Course Description
Emphasis is on conversational skills with attention to reading,
writing, and listening comprehension. Fundamentals of Italian
pronunciation and grammar and study of Italian culture. Work in
the language laboratory.
Athena Title
Elementary Intensive Italian
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in ITAL 1002, ITAL 1110, ITAL 1110E
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student Learning Outcomes
- Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to carry on simple conversations about the present, past, and future.
- Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to understand clear narrative descriptions by the instructor.
- Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to handle some simple situations which they might encounter while traveling in Italy.
- Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to read simple narratives and dialogues.
- Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to write short letters and compositions about familiar topics.
Topical Outline
- Functions: talking about the past, present, and future; influencing others; agreeing and disagreeing; describing and explaining; expressing courtesy and respect; expressing emotional involvement; giving commands; expressing wishes; making requests and recommendations; advising; talking about what you would do/should have done; ordering and making polite requests.
- Topics and vocabulary: parts of the body, physical health, places, stores, geographical features; professions; social life; advice; money; travel; restaurants; hotels; relationships; pastimes.
- Grammar: future, present perfect vs. imperfect; commands; conditional; subjunctive; comparatives and superlatives.
- Pronunciation: attention will be given to vowels, consonants, stress, and intonation throughout the course.
- Culture: cultural material on customs, geography, history, literature, art and politics of Italy.
General Education Core
CORE IV: World Languages and Global Culture
