ITLN 101GH - Elementary Italian I

Credit(s): 4

This course will bring students directly in touch with the language and culture of contemporary Italy. The format and structure will enable students to acquire solid grammar and conversational skills and become acquainted with the Italian culture. (Intermittently)

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the course, students will be able to

Express many of their own interests in spoken and written Italian.
Conduct a basic conversation in Italian.
Understand a great deal of what others are saying or writing in Italian.
Understand Italian society and culture as compared to their own cultural background.
Apply the basics of Italian grammar to real life scenarios.
Examine the nature of human experience and/or artistic expression.
Demonstrate awareness of the self as a member of a multicultural global community.