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ITAL 202

Intermediate Italian 2

French and Italian College of Humanities

Course Description

Final course for GE Foreign Language requirement (except for returned missionaries); extensive reading in Italian literature and culture.

When Taught

Fall and Winter

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)

Min

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

1

Other Prerequisites

or instructor's consent.

Note

Capstone course for GE Language of Learning requirement for students who have not served a mission in Italy.

Title

Read and Analyze Italian Literature

Learning Outcome

Develop a critical approach to Italian literature through a second-year proficiency level in Italian, analyzing a selection of literary works (listed in the syllabus) within their historical and cultural context.

Title

Understand and apply basic literary analysis

Learning Outcome

Apply the fundamentals of literary interpretation to the texts we discuss.

Title

Communicate effectively in Italian

Learning Outcome

Improve oral and written skills in Italian, particularly reading and listening comprehension, written production, and oral expression. Linguistic expected outcome for successful students will target approximately the "Intermediate" range on the ACTFL Proficiency scale.