ITAL 105 Italian I - Elementary
Introduction to the Italian language and development of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills through the use of basic texts.
4 credit hours
Note: ITAL 105, All sections are for students who have never studied Italian or who have taken 2 years or less of Italian in high school. For any language placement questions, please contact Crista Johnson at cristaj@udel.edu.
ITAL 106 Italian II - Elementary/Intermediate
Completion of basic Italian. Increasing mastery of the basic skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing.
4 credit hours
PREREQ: ITAL105
RESTRICTIONS: Two to three years of high school Italian acceptable in lieu of prerequisite.
Note: ITAL 106, All sections are for students who have taken 2 or 3 years of Italian in high school. For any language placement questions, please contact Crista Johnson at cristaj@udel.edu.
ITAL 107 Italian III - Intermediate
Review of grammar, continued practice in speaking and writing, reading texts of average difficulty.
4 credit hours
PREREQ: ITAL106
RESTRICTIONS: Four years of high school Italian acceptable in lieu of prerequisite. Satisfies College of Arts and Sciences language requirement.
Note: ITAL 107, All sections are for students who have taken 4 years or more of Italian in high school. For any language placement questions, please contact Crista Johnson at cristaj@udel.edu.
ITAL 205-010/080 Italian Conversation
Practical use of Italian by means of oral reports and discussions. Emphasis on improvement of basic conversational skills. Grammar review and written work when appropriate.
3 credit hours
PREREQ: ITAL107
RESTRICTIONS: Prerequisite requires a minimum grade of B. One 200-level Italian course may be substituted for Prerequisite.
ITAL 211-010/080 Italian Reading and Composition: Short Fiction
Reading and discussion of Italian short stories. Several short compositions. Grammar review where appropriate.
3 credit hours
PREREQ: ITAL200, ITAL205 or ITAL206.
Note: This course satisfies the College of Arts & Sciences Group A: Creative Arts & Humanities Breadth Requirement.
ITAL 300-010/080 Advanced Italian Composition and Grammar
Students will practice, apply, and enhance the language skills learned in earlier classes through different kinds of written communications (i.e. summaries, opinion papers, narrations, feature articles) and class participation. A course packet with contemporary short stories in Italian will serve as the basis for writing projects and class discussion.
3 credit hours
PREREQ: ITAL211 or ITAL212.
ITAL 355-010 Special Topics
Explores an area of special interest in Italian literature or cultural studies. See http://primus.nss.udel.edu/CoursesSearch/ for topics.
3 credit hours
PREREQ: Any 300-level Italian course.
RESTRICTIONS: May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
ITAL 455-010/080 Selected Authors, Works and Themes
Works of one or more outstanding authors or on a special theme.
3 credit hours
PREREQ: Any two Ital 300-level literature courses
RESTRICTIONS: Can be repeated for credit when topics vary. May be offered jointly with ITAL655.
Note: A 400 level section meets with a 600 level section.
ITAL 655-010 Selected Authors, Works and Themes
Seminar on works of one or more outstanding authors or on a special theme.
3 credit hours
RESTRICTIONS: Can be repeated for credit when topics vary. May be offered jointly with ITAL455.
NOTE: A 600 level section meets with a 400 level section.
LLCU 420-010 Topics in Italian Literature
Examine diverse Italian authors and literary movements. Hone critical thinking skills while developing the tools necessary for perceptive literary and cultural analysis.
3 credit hours
RESTRICTIONS: May be repeated three times with different topics for credit.
Note: A 400 level section meets with a 600 level section.
Section satisfies A&S writing requirement.
