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Department Representative
Denise Caterinacci, Instructor of Italian
Guilford 213
216-368-2374
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Minor in Italian
For students beginning Italian at the introductory level: 101, 102, 201, 202 and
one 300-level course for 3 credits.
For students beginning Italian at the 200-level:
A minimum of 5 courses totaling 15 credits is required. The course sequence ITAL 201, ITAL 202, ITAL 311 and at least two ITAL 399 courses for 3 credits each results in 17 credits in Italian to earn the minor.
Italian Course Descriptions
ITAL 101. Elementary Italian I (4)
(Credit for ITAL 101 only upon completion of ITAL
102.) Introductory course; stress on mastery of the
sound system and basic sentence structure of spoken
and written Italian.
ITAL 102. Elementary Italian II (4)
Continuation of ITAL 101; attendance in the language
laboratory is required in addition to scheduled class
meetings. Prereq: ITAL 101.
ITAL 201. Review and Progress in Italian (4)
Emphasizes language and culture. Review of Italian
grammar and usage while studying written forms.
Language laboratory attendance required in addition
to scheduled class meetings. Prereq: ITAL 102 or
equivalent.
ITAL 202. Read and Discuss Italian Texts (4)
Focus on improving linguistic skills acquired in
elementary Italian and on mastering short narratives.
Review of Italian grammar and usage through reading,
conversation, and media. Language laboratory attendance
required in addition to scheduled class meetings.
Prereq: ITAL 201 or equivalent.
ITAL 308 (3)
May 21 - June 11
The Italian Experience — Supervised Study in Italy
Denise Caterinacci
A three-week summer study course in Italy which includes travel to important locations and an extended stay at L'Universita` di Urbino Carlo Bo in Urbino, Italy, a city well-known for its cultural and linguistic heritage. This course focuses on language immersion and the processing of cultural experience. It features intense collaboration with Italian student peers and seminars co-taught by Italian faculty. Students meet Mondays through Fridays in a formal setting for advanced language study designed to improve proficiency in speaking, comprehension, reading, and writing. Visits to museums, galleries, and cultural events are included. Prerequisite: ITAL 202 or permission.
ITAL 308 IS OPEN TO VISITING STUDENTS
Contact denise.caterinacci@case.edu (216) 368-2374 for more information.
ITAL 311. Conversation in Italian (3)
Solely focused on oral communication, ITAL 311 is
designed to enhance listening/comprehension skills
in Italian. Using audio-visual materials, students
acquire the skills necessary to understand conversations
between native-speakers and to emulate them.
The situational and functional approach to the course
facilitates progress towards advanced-level fluency in
Italian. Prereq: ITAL 202 or equivalent.
ITAL 399. Independent Study (1-3)
For students under special circumstances. Prereq:
Consent of department.
For current course catalogue, click HERE
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