Italian Studies - Intermediate I

This course develops students' language and cultural competence while extending their knowledge of Italian history and society through study of a selection of cultural texts. The course integrates written and multi-media materials to increase students' fluency and accuracy in oral and written forms, including recognition and ability to use appropriately idiomatic forms of the language within their cultural context. Active language production is encouraged in classroom situations, structured conversations and oral presentations. Class time is divided between interactive language work, study of Italian history and culture, and analysis of cultural texts and historical documents.