Conducted in Italian, this course is designed for beginners with no knowledge of Italian. The aim of the course is to develop oral expression, listening comprehension, and reading and writing skills. Class time is devoted to group and paired activities, as well as cultural discussions. (4 credits)
ITAL E-1a Elementary Italian I
Fall term (13720)
Patrizia Rodomonti Duggan, MA, Teaching Assistant in Romance Languages and Literatures, Harvard University.
This course is designed for students with little to no knowledge of Italian. Students study basic Italian grammar and learn to express themselves orally through interaction wiht their instructor and classmates. The course also focuses on listening comprehension and elementary readings. (2 credits)
ITAL E-1b Elementary Italian I
Spring term (23588)
Patrizia Rodomonti Duggan, MA, Teaching Assistant in Romance Languages and Literatures, Harvard University.
Students continue their study of Italian grammar and further develop their oral skills, listening and reading comprehension, and vocabulary through class activities and assignments. Prerequisite: ITAL E-1a, or the equivalent. (2 credits)
ITAL E-2 Intensive Elementary Italian II
Spring term (20160)
*** ITAL E-2 Spring term (20160) has been CANCELED. ***
This course is conducted in Italian. Aural-oral skills and conversational patterns are developed further. We read contemporary material and practice writing while emphasizing Italian culture. Prerequisite: ITAL E-1b, ITAL E-1, or the equivalent.
ITAL E-5 Oral Expression
Fall term (13573)
*** ITAL E-5 Fall term (13573) has been CANCELED. ***
Spring term (23694)
*** ITAL E-5 Spring term (23694) has been CANCELED. ***
This course emphasizes communication strategies to enable students to communicate effectively in an Italian context. Through creative classroom activities and exercises, students learn how Italians interact while discussing ideas, exchanging opinions, and giving advice or information. Prerequisite: three semesters of college-level Italian, or permission of the instructor. (4 credits)