Course Description
A continuation of Intermediate Italian. Emphasis on
strengthening the students' speaking, listening, reading, and
writing skills at the intermediate level. Conversation,
compositions, reading of texts, and grammar review.
Athena Title
Intermediate Italian
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in ITAL 2110, ITAL 2002
Non-Traditional Format
This course will be taught 95% or more online. Assignments,
discussions, and student works are managed online according to
the Guidelines for Online Teaching and Digital Literacy of the
Romance Languages Department.
Prerequisite
ITAL 2001 or ITAL 2001E or ITAL 2600
Semester Course Offered
Offered every year.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student Learning Outcomes
- Students will develop, support, and effectively express ideas in written/oral form using clear language at the intermediate level.
- Students will talk about and express opinions on familiar topics in the present, the past and the future as well as express different types of hypotheses.
- Students will read a variety of authentic texts about relevant issues in Italian contemporary society.
- Students will continue to build upon the language structures learned in ITAL 1001 through 2001 and expand grammar knowledge with the introduction of new points like the remote past and the past and imperfect subjunctive.
- Students will study and discuss topics ranging from interpersonal relationships, school and work, food to historical regional differences and present societal challenges, and make connections with their own experiences and knowledge.
Topical Outline
- Review of principles of Italian grammar. Online conversation and discussions to develop speaking and listening skills. Readings from a variety of topical and literary sources which will provide students with information for online discussions
and compositions. Writing in Italian to expand knowledge of Italian lexicon and syntax and a broader understanding of Italian culture.
General Education Core
CORE IV: World Languages and Global Culture
