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Survey of Italian Literature

You enjoy the language, you are interested in Italian culture, and Italy fascinates you. You are now ready to explore Italy’s literary past and acquaint yourself with some of the Read More

Advanced Italian Composition and Grammar

In this course students will practice, apply and enhance the language skills used in previous classes through a variety of writing projects (i.e., summaries, opinion papers, narrations, feature articles, descriptions) Read More

The Art of Translation

This course offers students an opportunity to improve their writing and comprehension skills by working closing with traditional texts (short stories, plays, and poetry) as well as non-traditional texts (promotional Read More

The Modern Italian Novel

This course provides an in-depth study of some of the most important Italian novels produced during the 19th and 20th century.  The course will trace the evolution of the Italian Read More

Post -1960s Italian Literature

Every era has its own specific literary movement that reflects social and political changes. The  years from 1960 to the present have been characterized by many events that changed the Read More

Contemporary Italian Cinema

This course provides an overview of contemporary Italian cinema from 2001 to the present day.  A range of films and film clips will guide us through an examination of the Read More

Survery of Italian Literature II

This course explores Italy’s recent literary past through some of its greatest authors and their masterpieces. By focusing on selected works from the 17th Century to the present, students will Read More

Italian Reading & Composition: Short Fiction

Let the masters of the Italian short story teach you to write! This course emphasizes vocabulary acquisition and written expression. Students will read and discuss short works of literature and Read More

Italian Conversation

You’re so close to proficiency in Italian! Consolidate your hard-earned language skills through   conversation and oral presentations, with grammar review and written work when appropriate.    Students will discuss current events Read More

Italian Grammar Review

You want to learn a second language, but you’re afraid of being bored. Then take this opportunity to change your opinion! You will be engaged in learning Italian and its Read More