Courses

Spring 2007 - Italian Course Descriptions

Italian 001 - Elementary Italian I

A - Block C - Giulia Po
B - Block D - Elena Paolini
C - Block F - Isabella Perricone

Development of basic language skills. Introduction to fundamental grammatical structures with emphasis on speaking, listening comprehension and elementary writing assignments. Conducted in Italian. No prerequisites.

Italian 002 - Elementary Italian II

A - Block A - Elena Paolini
B - Block E - Giulia Po
C - Block G - Constance Toth-Berindei
D - Block I - Constance Toth-Berindei
E - Block MNr - Paola Servino

A continuation of Italian 001. This course advances the study of basic grammar and vocabulary. Readings and films will provide the cultural context for class activities, oral presentations and compositions. Conducted in Italian. Prerequisite: Italian 001 or equivalent.

Italian 003 - Intermediate Italian I

A - Block D - Silvia Monteleone-Wasson

Continued study of grammar and syntax with emphasis on more advanced structural principles. More extensive readings on cultural, social, and literary topics and viewing of films will form the basis for class discussions and written work. Students are required to register for a recitation section that consists of a weekly 40-minute conversation group. Conducted in Italian. Prerequisite: Italian 002 or equivalent.

Italian 004 - Intermediate Italian II

A - Block E+mw - Daniela Bartalesi-Graf
B - Block F+tr - Silvia Monteleone-Wasson

Through the study of authentic readings and films, the curriculum for Italian 004 focuses on post-World War II Italian history and society from the Fascist era through the Seventies. The course is designed to improve writing and conversational skills and to reinforce the basic linguistic knowledge acquired in Italian 001-003. Class discussions, oral presentations and debates, written assignments and tests, and a final exam. Conducted in Italian. Prerequisite: Italian 003 or equivalent.

Italian 004-WW - Intermediate Italian II

Block ARR (Wednesday 12:00-12:50) - Daniela Bartalesi-Graf

Students will use writing as a means to become more deeply engaged in the readings and films, develop critical thinking, and improve their writing and discussion skills in Italian. No extra graded work will be assigned. The workshop will provide the opportunity to map ideas for compositions, engage in peer discussion of drafts, and have individual conferences with the instructor. The writing workshop requires an extra 50 minutes of class time each week, and in recognition of the extra time commitment, a record of participation will appear on the student’s transcript. This course may be taken only in conjunction with IT 004.

Italian 022 - Composition and Conversation II

A - Block G+ - Daniela Bartalesi-Graf
B - Block J+ - Patricia Di Silvio

Focus on aspects of Italian culture, history and social issues through the reading of a contemporary novel, short stories, and selected articles. Emphasis on expanding vocabulary, reviewing advanced grammatical structures and improving analytical skills. Course work includes oral and written assignments, films and exams. Conducted in Italian. Prerequisite: Italian 004 or 021, or consent.

Italian 022-WW - Composition and Conversation II Writing Workshop Option

Block Im (Monday 3:00-3:50) - Patricia Di Silvio

This workshop will pay special attention to students' analytical skills in Italian by emphasizing the planning and revision stages of writing. Students will use writing as a means to deepen their understanding of the course materials in an informal, interactive and small group setting. No extra graded work will be assigned. The writing workshop requires an extra 50 minutes of class time each week, and in recognition of the extra time commitment, a record of participation will appear on the student's transcript. This course may be taken only in conjunction with IT 022.

Italian 32 - Readings in Italian Literature II

Block E+ - Laura Baffoni Licata

An introduction to Italian literature from the eighteenth century to the present. Selected texts of the most representative authors from different genres will be examined. The course is intended to improve analytical skills and strengthen oral and written critical expression. Three short papers, two exams and one final research paper. Conducted in Italian.
Prerequisite: Italian 21 or equivalent.

Italian 55 - The Rinascimento (in English)

Block D+ - Vincent Pollina

Sensitivity and brutality, artful treachery and artistic refinement, are blended in the Italian Renaissance. Four works read in English translation will reveal the varied genius of the period: the heroic, tragic, and comic tales from the Decameron; the Orlando Furioso, with its epic fantasy and wit; the Book of the Courtier, which recalls the most gracious of the Renaissance courts; and the extravagant autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini - soldier, goldsmith, traveler, and sculptor. There will be supplementary readings from political and philosophical sources and from the poems of Petrarca and Michelangelo. Class discussions; three exams. No prerequisites.

Italian 75 - Italian Film (in English)

Block 6 (Tuesday 1:30-4:00) - Isabella Perricone

An excursion through Italian cinema from World War II to the present. The importance of Neorealism in Italian culture depicted in films by Rossellini, Visconti and De Sica, the Italian reality of the 1960’s seen through films by Fellini and Antonioni, and the new generation of Italian directors such as Ettore Scola and Gabriele Muccino. Oral presentations, two short papers, one exam, and one final paper. Films shown with English subtitles. No prerequisites.

Italian 94 - Independent Study (in English)

ARR - Members of the Department

Guided individual study of an approved topic in Italian literature or civilization. Variable credit. No more than one credit in an Independent Study may be counted toward the Major in Italian Studies or the Minor in Italian. Prerequisite: Consent. To register for an Independent Study, see the Department Administrator.

Italian 121 - Advanced Italian Language: Italian Women’s Images and Voices

Block K+ - Laura Baffoni Licata

In-depth analysis of written and spoken Italian. Readings will explore women’s images and voices in Italian culture and society. Review of grammatical difficulties through translation exercises. Intensive exercises aimed at building vocabulary. Three short papers, two exams, and a final project. Prerequisites: Italian 21 and 22, or consent.

Italian 121-WW - Writing Workshop

Block Iw - Laura Baffoni Licata

Students choosing the Writing Workshop Option should register for Italian 121WW. The workshop will use writing as a means to become more deeply engaged with the texts and to develop analytical and critical skills. Students in this section will not have extra graded work. Emphasis on peer discussions of drafts, revisions of course material, and individual conferences with the instructor. This course may be taken only in conjunction with Italian 121.

Italian 194 - Independent Study (in Italian)

ARR - Members of the Department

Guided individual study of an approved topic in Italian literature or civilization. Variable credit. No more than one credit in an Independent Study may be counted toward the Major in Italian Studies or the Minor in Italian. Prerequisites: two courses above Italian 22 and consent. To register for an Independent Study, see the Department Administrator.

Italian 199-BT - Honors Thesis

ARR - Members of the Department

Open to qualified students. Variable credit. Prerequisites: Italian 31 and 32 and consent. To register for an Honors Thesis, see the Department Administrator. Once the topic has been approved by the Chair, the thesis must be registered in the Office of the Dean of the Colleges

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