IT 202 - Intermediate Italian II

Course Description
This course will give emphasis to all of the four skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) in Italian vis-á-vis our reading and discussion of Luigi Pirandello’s play, Enrico IV, and our study of a host of more complex structures and fine points of Italian grammar. Course requirements include midterm and final exams, six written compositions, frequent homework assignments, and a daily journal. Regular class attendance and participation is expected.

Course Prerequisites

  • IT 201

Texts

  • Lazzarino, Graziana. Da Capo (FOURTH edition)
  • Pirandello, Luigi. Enrico IV

Course Objectives

  • To be able to use all fundamental grammatical structures and a host of more complex structures of the Italian with competency and accuracy.
  • To be able to understand and express themselves in Italian at an analytical as well as conversational level.
  • To be able to read and comprehend an Italian play written in twentieth century prose.
  • To be able to write analytically and creatively in Italian in a manner appropriate to the level.
  • To have a greater awareness and appreciation of Italian culture and society as contextualized by the study of Italian language and literature.