Italian (Italiano)

Teacher: Loreta Youssef

Courses

Italian 1

This course will provide the basic skills of the language. The four areas of proficiency: reading, writing, listening and wspeaking will be included, with special emphasis on listening and speaking. Information regarding the life, customs, and culture of the people will be included.

Italian 2

This course continues to build upon the knowledge gained in Italian I. Vocabulary is practiced contextually in oral and written form. An intensive study of grammar is emphasized, including listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

Italian 3

This course emphasizes aural-oral skills through reading, writing, and conversation. A continuation of the study of grammar, as well as cultural and historical contributions, aid the student's development of increased competency in the language and in cultural knowledge of the Italian people.

Italian 4

This course will offer an increased comptetency in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing the language. Discussion, debates, and conversation will be enhanced by the readings of selected novels, short stories, essays, drama, poetry, newpapers, and magazines.

Links

• Italian News On-Line
• Italian Language Resources
• Catalogue of Italian Language Internet Resources
• Italian Language and Culture Resources