Before taking courses for the majors, minors, and concentrations in the Classical and Modern Languages and Literatures Department (CMLL), students who declare or intend to declare majors, minors and/or concentrations in CMLL must complete the appropriate Foundational Language Sequence(s), which are numbered 123, 124 and 226.
Students with demonstrated language proficiency may be exempted from some or all Foundational Language Sequence Courses (but without receiving credit for them). See department for proper placement.
An introductory course using a communicative approach to develop conversational skills and provide the student with a foundation in Italian grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary.
4 hr./wk. plus 1 hr. at the Language Media Center
A continuation of Italian 12300 using a communicative approach to develop conversational skills and provide students with further study of Italian grammar and vocabulary.
4 hr./wk. plus 1 hr. at the Language Media Center
A one-semester Italian course at the intermediate level. This course will review the grammar of the Italian Language, enhance vocabulary, and will include literary and cultural readings. It will further develop listening, speaking, reading comprehension, and writing skills through class discussions and the use of multimedia and the Internet.
4 hr./wk. plus 1 hr. at the Language Media Center
Dante's and Boccaccio's Decameron, a selection of Petrarch's love poetry, and Machiavelli's The Prince.
3 hr./wk.
The great authors of modern Italian literature: Pirandello, Svevo, Vittorini and Moravia.
3 hr./wk.
A study of the different relationships that have occurred between Italian film and literature in this century. The cinematic translation of literature will be reviewed through the works of Visconti, Pasolini, DeSica, Bertolucci, Antonioni, Rossellini, Fellini and others.
3 hr./wk.
Credits
Variable cr., 1-4
A student may repeat an Independent Study (for 1, 2, 3 or 4 credits) as long as there is a demonstrable need and the proposed topic has not been covered in previous courses the student has taken. All Independent Studies are subject to the approval of the Department Chair.
Credits
Variable cr., 1-4
A series of advanced courses to be offered with varying frequency on selected topics not generally covered in the set course offerings.
Credits
Variable cr., 1-3.
Variable, 1-3 hr./wk.
An advanced and intensive course that focuses on Italian grammar. It is a fundamental and required course for Italian majors and minors as well as for students interested in improving their language and conversational skills.
ITAL 22500 or placement by department.
3 hr./wk.
This is an advanced and intensive writing class for students who wish to develop the skills necessary to prepare students for literature courses and other classes in which they are expected to produce term papers, to answer questions, and to otherwise develop their ideas in writing. The course will include descriptive, narrative, and expository prose as well as summary and argumentation.
ITAL 22500 or placement by department.
3 hr./wk.
Practice in conversation with emphasis on contemporary idiomatic speech. Discussions of topics of current interest.
3 hr./wk.
A survey of Italian literature from the Middle Ages to the end of the 17th century, with emphasis on the different styles and periods and on the characteristics of the representative genres.
ITAL 22500 or placement by department.
3 hr./wk.
A survey of Italian literature from the 18th century to the present, with emphasis on the different styles and periods and on the characteristics of the representative genres.
3 hr./wk.
A reading of the Divine Comedy within the political, religious and intellectual background of Dante's time.
3 hr./wk.
This course will focus on the study of the Decameron, the world-renowned masterpiece written by Boccaccio in the middle of the 14th century. In particular, it will undertake close readings of selected "novella," trying to figure out the main characteristics of Boccaccio's work and ideas and his influence on the European literature. It will also place the masterpiece in its social and historical context, trying to analyze its possible sources, its language and style, and its author's view about Church, State and morality.
ITAL 22500 or placement by department.
3 hr./wk.
Study of the major works written during the Italian Renaissance with an emphasis on their cultural, political and aesthetic context. The topics will vary.
3 hr./wk.
This course will focus on the study of the II Principe, the world-renowned masterpiece written by Machiavelli in the second half of 1513. In particular, it will undertake close readings of selected chapters, trying to figure out the main characteristics of Machiavelli's work and ideas and his influence on the European literature. It will also place the masterpiece in its social and historical context, trying to analyze its possible sources, its language and style, and its author's view about Church, State and morality.
ITAL 22500 or placement by department.
3 hr./wk.
Major currents in the poetry, fiction and drama. Topics will vary.
3 hr./wk.
This course focuses on reading and analyzing selected works of renowned Italian women writers of the XX century. The selection of works covers a variety of genres: novel, short story, journalistic enquiry, essay and poetry. Occasionally, movies that are based on texts read in class will be shown. Students will participate in class discussions and write papers to demonstrate close reading skills, to express individual interpretation, and to understand the common themes and unique literary characteristics of the genre. Topics include love, motherhood, education, folly, politics and social issues, among many others. The course also covers cultural and historical contexts that influenced the authors.
ITAL 22500 or placement by department.
3 hr./wk.
This course focuses on reading and analyzing selected short stories of renowned Italian writers of mainly the XX and XXI Centuries. Students will participate in class discussions and write papers to demonstrate close reading skills, to express individual interpretation, and to understand the common themes and unique literary characteristics of the genre. The course also covers cultural and historical contexts that influenced the authors.
ITAL 22500 or placement by department.
3 hr./wk.
The course will attempt to set forth the uniqueness of Italian civilization and to show how these qualities have been transmitted from Italy to other nations.
3 hr./wk.
An experiential or service learning opportunity that provides students with the chance to use the skills and knowledge they have acquired in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in the target language in a real-world context. Experiential learning internships allow students to develop career and academic goals by training in private and public sector jobs that depend on linguistic and cultural fluency in languages other than English. Service learning opportunities are focused on enabling students to use language skills in order to positively impact individuals and organizations in the wider community. Credit is subject to approval by the Director of Experiential and Service Learning in CMLL.
A total G.P.A. of 2.5 or above; completion of a minimum of 15 credits toward the major with a G.P.A. in the major of at least 2.5.
Variable