- The students learn the basic grammatical structures of Italian as well as the sound system and its corresponding orthography. Simple conversation and composition are encouraged. Cultural topics, including the geography and the customs of the people, are presented. Periods in the language lab will be included in the schedule.
- More advanced work is done in Italian grammatical study. The students improve their composition and conversational skills. Cultural study focuses on such topics as the economy of Italy and its governmental operations. Periods in the language lab will be included in the schedule.
- The fine points of grammar are presented to the student with an emphasis on composition. Much more conversation in Italian takes place. The student is introduced to Italian literature and art while the history of Italy is studied in depth. Periods in the language lab will be included in the schedule.
- This course emphasizes the use of Italian for active communication. It stresses oral skills, composition, and grammar. It concentrates on developing the ability to comprehend spoken Italian, write expository passages and express ideas orally. This course also cultivates the acquisition of vocabulary and a grasp of structure to allow the reading of newspaper and magazine articles as well as modern Italian literature. Periods in the language lab will be included in the schedule.
