Italian courses
101 Elementary Italian I (with Lab)
This course provides an introduction to basic structures and develops skills in speaking, reading, writing and oral comprehension. In class and in the language laboratory, current materials from Italy are used to familiarize students with aspects of language and contemporary culture. ITAL 101 (offered in the fall semester) is open to students with little or no prior study of the Italian language.
102 Elementary Italian II (with Lab).
This course continues to provide an introduction to basic structures and develops skills in speaking, reading, writing and oral comprehension. In class and in the language laboratory, current materials from Italy are used to familiarize students with aspects of language and contemporary culture. Prerequisite: ITAL101 or the equivalent.
103 Intermediate Italian (with Lab)
This course is an intermediate-level four-skill course designed for students who have successfully completed ITAL 102 at St. Lawrence or who enter with several years of high school Italian. The course provides a review of Italian grammar with a focus on oral communication and listening comprehension while exposing students to culturally authentic content. Students continue to practice reading skills by working with literary and non-literary texts, and writing skills through creating writing. Movies and visual arts material facilitate students’ exposure to the various aspects of contemporary Italy and give them insight into its culture and social structures. These courses fulfill ARTS distribution requirement.
104. Intermediate Italian with Lab/LANG 3xxx in English - Italian Culture through Film.
This course examines Italian society and culture through films. Special attention will be given to Italian food, art, landscape, design, and fashion. A significant portion of the course is intended to discuss multicultural issues. The course material will be explored through films, songs, lectures, and readings in addition to discussions based upon the assigned readings and lectures. The course is offered in English for all SLU students. Students minoring in Italian will have to register through ITAL104. Students should complete their written work in the language chosen at registration. This course fulfills the ARTS requirements.
201. Language through Film and Visual Culture.
Designed for students who have previous knowledge of Italian at a 102 level or above, but wish to engage with Italian language and culture through film, creative writing and visual culture. The creative component allows students of different level to perfect their Italian regardless of starting level, while the visual and cinematic material enhances their awareness of the process of artistic production and exposes them to the history of Italian art and cinema. This course fulfills ARTS distribution requirement.