Fall 2023 Italian

ITAL 101

Elementary Italian I

4 hours. No credit given if the student has credit in ITAL 102 or ITAL 103 or ITAL 104; or has completed any 200-, 300-, 400-, or 500-level Italian language courses; or has placed into ITAL 102 or above. This is a blended-online and classroom course. Use of computer and internet access is required. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. During the fall and spring terms, combined section final exam will be held on Monday of finals week from 6 to 8 p.m.

ITAL 102

Elementary Italian II

4 hours. No credit given if the student has credit in ITAL 103 or ITAL 104; or has completed any 200-, 300-, 400-, or 500-level Italian language courses; or has placed into ITAL 103 or above. This is a blended-online and classroom course. Use of computer and internet access is required. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in ITAL 101; or appropriate score on the department placement test. During the fall and spring terms, combined section final exam will be held on Monday of finals week from 6 to 8 p.m.

ITAL 103

Intermediate Italian I

4 hours. Credit is not given for ITAL 103 if the student has credit in ITAL 104 or has completed any 200-, 300-, 400-, or 500- level Italian language courses; or has placed into ITAL 104 or above.This is a blended-online and classroom course. Use of computer and internet access is required. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. In the Summer this course may be available in Siena, Italy. Prerequisite(s): ITAL 102; or appropriate score on the department placement test. During the fall and spring terms, combined section final exam will be held on Tuesday of finals week from 6 to 8 p.m.

Blended - Online & Classroom

ITAL 104

Intermediate Italian II

4 hours. Credit is not given for ITAL 104 if the student has completed any 200, 300, 400, or 500-level Italian language courses. This is a blended-online and classroom course. Use of computer and internet access is required. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. In the summer, this course may be available in traditional (non-blended) format as part of the study abroad curriculum in Siena, Italy. Prerequisite(s): ITAL 103; or appropriate score on the department placement test. During the fall and spring terms, combined section final exam will be held on Tuesday of finals week from 6 to 8 p.m.

Blended - Online & Classroom

ITAL 196

Totalitarianism, Writing and Cinema

3 hours. Same as FR 196, and SPAN 196. Taught in English. Two additional hours for viewing films (every two weeks). Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor.

ITAL 200

Italian in Practice

3 hours. Native and Heritage Italian speakers will be placed in a higher level course. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in ITAL 104; or appropriate score on the department placement test or consent of the instructor. Native and heritage speakers of Italian may not register for this course.

ITAL 201

Exploring Italy: Introduction to Writing and Critical Methods

3 hours. Taught in Italian. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in ITAL 104 or appropriate score on the department placement test or consent of the instructor.

ITAL 210

Introduction to Italian Literary and Cultural Studies

3 hours. Taught in Italian. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in ITAL 104; or appropriate score on the department placement test; or consent of the instructor.

ITAL 230

Italian and Italian American Culture and Civilization

3 hours. Same as CL 230. Taught in English. No knowledge of Italian required. Past, and World Cultures course.

ITAL 270

Migration and Diaspora in the Italian and Italian American Experience

3 hours. Same as ENGL 270. Taught in English. No knowledge of Italian required. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 161; or consent of the instructor. US Society course.

ITAL 280

Italian and Italian American Cinema

3 hours. Same as MOVI 280. Taught in English. Extensive computer use required. No knowledge of Italian required. Films screened with English subtitles. This course is offered in both face-to-face (16 weeks) and online asynchronous format (8 weeks). Online courses involve heavy computer usage; computer and internet access are required. Check the class schedule for details on specific sections. Recommended Background: Credit or concurrent registration in ENGL 102; or Credit or concurrent registration in ENGL 120; or Credit or concurrent registration in ENGL 121. Creative Arts course.

ITAL 293

Dante's Divine Comedy

3 hours. Same as CST 293 and RELS 293. Previously listed as ITAL 193. Creative Arts, and Past course.

ITAL 300

Advanced Topics in Italian Literary and Cultural Studies

3 hours. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours if topic is different for each registration and with consent of the instructor. Taught in Italian. Prerequisite(s): ITAL 200 or ITAL 201 or ITAL 210 or the equivalent or consent of the instructor.

ITAL 301

Advanced Topics in Italian Visual Media and Film

3 hours. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours if topic is different for each registration and with consent of the instructor. Taught in Italian. Prerequisite(s): ITAL 200 or ITAL 201 or ITAL 210 or the equivalent or consent of the instructor. Recommended background: ITAL 280.

ITAL 302

Advanced Topics in Gender, Politics, and Cultural Difference in Italian Studies

3 hours. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours if topic is different for each registration and with consent of the instructor. Taught in Italian. Prerequisite(s): ITAL 200 or ITAL 201 or ITAL 210 or the equivalent or consent of the instructor.

ITAL 399

Independent Study

1 TO 3 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Approval of the department. This course counts toward the limited number of independent study hours accepted toward the degree and the major.

ITAL 494

Special Topics

3 OR 4 hours. Same as FR 494 and SPAN 494. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. May be repeated. Students may register in more than one section per term. Taught in English. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above; and approval of the department.