ITALIAN 280 - Advanced Conversation and Composition

Institution:

Bard College

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Description:

The aim of this course is to help students obtain a sense of fluency in their oral and written expression of Italian, through focused writing (expository and creative); strategic vocabulary building; and scheduled discussion, debate, and short presentations. The course incorporates a comprehensive review of grammar, offers a basic introduction to Italian prose stylistics (through examination of excerpts from fiction, current political commentary, humor, literary essays, philosophical texts, newspaper and magazine articles, children's literature, etc.), and introduces students to Italian cinema and its cultural impact. Students are required to enroll in a weekly laboratory session for multimedia work. Prerequisite: Italian 201 or permission of the instructor.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bard.edu

Phone Number:

(845) 758-6822

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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