University of Calgary : Italian ITAL

Italian ITAL

ITAL 201 203 301 303 305 307 309 401 403 405 407 409 499 501 502 599

Instruction offered by members of the Department of French, Italian and Spanish in the Faculty of Arts.

Department Head – E. Montes Garcés

Italian-speaking students, native speakers or students with previous knowledge of Italian must consult the Department to be placed in a course corresponding to their level of linguistic competence. Native speakers are not eligible to take language courses by special assessment or to receive advanced credit for them.

Note on Prerequisites: All university level prerequisites for Italian courses must be met with a grade of "C-" or better.

Junior Courses

Italian 201

Beginners' Italian I

This course, designed for students with no previous knowledge of the language, provides training in the comprehension, speaking, reading and writing of Italian.
Course Hours: H(4-1)
Antirequisite(s): Not open to students with credit in Italian 30 or equivalent.

Italian 203

Beginners' Italian II

A continuation of Italian 201.
Course Hours: H(4-1)
Prerequisite(s): Italian 30, Italian 201 or equivalent.

Senior Courses

Italian 301

Second-Year Italian I

An intensive course in reading, writing and oral practice.
Course Hours: H(3-1T)
Prerequisite(s): Italian 203 or consent of the Department.

Italian 303

Second-Year Italian II

Further development of communication skills in Italian (listening, speaking, writing, reading), as well as the study of cultural issues in the Italian world with emphasis on reading.
Course Hours: H(3-1T)
Prerequisite(s): Italian 301 or consent of the Department.

Italian 305

Introduction to Textual Analysis

Development of critical thinking and communicative skills through the analysis of selected literary and non literary texts.
Course Hours: H(3-1)
Prerequisite(s): Italian 301 or consent of the Department.

Italian 307

Communication

Study of different types of communication (print and electronic media, correspondence, business). Analysis of relevant aspects of Italian contemporary life.
Course Hours: H(3-1)
Prerequisite(s): Italian 301 or consent of the Department.

Italian 309

Civilization: Culture and the Arts

Aspects of Italian civilization and contemporary cultural issues in Italian Studies.
Course Hours: H(3-1)
Prerequisite(s): Italian 203 or consent of the Department.

Italian 401

Third-Year Italian I

A course in composition and conversation for advanced students in Italian. Selected readings from literary texts.
Course Hours: H(3-1T)
Prerequisite(s): Italian 301, 303 and one other half-course at the 300 level (including Romance Studies 341), or consent of the Department.

Italian 403

Third-Year Italian II

Intensive study of Italian grammar with the goal of attaining greater proficiency in written and oral communication. Grammatical analysis, vocabulary enrichment and development of conversation skills dealing with cultural issues.
Course Hours: H(3-1T)
Prerequisite(s): Italian 401 or consent of the Department.

Italian 405

Selected Works in Italian Literature

Introduction to Italian literature with particular emphasis on the novel and poetry.
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Italian 301, 303 and one other half-course at the 300 level (including Romance Studies 341), or consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Italian 407

Performance as Cultural Expression

Study of Italian theatre, opera and drama as well as popular forms of cultural expression such as festival, music and figurative art.
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Italian 301, 303 and one other half-course at the 300 level (including Romance Studies 341), or consent of the Department.

Italian 409

Italian Culture through Cinema

Significant social, cultural and historical issues in Italian society through the medium of film.
Course Hours: H(3-2)
Prerequisite(s): Italian 301, 303 and one other half-course at the 300 level (including Romance Studies 341), or consent of the Department.

Italian 499

Selected Topics in Italian Studies I

Selected topics in Italian language, literature or civilization.
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Italian 301, 303 and one other half-course at the 300 level in Italian or consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Italian 501

Interdisciplinary Study of Italian Culture

Capstone project in Italian studies. Analytical discussion of selected topics each related to students' field of concentration.
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Italian 401, 403 and one other half-course at the 400 level, or consent of the Department.

Italian 502

Advanced Textual Analysis

Discussion of selected topics in Italian language, literature or culture. Course designed to develop writing skills. Review of writing strategies, spelling, punctuation, expository and argumentative techniques, using various original sources taken from journalistic, scientific, and literary texts as well as from other media.
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Italian 305 and 403 or consent of the Department.
Also known as: (formerly Italian 503)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Italian 597

Directed Reading

Directed reading for students in their third or fourth year. Qualified students will undertake research projects in their specified field of interest under the supervision of a faculty member.
Course Hours: H(0-3T)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Department.
Notes: Students wishing to register in this course must first consult with the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Italian 599

Selected Topics in Italian Studies II

A specialized course for advanced students. Course may be offered as a seminar or as a directed readings course.
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Italian 403 or consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

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