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Courses of Instruction in Italian
Grand Valley offers two full years (16 credits) of instruction in Italian: 101, 102, 201, and 202. The 201 course satisfies the B.A. degree cognate. Plans are under way to increase offerings in these and other less-commonly taught languages.
Classes are conducted primarily in Italian.
ITA 101 Elementary Italian I
An introduction to the language with emphasis on understanding, speaking, and reading, complemented by materials available in the language laboratory. Not for credit for students with prior college Italian or more than two semesters of high school Italian. Fall. 4 credits.
ITA 102 Elementary Italian II
Continuation of Italian 101. Prerequisites: Italian 101 with C (not C-) or better, or permission of instructor. Winter. 4 credits.
ITA 201: Intemediate Italian I
Continuation of Italian102. The course enhances students' competency in the Italian language (listening, speaking, reading, writing) and culture skills, with an emphasis on real-life communication. Conducted almost exclusively in Italian, with extensive use of authentic materials: literature, newspapers, videos, tapes, and the Internet. Prerequisites: Italian 102 with C (not C-) or better, or permission of instructor. Fall. 4 credits.
ITA 202: Intemediate Italian II
Continuation of Italian 201. The course enhances students' competency in the Italian language (listening, speaking, reading, writing) and culture skills, with an emphasis on real-life communication. Conducted almost exclusively in Italian, with extensive use of authentic materials: literature, newspapers, videos, tapes, and the Internet. Prerequisites: Italian 201 with C (not C-) or better, or permission of instructor. Fall. 4 credits. Fulfills World Perspectives Requirement |
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