ITA 101 - Elementary Italian I
Designed for students with no previous experience in the language. Focuses on communicative skills of listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Includes high frequency vocabulary, basic constructions, common phrases, and cultural aspects. Also stresses student participation in skills development. ITA I0I is strongly recommended for oral fluency especially for students transferring to four-year institutions. 3 Credits.

ITA 102 - Elementary Italian II
Continuation of ITA 101 with emphasis on basic language skills for communication and on cultural aspects to promote understanding and appreciation of Italian culture. ITA 112 is strongly recommended as a companion course to develop oral fluency, especially for students transferring to four-year institutions. 3 Credits.

Prerequisite: ITA 101 or one year of high school Italian or equivalent.

ITA 111 - Elementary Italian Conversation I
Intensive participation in the spoken language to develop and improve oral fluency in conversation. Strongly recommended as a companion course to ITA 101 especially for students transferring to four-year institutions. 2 Credits.

ITA 112 - Elementary Italian Conversation II
Intensive participation in the spoken language to develop and improve oral fluency in conversation, especially for students transferring to four-year institutions. 2 Credits.

Prerequisite: ITA 102 taken concurrently, or one year high school language, or ITA 101.

ITA 203 - Intermediate Italian I
Communication skills in Italian for students with foundational experience in the language. Cultural topics are included in the development of practical language skills of listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing. 3 Credits.

Prerequisite(s): ITA 102, or successful completion of high school Italian 4, the equivalent, or permission of the instructor.

ITA 221 - Italian Culture on Location
This course is designed to provide the opportunity to see and experience the richness of Italy through the unique experience of travel. The core part of this course will be a stay in the country, with visits to the main cities and cultural centers. Class meetings prior to the trip will focus on topics that will help the student to prepare for the experience, and meetings after the trip will provide a time for debriefing, reporting, evaluation, and assimilation. The student is expected to complete ten tasks during his/her stay, make an oral presentation, and prepare a portfolio of the trip. This portfolio can be a personal journal, photo display, video recording, or a combination thereof. On location hours variable depending on the field experience offered. 3 Credits.