N.B. Course descriptions and required texts are subject to change.
Courses
Courses offered in the past four years.
▲ indicates offered in the current term
▹ indicates offered in the upcoming term[s]
ITAL 3151 - Beginning Italian ▲
This course is designed to introduce students to the grammatical structures and vocabulary necessary to express personal meaning on basic topics (e.g. family, daily routines, and leisure time) and negotiate basic survival situations (making travel arrangements, ordering meals, and making purchases, etc.). Language topics and functions are integrated into activities that emphasize all four language skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing), with special attention given to speaking and listening. Cultural knowledge that will build a deeper understanding of Italy is a crucial component of the course content.
*Students are also encouraged to participate in all the workshops offered in the evening
**Students are also required to participate in the Diction & Pronunciation course.
*Required Texts: Percorsi: l'Italia attraverso la lingua e la cultura by Francesca Italiano, University of Southern California and Irene Marchegiani, SUNY - Stony Brook Publisher: Prentice Hall
Workbook /Laboratory Manual to accompany ‘Percorsi’
Andreuccio da Perugia. Boccaccio (Easy Reader) Aschehoug/Alinea, 1972
Summer 2009, Summer 2010, Summer 2011, Summer 2012, Summer 2013
ITAL 3152 - Beginning Italian ▲
This course is designed to introduce students to the grammatical structures and vocabulary necessary to express personal meaning on basic topics (e.g. family, daily routines, and leisure time) and negotiate basic survival situations (making travel arrangements, ordering meals, and making purchases, etc.). Language topics and functions are integrated into activities that emphasize all four language skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing), with special attention given to speaking and listening. Cultural knowledge that will build a deeper understanding of Italy is a crucial component of the course content.
*Students are also encouraged to participate in all the workshops offered in the evening
**Students are also required to participate in the Diction & Pronunciation course.
*Required Texts: Percorsi: l'Italia attraverso la lingua e la cultura by Francesca Italiano, University of Southern California and Irene Marchegiani, SUNY - Stony Brook Publisher: Prentice Hall
Workbook /Laboratory Manual to accompany ‘Percorsi’
Andreuccio da Perugia. Boccaccio (Easy Reader) Aschehoug/Alinea, 1972
Summer 2009, Summer 2010, Summer 2011, Summer 2012, Summer 2013
ITAL 3153 - Beginning Italian ▲
This course is designed to introduce students to the grammatical structures and vocabulary necessary to express personal meaning on basic topics (e.g. family, daily routines, and leisure time) and negotiate basic survival situations (making travel arrangements, ordering meals, and making purchases, etc.). Language topics and functions are integrated into activities that emphasize all four language skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing), with special attention given to speaking and listening. Cultural knowledge that will build a deeper understanding of Italy is a crucial component of the course content.
*Students are also encouraged to participate in all the workshops offered in the evening
**Students are also required to participate in the Diction & Pronunciation course.
*Required Texts: Percorsi: l'Italia attraverso la lingua e la cultura by Francesca Italiano, University of Southern California and Irene Marchegiani, SUNY - Stony Brook Publisher: Prentice Hall
Workbook /Laboratory Manual to accompany ‘Percorsi’
Andreuccio da Perugia. Boccaccio (Easy Reader) Aschehoug/Alinea, 1972
Summer 2009, Summer 2010, Summer 2011, Summer 2012, Summer 2013
ITAL 3198 - Advanced Beginning Italian ▲
Designed for students with some previous study of Italian or another Romance language, this course builds on and rapidly expands control of basic grammatical structures and vocabulary. Students consolidate their ability to negotiate basic survival situations in the target-language culture, and prepare themselves for continued study of the language. New language functions will be presented in meaningful activities that emphasize all four language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Cultural knowledge that will build a deeper understanding of Italy is a crucial component of the course content.
*Students are also encouraged to participate in all the workshops offered in the evening
**Students are also required to participate in the Diction & Pronunciation course
*Required Texts:
Pronti …Via! by Daniela Meli, New Haven and London: Yale University Pres ISBN -0-300-10842-7
Student Workbook - ISBN 0-300-1084207
Le preposizioni a cura di A Chiuchiù, M. C. Fazi e R. Bagainti. Perugai: GUERRA EDIZONI, 1984. 88-7715-007-6
Summer 2013
ITAL 3199 - Advanced Beginning Italian ▲
Designed for students with some previous study of Italian or another Romance language, this course builds on and rapidly expands control of basic grammatical structures and vocabulary. Students consolidate their ability to negotiate basic survival situations in the target-language culture, and prepare themselves for continued study of the language. New language functions will be presented in meaningful activities that emphasize all four language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Cultural knowledge that will build a deeper understanding of Italy is a crucial component of the course content.
*Students are also encouraged to participate in all the workshops offered in the evening
**Students are also required to participate in the Diction & Pronunciation course
*Required Texts:
Pronti …Via! by Daniela Meli, New Haven and London: Yale University Pres ISBN -0-300-10842-7
Student Workbook - ISBN 0-300-1084207
Le preposizioni a cura di A Chiuchiù, M. C. Fazi e R. Bagainti. Perugai: GUERRA EDIZONI, 1984. 88-7715-007-6
Summer 2013
ITAL 3200 - Advanced Beginning Italian ▲
Designed for students with some previous study of Italian or another Romance language, this course builds on and rapidly expands control of basic grammatical structures and vocabulary. Students consolidate their ability to negotiate basic survival situations in the target-language culture, and prepare themselves for continued study of the language. New language functions will be presented in meaningful activities that emphasize all four language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Cultural knowledge that will build a deeper understanding of Italy is a crucial component of the course content.
*Students are also encouraged to participate in all the workshops offered in the evening
**Students are also required to participate in the Diction & Pronunciation course
*Required Texts:
Pronti …Via! by Daniela Meli, New Haven and London: Yale University Pres ISBN -0-300-10842-7
Student Workbook - ISBN 0-300-1084207
Le preposizioni a cura di A Chiuchiù, M. C. Fazi e R. Bagainti. Perugai: GUERRA EDIZONI, 1984. 88-7715-007-6
Summer 2013
ITAL 3251 - Intro to Contemporary Italy ▲
An Introduction to Contemporary Italy
Intended for students at the intermediate level, this course will afford the opportunity to expand conversation, writing, and reading skills while consolidating knowledge of the more difficult points of grammar. The contextual focus of the course is modern Italian culture including history, politics, and literature among other things. Italian films, short stories and essays, will enhance and complete the learning experience.
Required Texts:
Nuovo Progetto italiano 1 Corso multimediale di lingua e civiltà italiana. Edilingua. Roma. ISBN 978-960-6632-24-2
Nuovo Progetto italiano 2 Corso multimediale di lingua e civiltà italiana. Edilingua. Roma. ISBN 978-960-6632-76-1
Additional material for the course will be provided by the Instructor.
*Students are also required to participate in the Diction & Pronunciation course
**Students are also encouraged to participate in all the workshops offered in the evening
Summer 2009, Summer 2010, Summer 2011, Summer 2012, Summer 2013
ITAL 3252 - Intro to Contemporary Italy ▲
An Introduction to Contemporary Italy
Intended for students at the intermediate level, this course will afford the opportunity to expand conversation, writing, and reading skills while consolidating knowledge of the more difficult points of grammar. The contextual focus of the course is modern Italian culture including history, politics, and literature among other things. Italian films, short stories and essays, will enhance and complete the learning experience.
Required Texts:
Nuovo Progetto italiano 1 Corso multimediale di lingua e civiltà italiana. Edilingua. Roma. ISBN 978-960-6632-24-2
Nuovo Progetto italiano 2 Corso multimediale di lingua e civiltà italiana. Edilingua. Roma. ISBN 978-960-6632-76-1
Additional material for the course will be provided by the Instructor.
*Students are also required to participate in the Diction & Pronunciation course
**Students are also encouraged to participate in all the workshops offered in the evening
Summer 2009, Summer 2010, Summer 2011, Summer 2012, Summer 2013
ITAL 3253 - Intro to Contemporary Italy ▲
An Introduction to Contemporary Italy
Intended for students at the intermediate level, this course will afford the opportunity to expand conversation, writing, and reading skills while consolidating knowledge of the more difficult points of grammar. The contextual focus of the course is modern Italian culture including history, politics, and literature among other things. Italian films, short stories and essays, will enhance and complete the learning experience.
Required Texts:
Nuovo Progetto italiano 1 Corso multimediale di lingua e civiltà italiana. Edilingua. Roma. ISBN 978-960-6632-24-2
Nuovo Progetto italiano 2 Corso multimediale di lingua e civiltà italiana. Edilingua. Roma. ISBN 978-960-6632-76-1
Additional material for the course will be provided by the Instructor.
*Students are also required to participate in the Diction & Pronunciation course
**Students are also encouraged to participate in all the workshops offered in the evening
Summer 2009, Summer 2010, Summer 2011, Summer 2012, Summer 2013
ITAL 3301 - Grammar and Composition ▲
This course aims at strengthening and developing the intricate linguistic competence that students must possess in order to decipher and produce various verbal codes. Special emphasis will be given to oral and written expression through a systematic review of complex linguistic structures. The mastery of grammar will be acquired through an intensive practice of a variety of exercises. Readings and discussions of special topics will culminate in the writing of short pieces of descriptive narrative and argumentative prose.
Required Texts: Una grammatica italiana per tutti. Edilingua 2. Livello Intermedio New Haven and London.
Additional material for the course will be provided by the instructor.
*Students are also required to participate in the Diction & Pronunciation course
**Students are also encouraged to participate in all the workshops offered in the evening
Summer 2009, Summer 2010, Summer 2011, Summer 2012, Summer 2013
ITAL 3304 - Italy Trends Lead Figures&Cult ▲
Important Trends, Leading Figures and Cultural Moments in Italy
The aim of the course is to analyze and discuss cultural moments in Italian civilization through a series of discussions and debates based on important trends, leading figures and controversial and classical topics. The students will have the opportunity to improve the conversational skills needed to express their personal views and to expose the materials read.
Required Texts:
Profilo di storia italiana per stranieri. A cura di Paolo E. Balboni e Matteo Santipolo. Perugia: Guerra Edizioni, 2004. (ISBN 978-88-7715-785-0)
PDF and additional material for the course will be provided by the Instructor
*Students are also encouraged to participate in all the workshops offered in the evening
**Students are also required to participate in the Diction & Pronunciation course
Summer 2009, Summer 2010, Summer 2011, Summer 2012, Summer 2013
ITAL 3359 - Intro Study Italian Literature ▲
Introduction to Italian Literature
In this course we will read and discuss texts spanning all periods of Italian literature and exploring all major literary forms: poetry, prose (narrative and expositional), and theater (in prose and in verse). Students will gain an understanding of the sweep of Italian literature, while sharpening their reading and analytical skills, as well as their ability to express themselves in Italian. (1 Unit)
Required Texts: Letteratura italiana per stranieri. Nuova edizione a cura di: Paolo E. Balboni - Anna Biguzzi (ISBN 978-88-557-0096-2)
Il sentiero dei nidi di ragno di Italo Calvino. Milano: Mondadori.
Minchia di re di Giacomo Pilati. Milano: Mursia, 2004 (ISBN 9788842544203)
*Students are also required to participate in the Diction & Pronunciation course
* Students are encouraged to take advantage of the workshop on Italian songs by Gaia Capecchi and the folkdance workshop held by Michela Musolino and all the other workshops
Summer 2009, Summer 2010, Summer 2011, Summer 2012, Summer 2013
ITAL 3371 - Contemporary Italian Cinema
Contemporary Italian Cincema: Urban Social Issues & Today's Youth
In this course we will examine ten recent films (features, documentaries and shorts) and four classics which present Italy’s most pressing social issues and their impact on adolescents and young adults in an urban context. We will compare thematic and stylistic approaches of the masters with those of today’s directors and analyze how social issues have changed from the 1960s to present. The major social issues under investigation will be: the migrant experience, life on the periphery, housing crisis, crime, pollution and precarious work. Regarding this last theme one week will be dedicated to women’s experience in the workforce. Readings will range from short stories, excerpts from books on history and film, newspaper articles, interviews, reviews, and diaries of filmmakers. Class meetings are designed to improve students’ vocabulary and conversational abilities on major social issues. Students will fine tune their writing skills by preparing short papers, and the course will include a group project / presentation that will focus on the world of cinema today (production, collaborative film projects, festivals, schools, archives, museums, regional film commissions, etc.) With guidance from the instructor, students in groups will also conduct one interview with a filmmaker, producer or festival director via email or skype.
Required Texts: A course pack will be prepared by the instructor
Summer 2009, Summer 2011
ITAL 3407 - Adv Grammar Comp &Oral Express ▲
Advanced Grammar, Composition and Oral Expression
This course enables students to construct progressively a repertoire of textual forms (narrative, descriptive, expressive, and argumentative) in order to communicate flexibly and fluently in writing. Concurrently, students will review fundamental grammatical structures and principles through numerous and varied exercises. Oral expression in all its aspects will be practiced in this course presenting, debating and persuading.
Required text: Susanna Nocchi and Roberto Tartaglione, Grammatica avanzata della lingua italiana con esercizi/, Firenze, Alma edizioni, 2006. (ISBN 978-88-8923-728-1)
PDF and additional material for the course will be provided by the instructor.
Summer 2012, Summer 2013
ITAL 3415 - Survey Italian Lit & Culture ▲
Survey of Italian Literature and Culture
This course focuses on a number of authors who have embodied and shaped the literature and culture of Italy, from the Middle Ages until modern times. Students will analyze significant works by authors such as Dante, Petrarch, Boccaccio, Machiavelli, Ariosto, Marino, Manzoni, Leopardi, Verga, Pirandello, Ungaretti, Calvino. The readings will serve as a starting point for conversation and a basis for analyzing the authors' style and the historical context of their works. A central objective of the course is to enrich the study of literature and to improve the students’ ability to express themselves with accuracy and ease both in speaking and in writing. Therefore, the study of the texts will be carried out through oral and written exercises and activities.
Required Texts: PDF and additional material for the course will be provided by the instructor.
Summer 2012, Summer 2013
ITAL 3419 - Modern Italian Filmmakers ▲
The Art of the 20th Century that Diffused Italian Culture throughout the World
This course seeks to illustrate to students the role and importance of Italian cinema in its evolution from the postwar period through our own day. There has been no other art that has marked itself or spread knowledge like the many masterpieces and huge successes that emerge from the Italian cinematographic tradition. What's more, these films have contributed historically to the birth of an industry that produced between 250 and 260 works per year in the 50s and 60s, making it the second most fecund in world after the United States. The diffusion of this cinematography reported to the world the plight of a nation that was defeated, ravaged by war and hated by the victorious nations. Unexpectedly and with accents of verity never before realized, this cinema revealed to the eyes of stupefied viewers around the world another Italy. We owe it to a handful of films if at the end of the 1940s and the beginning of the 1950s our nation re-acquired a measure of dignity for its ability to speak, with a style never seen before, of the disaster it had experienced, of its tragedy and also its will to rebirth and redemption.
Roberto Rossellini's 'trilogy of war' (Roma città aperta, Paisà, and Germania anno zero) and the three films of Vittorio DeSica (Sciuscià, Ladri di biciclette, and Umberto D), together with the masterpieces of Luchino Visconti, Giuseppe De Santis, Mario Monicelli, Pietro Germi, Federico Fellini, Luigi Comencini, Mauro Bolognini, Paolo Pietrangeli and so many others, were able to speak of hell and the rebirth, desperation and the smile of resilience. The school of neorealism influenced the nouvelle vague, the English free cinema, the new Brazilian cinema and the enthusiasm of the young American directors of the 1970s who drew inspiration from its productions. Fourteen films, identified as being among the most important in the Italian production between 1945 and our own day, will serve as the fil rouge of the course. Through the study of these films, we will confront and illustrate the society, culture, taste and style that have characterized Italy over the past seventy years of her secular history.
Required Texts:
PDF and additional material for the course will be provided by the instructor.
Summer 2012, Summer 2013
