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 200-010/080 Italian Grammar Review
Systematic review of fundamental aspects of Italian grammar. Study of special problem areas. Some conversational practice.
3 credit hours
PREREQ: ITAL107
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 305-010/080 Advanced Italian Conversation
Discussion of current cultural, social and political topics in Italy. Vocabulary building, grammar exercises and frequent opportunities to improve listening comprehension and speaking skills.
3 credit hours
PREREQ: ITAL211 or ITAL212.
ITAL 326-010/080 Italian Civilization and Culture II
A survey of the major cultural, social and political developments in Italy from its Unification to the present.
3 credit hours
PREREQ: ITAL211 or ITAL212
Note: This course satisfies the College of Arts & Sciences Group B: History & Cultural Change Breadth Requirement.
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.
LLCU 420-010/80 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.
