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.