conte, Ivano Fossati, Giorgio Gaber, Lucio Dalla, Pino Daniele, Ligabue, Vasco Rossi, Zucchero ecc.), along with a reading of the lyrics.

 

Italian literature:

Introduction to Italian Literature (Italian 325, 326) (3 credits each)

Appreciation of literature. Representative texts of Italian narrative, drama, and lyric poetry. Elements of the method of criticism. Students explore the literature of the 19th and 20th century through the works of major Italian writers and poets such as Manzoni, Leopardi, Pirandello, Moravia, Montale, Pavese, Pasolini, Calvino, etc. Lessons and special guests provide students with a unique opportunity to improve their writing skills and their ability to analyze literary texts. Pre: one 300-level course or permission of instructor.

Dante’s Divine Comedy (Italian 395)/Dante’s Divine Comedy (Italian 481 taught in Italian) (3 credits each)
Reading in English translation of Dante’s chief work.  Analysis and interpretation of the Divine Comedy from the social, religious, philosophical, and political viewpoints of the Middle Ages.  Dante’s Divine Comedy is a masterpiece of the Western literary tradition and a great synthesis of Medieval culture and society.  Through textual and critical analysis, students will interpret the language and the cultural content of the Divine Comedy.  Secondary readings will be assigned for further interpretation of the most important passages of La Divina Commedia. Pre: one 300-level course or permission of instructor.

Selected Italian Authors (Italian 455) (3 credits)

Works of one or more major authors of Italian literature not treated or emphasized in other courses. Specific author(s) are designated the semester before the course is given. Pre: one 300- level course or permission of the instructor.

Topics in Italian Literature (Italian 465) (3 credits)

Special topics or themes in Italian literature not treated or emphasized in other courses.
Pre: one 300 level course or permission of instructor.

Business correspondence and the language of Tourism (Italian 480) (45 hours) (3 credits)
Study of concepts and terminology relating to the Italian business world. Glossary and style through a look at doing business with Italy, drawn from actual cases. Exploring the Italian corporate structure, advertising in Italy, the media, distribution, banking and corporate finances. Italian business in the United States, success and failure stories. The course is taught in Italian with reviews in English, and includes an in-depth look at specific sectors related to Italian export trade such as the fashion apparel and jewelry industries. Students also learn basic elements of Italian business correspondence. Planned activities include visiting factories and other business environments.
Also basic training for those who work or plan on working in the tourist industry (hotels, restaurants, travel agencies). The course allows the student to master specific technical terminology.
Pre: junior standing, credit or concurrent enrolment in at least one 300-level Italian course, or permission of instructor.

The Works of Dante Alighieri (Italian 481) (3 credits)

Dante’s works with special attention given to analysis and interpretation of the Divine Comedy from the social, religious, philosophical, and political viewpoints of the middle ages. Pre: one 300 level course or permission of instructor.

 

Directed Study (Italian 497) (3 credits)

Designed particularly for the advanced student. Individual research and reports on problems of special interest. (Independent Study). Pre: acceptance of project by a member and approval of chairperson.

Internships and International Experience (IIE 300) (For Field Experience & Internship Opportunities click here).