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1.00 Credits
One unit. An opportunity for an advanced student to work independently, under the direction of a faculty member, on some topic not included in the regular offerings. Prerequisite: permission of the department.
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1.00 Credits
One unit. Attendance is required at every meeting; at least one paper must be presented by each student. This course may be repeated once for credit with permission of the department. Prerequisites: junior standing and permission of the department. Offered periodically; consult department chair. A non-refundable laboratory fee is required.
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3.00 Credits
One unit. This is an intensive and fast-paced class for students 0-2 years of Italian who wish to acquire basic speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills before entering the intermediate level. This course will also expose students to many features of Italian culture; it consists of three hours of class and one hour of outside fi lm viewing or other intensive projects. Conducted in Italian. Offered fall and spring semesters.
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1.00 Credits
One unit. An intensive and fast-paced class for students who wish to review previously learned grammar and acquire greater profi ciency in Italian. The course will continue to focus on the skills of speaking, reading, writing, and listening, as well as developing an awareness and appreciation for Italian culture. Activities will include extensive practice in conversation and writing as well as analyzing different kinds of texts (newspapers, magazines, websites, short stories, poems) which provide perspectives on Italian culture. Prerequisite: IT 107 or 2-3 years of high school Italian or 2-3 semesters of college Italian.
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1.00 Credits
One unit. This course is designed to develop the listening, speaking and pronunciation skills of students wishing to move into advanced Italian courses. Class discussions will be centered on popular Italian culture and materials will include music, television shows, movies and websites. Prerequisite: IT 117 or equivalent. Offered spring semester.
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1.00 Credits
One unit. This course is designed for students who wish to master more complex grammatical structures and broaden their vocabulary by means of directed topical conversations, open conversations, journals, and composition writing. Special emphasis will be placed on writing, speaking, and pronunciation. Students will read and analyze different artistic texts (novels, plays, short stories, fi lms, poems), as well as examine and discuss works of art by Italian painters such as Michelangelo, Da Vinci, Botticelli, Boccioni, Modigliani, De Chirico, and Morandi. Prerequisite: IT 117 or equivalent. Offered fall semester.
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1.00 Credits
One unit. This course broadens and deepens students' understanding of Italian grammar and composition as they work on writing and speaking skills at the advanced level. Various forms of written expression such as letters, essays, summaries, textual analyses, and fi lm criticism will be addressed. Students will acquire theoretical vocabulary through weekly readings of online newspapers, magazines, websites, and blogs that focus on social, cultural and political issues in Italy. Prerequisite: IT 231 or equivalent. Offered spring semester.
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1.00 Credits
One unit. This course introduces students to reading literary texts in Italian and aims to develop skills in literary analysis and critical writing using examples of poetry, theater and prose. The course also introduces students to major research sources as well as to the nature and methodology of writing scholarly papers. Prerequisite: IT 232 or permission of instructor. Offered as required.
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1.00 Credits
One unit. This course focuses on Dante's imaginary voyage from the depths of Hell to the heights of Heaven, one of the most fascinating journeys in literature. While reading about Dante's winding path to divinity, students will be introduced to the richness of medieval culture, including its refi ned religious mysticism and its earthy popular traditions. Dante's use of the theological concepts of gender reversal will be among the themes explored. The course will be taught in English translation. Offered as required.
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1.00 Credits
One unit. From neorealist drama to the spaghetti western, from screwball comedy to underground horror fi lm, Italian cinematic imports have inspired American fi lms. In addition, Italian fi lms paint a fascinating portrait of Italian society as it has evolved over the course of the 20th century. This course will examine landmark works of Italian fi lms as both works of narrative art and as products of a rich and ever-changing culture. Issues of gender, class, religion, and politics will be addressed. Cross-listed with EN 357. Offered as required.
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