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Foreign Language - Italian (FLI)

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¹ó³¢±õÌý101ÌýÌýElementary Italian IÌýÌý(3 credit hours)ÌýÌý

Begins the development of a balanced foundation in all four language skills. Concentrates on listening and speaking, emphasizing idiomatic Italian. Short readings in Italian culture and civilization. Class and laboratory practice, written homework.

Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer

¹ó³¢±õÌý102ÌýÌýElementary Italian IIÌýÌý(3 credit hours)ÌýÌý

Continuation of ¹ó³¢±õÌý101 with emphasis on acquisition of oral skills through class practice and use of audio aids. Readings in Italian culture, civilization and literature.

Prerequisite: ¹ó³¢±õÌý101

Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer

¹ó³¢±õÌý201ÌýÌýIntermediate Italian IÌýÌý(3 credit hours)ÌýÌý

Third of four consecutive courses to develop skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing. Readings and discussion of Italian culture, civilization and literature.

Prerequisite: ¹ó³¢±õÌý102

Typically offered in Fall and Spring

¹ó³¢±õÌý202ÌýÌýIntermediate Italian IIÌýÌý(3 credit hours)ÌýÌý

Last of four sequential language courses. Increased emphasis on reading and writing. Readings in the literature, culture, and civilization of Italy.

Prerequisite: ¹ó³¢±õÌý201

GEP Global Knowledge

Typically offered in Spring only

¹ó³¢±õÌý208ÌýÌýIntermediate Italian ConversationÌýÌý(3 credit hours)ÌýÌý

Intensive practice in speaking and understanding Italian through role playing, discussion, interviews, and use of audio-visual materials.

Corequisite: ¹ó³¢±õÌý202

Typically offered in Fall and Summer

¹ó³¢±õÌý308ÌýÌýItalian Reading and ConversationÌýÌý(3 credit hours)ÌýÌý

Advanced readings and intensive conversational practice in Italian for students beyond the intermediate level.

Prerequisite: ¹ó³¢±õÌý202

Typically offered in Spring only

¹ó³¢±õÌý315ÌýÌýItalian Civilization and CultureÌýÌý(3 credit hours)ÌýÌý

Italian culture and society from its origins to modern times, including its history, geography and national and regional identities, social images, political and economic structures, and technological and scientific development of the Italian society. As an extension of the classroom students participate in educational experiences such as excursions and Italian cooking classes. Taught in English and as NC State Study Abroad Program in Perugia, Italy.

GEP Global Knowledge, GEP Humanities

Typically offered in Summer only

¹ó³¢±õÌý318ÌýÌýItalian Society Through CinemaÌýÌý(3 credit hours)ÌýÌý

Italian culture and society through cinema from the fascist era to the present. A study of selected films representative of major social-political, ideological, and artistic developments. Weekly film viewings. Taught in Italian.

Prerequisite: ¹ó³¢±õÌý202

GEP Global Knowledge, GEP Humanities

Typically offered in Fall only