ITAL - Italian

Students will be introduced to the language, familiarized with its basic vocabulary and grammar, and prepared to communicate at an elementary level. They will also be introduced to the distinctive features of the cultures where the language is spoken. The course is for students with none or very little background in the language.

Students develop essential communicative skills and cultural awareness necessary in order to interact with people from that culture, whether it is in their home country or in the United States. In order to take this course, students must have scored a level 2 or 3 in the approved placement test or have taken the introductory course ITAL 100 at Fredonia.

Designed for students with no previous preparation. Study of fundamental speech patterns. Initial emphasis on developing listening comprehension, speaking skills, including pronunciation, with progressive emphasis on reading and writing skills. Discussion of selected cultural aspects.

Designed for students with one semester of college level Italian or equivalent. Further practice in pronunciation and fundamental speech patterns. Continued development of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills for communicative proficiency. Discussion of selected cultural aspects.

Students will strengthen their language skills and develop an understanding of Italian culture. Emphasis will be on communication in Italian.