Italian Language Course: Intermediate Level

(3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

This course is designed for students who have a knowledge of Italian sufficient to understand clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. and to deal with most situations likely to arise whilst traveling in Italy. It aims to improve students' linguistic knowledge to allow them to understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in their field of specialization and interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers possible without strain for either party. By the end of this course students will produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options. RY - Notre Dame Rome - JCU This course focuses on grammar review and vocabulary expansion. Selected readings and films acquaint students with contemporary Italy.