XII. Course Descriptions
Italian Studies
School of Languages and Literatures
Note: Literary texts are, at all levels, studied in the original language. Students registering in these courses will be expected
to have the appropriate knowledge.
| ITAL*1060 Introductory Italian I F,W (4-0) [0.50] |
| This is a beginning course in Italian providing the fundamentals of grammar, structure and idiom. Introduction to aspects
of Italian life and culture through audio-visual aids.
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| Offering(s): |
Also offered through Distance Education format. |
| Restriction(s): |
Not available to students who have credit for 4U Italian or equivalent. |
| Department(s): |
School of Languages and Literatures |
| ITAL*1070 Introductory Italian II W (3-1) [0.50] |
| This course is a continuation of ITAL*1060. In addition to basic grammar and composition, texts from contemporary culture are introduced.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
ITAL*1060 |
| Restriction(s): |
This course may not be taken by students who have OAC Italian or equivalent. |
| Department(s): |
School of Languages and Literatures |
| ITAL*2050 Introduction to Literature F (2-1) [0.50] |
| This course introduces students to the scholarly study of literature, including critical commentaries. The course focuses
on the notion of a European literary tradition in which works by German and Italian authors are key. The lectures are in English,
but students taking the course under this code will read texts originally written in Italian in the original language and
German works in Italian translation. Students will submit some work in Italian.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
ITAL*2090 |
| Restriction(s): |
GERM*2050.
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| Department(s): |
School of Languages and Literatures |
| ITAL*3060 Advanced Italian W (3-0) [0.50] |
| This course will combine Italian grammar, composition, and translation with Italian literature and film. While addressing
aspects of modern and contemporary Italian literature, history and culture, the course will teach students to understand spoken
Italian, to converse, and to communicate in written Italian at an advanced level.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
ITAL*2070 or ITAL*2090 |
| Department(s): |
School of Languages and Literatures |
| ITAL*3400 Renaissance Lovers and Fools W (3-0) [0.50] |
| In this course, students will read Italian Renaissance plays such as Machiavelli's "The Mandrake" and Bibbiena's "Calandria"
with special attention to the portrayals of lovers and fools. The course will place particular emphasis on representations
of class and gender relations. Additional readings in medieval literature, history, and critical theory will provide background
and context for the plays. Lectures and texts are in English. Students registered in ITAL*3400 will meet a fourth hour per week to discuss texts in Italian. This course is offered in conjunction with HUMN*3400.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
ITAL*2090 |
| Co-requisite(s): |
HUMN*3400 |
| Restriction(s): |
ITAL*2100, HUMN*2100 |
| Department(s): |
School of Languages and Literatures |
| ITAL*3700 Experiential Learning and Language S,F,W (0-0) [0.50] |
| This course provides an opportunity for independent study based on an experiential project in Italian. The project (approximately
70 hours) must be approved by a faculty member in the School of Languages and Literatures. It will include research about
experiential learning, a reflective piece of writing and a public oral presentation about the project.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
10.00 credits including 1.50 credits in Italian. |
| Restriction(s): |
A minimum cumulative average of 70% in all Italian course attempts. Instructor consent required. |
| Department(s): |
School of Languages and Literatures |
