Equivalent of Italian Studies 1 and 2 combined

For native speakers of any Romance language and for students with college level 4 proficiency (or higher) in a Romance language (exceptions made with departmental consent).

This course is designed with the needs and strengths of native or proficient speakers of any Romance language in mind, so that the similarities between the languages can be used to promote specific learning paths. This is an intensive Italian language course, which combines two semesters in one, covering all the materials usually covered in Elementary Italian 1 and 2. The course provides an accelerated introduction to Italian, allowing students who successfully complete it to enroll in Intermediate Italian 3, gaining faster access to upper division courses. The general objectives are to provide students with the basic tools for oral and written communication in Italian, but also to offer them the opportunity to learn about Italian culture, to reflect on intercultural differences and similarities, and to become more aware ‘multilingual subjects’ in our plurilingual society.

Workload: This course meets 5 times per week and regular and continued attendance is mandatory. Due to the intensive nature of this course, students should plan to study one to two hours a day and be committed to a fast-paced learning environment.

Required Texts:

Sentieri, 2nd edition, Julia M. Cozzarelli, Vista Higher Learning Publishing, 2015.

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Course conducted entirely in Italian

This course is for beginners and focuses on developing basic language skills (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) in Italian. The course is taught in Italian. Italian, not English, will be spoken in class at all times; students will be exposed to authentic Italian material from films, songs, websites, and will have the opportunity to practice their listening and speaking skills on a daily basis.

At the end of the semester, students will be able to use Italian to talk about themselves, their family, town, friends, and interests, as well as to describe present and past events in Italian and to converse with peers about their everyday life.

Course Requirements: Five hours per week. Weekly quizzes, a midterm, an oral exam, final project and a final.

Required texts:
Sentieri, 2nd edition, Julia M. Cozzarelli, Vista Higher Learning Publishing, 2015. ISBN 978-1-62680-803-4
Webster’s New World Italian Dictionary Concise edition ISBN 9780139536397

Recommended texts:
English Grammar for Students of Italian, 3rd edition- S. Adorni, K Primorac. Olivia and Hill. ISBN 9780934034401

Prerequisites: None. Italian 1 presumes no former study of Italian.

Course conducted entirely in Italian.

Italian Studies 1 is for beginners and focuses on developing basic language skills (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) in Italian.

The course is taught in Italian. Italian, not English, will be spoken in class at all times; students will be exposed to authentic Italian material from films, songs, websites, and will have the opportunity to practice their listening and speaking skills on a daily basis. At the end of the semester, students will be able to use Italian to talk about themselves, their family, friends, and interests, as well as to describe present and past events in Italian and to converse with peers about their everyday life.

Course Requirements:
Five hours per week.
Weekly quizzes, a midterm, an oral exam, final project and a final.
Regular daily attendance is required.

Required texts:
Sentieri, 2nd edition, Julia M. Cozzarelli, Vista Higher Learning Publishing, 2015. Purchase textbook here: https://vistahigherlearning.com/school/ucberkeley
Webster’s New World Italian Dictionary Concise edition ISBN 9780139536397

Recommended texts:
English Grammar for Students of Italian, 3rd edition- S. Adorni, K Primorac. Olivia and Hill. ISBN 9780934034401

NEW INTENSIVE COURSE!
EQUIVALENT OF ITALIAN STUDIES 1 AND 2 COMBINED

FOR NATIVE SPEAKERS OF SPANISH OR THOSE WITH COLLEGE LEVEL SPANISH 4 OR HIGHER (EXCEPTIONS MADE WITH DEPARTMENTAL CONSENT)

This course is specifically designed with the needs and strengths of native or proficient speakers of Spanish in mind, so that the similarities between the two languages can be used to promote specific learning paths. This is an intensive Italian language course, which combines TWO semesters in ONE, covering all the materials usually covered in Italian Studies 1 and 2 of Elementary Italian. The course provides an accelerated introduction to Italian, allowing students who successfully complete it to enroll in Italian 3, gaining faster access to Upper Division courses. The general objectives are to provide students with the basic tools for oral and written communication in Italian, but also to offer them the opportunity to learn about Italian culture, to reflect on intercultural differences and similarities, and to become more aware ‘multilingual subjects’ in our plurilingual society.

Workload: This course is comprised of a master lecture class, meeting 5 times per week, and a drill/conversation section, meeting 2 times per week. Regular and continued attendance of both classes is mandatory. Due to the intensive nature of this course, students should plan to study one to two hours a day and be committed to a fast-paced learning environment.

Texts:
Sentieri, 2nd edition, Julia M. Cozzarelli, Vista Higher Learning Publishing, 2015. ISBN 978-1-62680-803-4

An Italian dictionary for purchase to be announced by the instructor.

Sections:
Section 101, MW 1-2, B33B Dwinelle. CCN: 46921
Section 102, MW 2-3, B33B Dwinelle. CCN: 46924

Equivalent of Italian Studies 1 and 2 combined.

For native speakers of any Romance language and for students with college level 4 proficiency (or higher) in a Romance language (exceptions made with departmental consent).

This course is designed with the needs and strengths of native or proficient speakers of any Romance language in mind, so that the similarities between the languages can be used to promote specific learning paths. This is an intensive Italian language course, which combines two semesters in one, covering all the materials usually covered in Elementary Italian 1 and 2. The course provides an accelerated introduction to Italian, allowing students who successfully complete it to enroll in Intermediate Italian 3, gaining faster access to upper division courses. The general objectives are to provide students with the basic tools for oral and written communication in Italian, but also to offer them the opportunity to learn about Italian culture, to reflect on intercultural differences and similarities, and to become more aware ‘multilingual subjects’ in our plurilingual society.

Workload: This course meets 5 times per week and regular and continued attendance is mandatory. Due to the intensive nature of this course, students should plan to study one to two hours a day and be committed to a fast-paced learning environment.

Required Texts:

Sentieri, 2nd edition, Julia Cozzarelli. 2015. ISBN 978-1-62680-803-4 NB: including access to the “Supersite Plus” Purchase textbook here: https://vistahigherlearning.com/school/ucberkeley

Italian Studies 1 is for beginners and focuses on developing basic language skills (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) in Italian. The course is taught in Italian. Italian, not English, will be spoken in class at all times; students will be exposed to authentic Italian material from films, songs, websites, and will have the opportunity to practice their listening and speaking skills on a daily basis.

At the end of the semester, students will be able to use Italian to talk about themselves, their family, friends, and interests, as well as to describe present and past events in Italian and to converse with peers about their everyday life.

Course Requirements: Five hours per week. Weekly quizzes, a midterm, an oral exam, final project and a final. Regular daily attendance is required.

Required texts:

Sentieri, 2nd edition, Julia Cozzarelli. 2015. ISBN 978-1-62680-803-4 NB: including access to the “Supersite Plus” Purchase book here.

Webster’s New World Italian Dictionary Concise edition ISBN 9780139536397

Recommended texts:

English Grammar for Students of Italian, 3rd edition- S. Adorni, K Primorac. Olivia and Hill. ISBN 9780934034401

Course conducted entirely in Italian.

Prerequisites:  None.  Italian 1 presumes no former study of Italian.

Course cannot be repeated without prior consent from the language coordinator.

Instructional Method, as of July 22, 2020:
This class will be taught remotely, per the July 21 campus announcement.

Equivalent of Italian Studies 1 and 2 combined.

For native speakers of any Romance language and for students with college level 4 proficiency (or higher) in a Romance language (exceptions made with departmental consent).

This course is designed with the needs and strengths of native or proficient speakers of any Romance language in mind, so that the similarities between the languages can be used to promote specific learning paths. This is an intensive Italian language course, which combines two semesters in one, covering all the materials usually covered in Elementary Italian 1 and 2. The course provides an accelerated introduction to Italian, allowing students who successfully complete it to enroll in Intermediate Italian 3, gaining faster access to upper division courses. The general objectives are to provide students with the basic tools for oral and written communication in Italian, but also to offer them the opportunity to learn about Italian culture, to reflect on intercultural differences and similarities, and to become more aware ‘multilingual subjects’ in our plurilingual society.

Workload: This course meets 5 times per week and regular and continued attendance is mandatory. Due to the intensive nature of this course, students should plan to study one to two hours a day and be committed to a fast-paced learning environment.

Required Texts:

Sentieri, 2nd edition, Julia Cozzarelli. 2015. ISBN 978-1-62680-803-4 NB: including access to the “Supersite Plus” Purchase textbook here: https://vistahigherlearning.com/school/ucberkeley

Course conducted entirely in Italian.
Italian Studies 1 is for beginners and focuses on developing basic language skills (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) in Italian. The course is taught in Italian. Italian, not English, will be spoken in class at all times; students will be exposed to authentic Italian material from films, songs, websites, and will have the opportunity to practice their listening and speaking skills on a daily basis.
At the end of the semester, students will be able to use Italian to talk about themselves, their family, friends, and interests, as well as to describe present and past events in Italian and to converse with peers about their everyday life.
Course Requirements: Five hours per week. Weekly quizzes, a midterm, an oral exam, final project and a final. Regular daily attendance is required.
Required texts:
Sentieri, 2nd edition, Julia M. Cozzarelli, Vista Higher Learning Publishing, 2015.
Please use the link above to purchase the textbook.

Webster’s New World Italian Dictionary Concise edition. ISBN 9780139536397
Recommended texts:
English Grammar for Students of Italian, 3rd edition- S. Adorni, K Primorac. Olivia and Hill. ISBN 9780934034401
Prerequisites: None. Italian 1 presumes no former study of Italian.

Equivalent of Italian Studies 1 and 2 combined.

For native speakers of any Romance language and for students with college level 4 proficiency (or higher) in a Romance language (exceptions made with departmental consent).

This course is designed with the needs and strengths of native or proficient speakers of any Romance language in mind, so that the similarities between the languages can be used to promote specific learning paths. This is an intensive Italian language course, which combines two semesters in one, covering all the materials usually covered in Elementary Italian 1 and 2. The course provides an accelerated introduction to Italian, allowing students who successfully complete it to enroll in Intermediate Italian 3, gaining faster access to upper division courses. The general objectives are to provide students with the basic tools for oral and written communication in Italian, but also to offer them the opportunity to learn about Italian culture, to reflect on intercultural differences and similarities, and to become more aware ‘multilingual subjects’ in our plurilingual society.

Workload: This course meets 5 times per week and regular and continued attendance is mandatory. Due to the intensive nature of this course, students should plan to study one to two hours a day and be committed to a fast-paced learning environment.

Required Texts:

Sentieri, 2nd edition, Julia Cozzarelli. 2015. ISBN 978-1-62680-803-4 NB: including access to the “Supersite Plus” Purchase book here.

Course cannot be repeated without prior consent of the instructor.

EQUIVALENT OF ITALIAN STUDIES 1 AND 2 COMBINED

For native speakers of ANY Romance language and for students with college level 4 proficiency (or higher) in a Romance language (exceptions made with departmental consent).

This course is specifically designed with the needs and strengths of native or proficient speakers of any Romance language in mind, so that the similarities between the languages can be used to promote specific learning paths. This is an intensive Italian language course, which combines TWO semesters in ONE, covering all the materials usually covered in Italian Studies 1 and 2 of Elementary Italian. The course provides an accelerated introduction to Italian, allowing students who successfully complete it to enroll in Italian 3, gaining faster access to Upper Division courses. The general objectives are to provide students with the basic tools for oral and written communication in Italian, but also to offer them the opportunity to learn about Italian culture, to reflect on intercultural differences and similarities, and to become more aware ‘multilingual subjects’ in our plurilingual society.

Workload: This course is comprised of a master lecture class, meeting 5 times per week, and a drill/conversation section, meeting 2 times per week. Regular and continued attendance of both classes is mandatory. Due to the intensive nature of this course, students should plan to study one to two hours a day and be committed to a fast-paced learning environment.

Conversation sections: Enroll in one.
101: TuTh 1-2, B-37 Dwinelle
102: TuTh 2-3, B-37 Dwinelle

Texts:
Sentieri, 2nd edition, Julia M. Cozzarelli, Vista Higher Learning Publishing, 2015. ISBN 978-1-62680-803-4

An Italian dictionary for purchase to be announced by the instructor.

ELEMENTARY ITALIAN

Course conducted entirely in Italian

This course is for beginners and focuses on developing basic language skills (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) in Italian. The course is taught in Italian. Italian, not English, will be spoken in class at all times; students will be exposed to authentic Italian material from films, songs, websites, and will have the opportunity to practice their listening and speaking skills on a daily basis.

At the end of the semester, students will be able to use Italian to talk about themselves, their family, town, friends, and interests, as well as to describe present and past events in Italian and to converse with peers about their everyday life.

Course Requirements: Five hours per week. Weekly quizzes, a midterm, an oral exam, final project and a final.

Required texts:

Sentieri, 2nd edition, Julia M. Cozzarelli, Vista Higher Learning Publishing, 2015.

Webster’s New World Italian Dictionary Concise edition ISBN 9780139536397

Recommended texts:

English Grammar for Students of Italian  3rd edition- S. Adorni, K Primorac. Olivia and Hill. ISBN 9780934034401

Prerequisites: None. Italian 1 presumes no former study of Italian.

Course conducted entirely in Italian.

Italian Studies 1 is for beginners and focuses on developing basic language skills (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) in Italian. The course is taught in Italian. Italian, not English, will be spoken in class at all times; students will be exposed to authentic Italian material from films, songs, websites, and will have the opportunity to practice their listening and speaking skills on a daily basis.

At the end of the semester, students will be able to use Italian to talk about themselves, their family, friends, and interests, as well as to describe present and past events in Italian and to converse with peers about their everyday life.

Course Requirements: Five hours per week. Weekly quizzes, a midterm, an oral exam, final project and a final. Regular daily attendance is required.

Required texts:

Sentieri, 2nd edition, Julia M. Cozzarelli, Vista Higher Learning Publishing, 2015.

Webster’s New World Italian Dictionary Concise edition ISBN 9780139536397

Recommended texts:

English Grammar for Students of Italian, 3rd edition- S. Adorni, K Primorac. Olivia and Hill. ISBN 9780934034401

Prerequisites:  None.  Italian 1 presumes no former study of Italian.

Course cannot be repeated without prior consent from the language coordinator.

Note: Students are instructed to enroll in both Italian W1-001 (in-person meetings) and Italian W1-101 (web component).

Learn about this course in a brief video:

Elementary Italian W1 is for beginners and focuses on developing basic language skills (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) in Italian. Italian will be spoken in class at all times; students will be exposed to authentic Italian material from films, songs, websites, and will have the opportunity to practice their listening and speaking skills daily.This is a hybrid course: students meet in the classroom on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and work independently online on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Course goals: At the end of the semester, you will be able to use Italian to talk about yourself, your family, your town, your friends and to discuss your interests. You will also be able to talk in Italian about present and past events and to converse with your peers about your daily activities. You will be able to understand short dialogues, conversations and clips from mainstream Italian films, and to write short compositions on a variety of topics.

Important: The course is taught in Italian; Italian and NOT English will be spoken in class at all times.

Textbooks
Required:
Sentieri, 2nd edition, Julia Cozzarelli. 2015. ISBN 978-1-62680-803-4 NB: including access to the “Supersite Plus” Purchase book here.
Webster’s New World Italian Dictionary or any good bilingual English/Italian dictionary
All the materials on bCourses.

Recommended:
English Grammar for Students of Italian, Adorni, S. & Primorac, K., Olivia & Hill Press; 3rd ed.

Course cannot be repeated without prior consent of the language coordinator.

Enroll in the Lecture course and one Drill/Conversation Section:

MW 1-2, B33B Dwinelle. CCN: 47314

OR

MW 2-3, B33B Dwinelle CCN: 47317

NEW INTENSIVE COURSE!

EQUIVALENT OF ITALIAN STUDIES 1 AND 2 COMBINED

FOR NATIVE SPEAKERS OF SPANISH OR THOSE WITH COLLEGE LEVEL SPANISH 4 OR HIGHER (EXCEPTIONS MADE WITH DEPARTMENTAL CONSENT)

 This course is specifically designed with the needs and strengths of native or proficient speakers of Spanish in mind, so that the similarities between the two languages can be used to promote specific learning paths. This is an intensive Italian language course, which combines TWO semesters in ONE, covering all the materials usually covered in Italian Studies 1 and 2 of Elementary Italian. The course provides an accelerated introduction to Italian, allowing students who successfully complete it to enroll in Italian 3, gaining faster access to Upper Division courses. The general objectives are to provide students with the basic tools for oral and written communication in Italian, but also to offer them the opportunity to learn about Italian culture, to reflect on intercultural differences and similarities, and to become more aware ‘multilingual subjects’ in our plurilingual society.

Workload: This course is comprised of a master lecture class, meeting 5 times per week, and a drill/conversation section, meeting 2 times per week. Regular and continued attendance of both classes is mandatory. Due to the intensive nature of this course, students should plan to study one to two hours a day and be committed to a fast-paced learning environment.

Texts: Sentieri, 2nd edition, Julia M. Cozzarelli, Vista Higher Learning Publishing, 2015. ISBN: 978-1-62680-803-4

Course conducted entirely in Italian

Italian Studies 1 is for beginners and focuses on developing basic language skills (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) in Italian. The course is taught in Italian. Italian, not English, will be spoken in class at all times; students will be exposed to authentic Italian material from films, songs, websites, and will have the opportunity to practice their listening and speaking skills on a daily basis.

At the end of the semester, students will be able to use Italian to talk about themselves, their family, friends, and interests, as well as to describe present and past events in Italian and to converse with peers about their everyday life.

Course Requirements: Five hours per week. Weekly quizzes, a midterm, an oral exam, final project and a final. Regular daily attendance is required.

Required texts:
Sentieri, 2nd edition, Julia M. Cozzarelli, Vista Higher Learning Publishing, 2015.
Webster’s New World Italian Dictionary Concise edition ISBN 9780139536397

Recommended texts:
English Grammar for Students of Italian, 3rd edition- S. Adorni, K Primorac. Olivia and Hill. ISBN 9780934034401

Prerequisites:  None.  Italian 1 presumes no former study of Italian.

Equivalent of Italian Studies 1 and 2 combined.

For native speakers of any Romance language and for students with college level 4 proficiency (or higher) in a Romance language (exceptions made with departmental consent).

This course is designed with the needs and strengths of native or proficient speakers of any Romance language in mind, so that the similarities between the languages can be used to promote specific learning paths. This is an intensive Italian language course, which combines two semesters in one, covering all the materials usually covered in Elementary Italian 1 and 2. The course provides an accelerated introduction to Italian, allowing students who successfully complete it to enroll in Intermediate Italian 3, gaining faster access to upper division courses. The general objectives are to provide students with the basic tools for oral and written communication in Italian, but also to offer them the opportunity to learn about Italian culture, to reflect on intercultural differences and similarities, and to become more aware ‘multilingual subjects’ in our plurilingual society.

Workload: This course meets 5 times per week and regular and continued attendance is mandatory. Due to the intensive nature of this course, students should plan to study one to two hours a day and be committed to a fast-paced learning environment.

Required Texts:

Sentieri, 2nd edition, Julia Cozzarelli. 2015. ISBN 978-1-62680-803-4 NB: including access to the “Supersite Plus”

Master Lecture Class: M-F 11-12
Drill/Conversation Sections:  MW 1-2 or MW 2-3, B33B Dwinelle

EQUIVALENT OF ITALIAN STUDIES 1 AND 2 COMBINED

FOR NATIVE SPEAKERS OF SPANISH OR THOSE WITH COLLEGE LEVEL SPANISH 4 OR HIGHER (EXCEPTIONS MADE WITH DEPARTMENTAL CONSENT)

This course is specifically designed with the needs and strengths of native or proficient speakers of Spanish in mind, so that the similarities between the two languages can be used to promote specific learning paths. This is an intensive Italian language course, which combines TWO semesters in ONE, covering all the materials usually covered in Italian Studies 1 and 2 of Elementary Italian. The course provides an accelerated introduction to Italian, allowing students who successfully complete it to enroll in Italian 3, gaining faster access to Upper Division courses. The general objectives are to provide students with the basic tools for oral and written communication in Italian, but also to offer them the opportunity to learn about Italian culture, to reflect on intercultural differences and similarities, and to become more aware ‘multilingual subjects’ in our plurilingual society.

Workload: This course is comprised of a master lecture class, meeting 5 times per week, and a drill/conversation section, meeting 2 times per week. Regular and continued attendance of both classes is mandatory. Due to the intensive nature of this course, students should plan to study one to two hours a day and be committed to a fast-paced learning environment.

Texts:
Sentieri, 2nd edition, Julia M. Cozzarelli, Vista Higher Learning Publishing, 2015. ISBN 978-1-62680-803-4

An Italian dictionary for purchase to be announced by the instructor.

Italian Studies 1 is for beginners and focuses on developing basic language skills (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) in Italian. The course is taught in Italian. Italian, not English, will be spoken in class at all times.

Texts to be announced.

Prerequisites: None.

Instruction Methods:

SECTION 1:

MW 9:00-10:00/F10:00-11:00 synchronous
MW 10:00-11:00 asynchronous

SECTIONS 2 and 3:

MWF synchronous
TuTh asynchronous

Instructor in charge: Giuliana Perco

Course conducted in Italian

Allows beginning students to use and understand the language in different situations through functional communicative activities and creative exercises.

Course Requirements: Five hours per week. Weekly quizzes, two midterms and a final.

Required texts:

The Italian Project 1a, T. Marin and S. Magnelli. Edilingua 2013. ISBN 978-960-693-019-5

The Italian Project 1b, T. Marin and S. Magnelli. Edilingua 2013. ISBN 978-960-693-020-1

Una grammatica italiana per tutti  Vol. 1, A. Latino and M. Muscolino. Edilingua. ISBN 978-960-7706-70-6

Webster’s New World Italian Dictionary Concise edition ISBN 9780139536397

Recommended texts:

English Grammar for Students of Italian  3rd edition- S. Adorni, K Primorac. Olivia and Hill. ISBN 9780934034401

Prerequisites: None. Italian 1 presumes no former study of Italian.

This is a hybrid course, including both a face-to-face and a hybrid component to be completed online: attendance to both class components is mandatory.

Elementary Italian W1 is for beginners and focuses on developing basic language skills (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) in Italian. Italian will be spoken in class at all times; students will be exposed to authentic Italian material from films, songs, websites, and will have the opportunity to practice their listening and speaking skills daily.

At the end of the semester, students will be able to use Italian to talk about themselves, their family, friends, and interests, and to describe present and past events in Italian and to converse with peers about their everyday life.

Italian Studies 1 is for beginners and focuses on developing basic language skills (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) in Italian. The course is taught in Italian. Italian, not English, will be spoken in class at all times; students will be exposed to authentic Italian material from films, songs, websites, and will have the opportunity to practice their listening and speaking skills on a daily basis.

At the end of the semester, students will be able to use Italian to talk about themselves, their family, friends, and interests, as well as to describe present and past events in Italian and to converse with peers about their everyday life.

Course Requirements: Five hours per week. Weekly quizzes, a midterm, an oral exam, final project and a final. Regular daily attendance is required.

Required texts:

Sentieri, 2nd edition, Julia M. Cozzarelli, Vista Higher Learning Publishing, 2015.

Webster’s New World Italian Dictionary Concise edition ISBN 9780139536397

Recommended texts:

English Grammar for Students of Italian, 3rd edition- S. Adorni, K Primorac. Olivia and Hill. ISBN 9780934034401

Course conducted entirely in Italian.

Prerequisites:  None.  Italian 1 presumes no former study of Italian.

Course cannot be repeated without prior consent from the language coordinator.

In Summer Session 2015, you have the opportunity to fit the study of Italian language conveniently into your schedule. Whether for purposes of personal enrichment, travel, deepening your appreciation of opera, or mastering fine Italian cuisine, this intensive course will provide you with a university level introduction to the beautiful Italian language.

This course is for beginners. Come and learn the basic proficiency (writing, speaking, and listening) in Italian during an intensive summer course!

The course is taught in Italian. Italian, not English, will be spoken in class at all times, so that you will be exposed to authentic Italian material from films, songs, websites, and will have the opportunity to practice your listening and speaking skills on a daily basis.

At the end of the semester, you will be able to use Italian to talk about yourself, your family, your town, your friends, and your interests. You will also be able to describe present and past events in Italian and to converse with your peers about your everyday life. You will be able to understand short dialogues, conversations, and clips from mainstream Italian films. You will also be able to write short compositions on a variety of topics.

Ten hours of lecture per week. Weekly quizzes, a midterm, an oral exam, and a final.

This intensive language course covers a normal 15-week semester of Berkeley language instruction in 8 weeks.

Prerequisites: None. Italian 1 presumes no prior study of Italian.

LANGUAGE PROGRAM ADVISING

Dr. Giuliana Perco, Supervisor of our academic year Italian Language Program, will answer your questions about placement in this course, course structure, and content of Italian Studies 1: gperco@berkeley.edu

Instructor Availability: The Italian Studies 1 instructor will be available beginning the first day of class, Monday, June 22. Contact information and office hours will be provided by the instructor at that time.

For enrollment and general questions, contact the department office:

Email: issa@berkeley.edu

Phone: M-F 8-5, (510) 642-2704

REQUIRED TEXTS:

“Una grammatica italiana per tutti” Vol. 1 (Edizione aggiornata) by A. Latino & M. Muscolino – Edilingua Edizioni, 2014. ISBN 978-88-9843-310-0

“The Italian Project 1a” (Student’s book, workbook and video activities) + CD-ROM +

audio CD – Edilingua Edizioni, 2013. ISBN 978-889-843-300-1

“The Italian Project 1b” (Student’s book, workbook and video activities) + CD-ROM +

audio CD – Edilingua Edizioni, 2014. ISBN 978-88-9843-301-8

“Webster’s New World Italian Dictionary: Italian/English, English/Italian.” Concise Edition, Wiley Publishing. ISBN 0-13-953639-6

RECOMMENDED TEXTS:

“English Grammar for Students of Italian” by Sergio Adorni and Karen Primorac – Olivia

& Hill Press; 3rd edition, ISBN-10: 0934034400, ISBN-13: 978-0934034401

EQUIVALENT OF ITALIAN STUDIES 1 AND 2 COMBINED

FOR NATIVE SPEAKERS OF SPANISH OR THOSE WITH COLLEGE LEVEL SPANISH 4 OR HIGHER (EXCEPTIONS MADE WITH DEPARTMENTAL CONSENT)

This course is specifically designed with the needs and strengths of native or proficient speakers of Spanish in mind, so that the similarities between the two languages can be used to promote specific learning paths. This is an intensive Italian language course, which combines TWO semesters in ONE, covering all the materials usually covered in Italian Studies 1 and 2 of Elementary Italian. The course provides an accelerated introduction to Italian, allowing students who successfully complete it to enroll in Italian 3, gaining faster access to Upper Division courses. The general objectives are to provide students with the basic tools for oral and written communication in Italian, but also to offer them the opportunity to learn about Italian culture, to reflect on intercultural differences and similarities, and to become more aware ‘multilingual subjects’ in our plurilingual society.

Workload: This course is comprised of a master lecture class, meeting 5 times per week, and a drill/conversation section, meeting 2 times per week. Regular and continued attendance of both classes is mandatory. Due to the intensive nature of this course, students should plan to study one to two hours a day and be committed to a fast-paced learning environment.

Texts:
Sentieri, 2nd edition, Julia M. Cozzarelli, Vista Higher Learning Publishing, 2015. ISBN 978-1-62680-803-4

An Italian dictionary for purchase to be announced by the instructor.

This course is for students who have already a basic knowledge of Italian and want to continue the study of the language. The course is taught in Italian. Italian, not English, will be spoken in class at all times, students will be exposed to authentic Italian material from films, songs, websites, and will have the opportunity to practice their listening and speaking skills on a daily basis.

At the end of the semester, students will be able to use Italian to talk about their life, to describe present, past and future events, to give suggestions, to discuss their choices and opportunities. Students will be able to understand short dialogues, conversations, and clips from mainstream Italian films and to express their ideas both orally and in writing on a variety of topics.

Course Requirements:  Five hours per week.  Weekly quizzes, midterm, oral exam, final project and a final exam. Regular daily attendance is required.

Required texts:

Sentieri, 2nd edition, Julia M. Cozzarelli, Vista Higher Learning Publishing, 2015.

Webster’s New World Italian Dictionary Concise edition ISBN 9780139536397

Recommended texts:

English Grammar for Students of Italian, 3rd edition- S. Adorni, K Primorac. Olivia and Hill. ISBN 9780934034401

Prerequisites:  Italian 1 at UCB or placement test

Please contact Dr. Perco if you have questions regarding placement in this course: gperco@berkeley.edu.

Course cannot be repeated without prior consent from the language coordinator.

Students enroll in both the in-person Section 1 and the web-based Section 101.

This course is designed for beginners who already have a basic knowledge of Italian. During the semester you will expand your knowledge and mastery of Italian grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, while improving your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in Italian, and learning about Italian culture and society. This is a blended/hybrid course, including both face-to-face lessons 3 times a week and a blended/hybrid self-paced component to be completed online.

Course goals: At the end of the semester, you will have received the same preparation offered by a non-hybrid Italian 2 class and will be able to use Italian to talk extensively about yourself, your life, your dreams and interests, to describe your and discuss your likes and dislikes, to speak about your future career, and to express your thoughts on complex topics. You will also be able to talk in Italian about present, past, and future events and to explain your decisions. You will understand complex real-life conversations among native speakers as well as mainstream Italian films. You will be able to write on a variety of topics.

The course is taught in Italian; Italian and NOT English will be spoken in class at all times.

Textbooks:

Required:

• Sentieri, 2nd edition, Julia Cozzarelli. 2015. ISBN 978-1-62680-803-4 NB: you must purchase the access code to Supersite Plus.
• Webster’s New World Italian Dictionary or any good bilingual English/Italian dictionary
• Any additional material uploaded on bCourses or distributed in class by your instructor.

Recommended:

• English Grammar for Students of Italian, Adorni, S. & Primorac, K., Olivia & Hill Press; 3rd ed.

Prerequisites: Italian 1 or placement exam.

Course conducted entirely in Italian

This course is for students who have already a basic knowledge of Italian and want to continue the study of the language. The course is taught in Italian. Italian, not English, will be spoken in class at all times, students will be exposed to authentic Italian material from films, songs, websites, and will have the opportunity to practice their listening and speaking skills on a daily basis.

At the end of the semester, students will be able to use Italian to talk about their life, to describe present, past and future events, to give suggestions, to discuss their choices and opportunities. Students will be able to understand short dialogues, conversations, and clips from mainstream Italian films and to express their ideas both orally and in writing on a variety of topics.

Course Requirements: Five hours per week. Weekly quizzes, midterm, oral exam, final project and a final exam. Regular daily attendance is required.

Required texts:

Sentieri, 2nd edition, Julia M. Cozzarelli, Vista Higher Learning Publishing, 2015.

Webster’s New World Italian Dictionary Concise edition ISBN 9780139536397

Recommended texts:

English Grammar for Students of Italian, 3rd edition- S. Adorni, K Primorac. Olivia and Hill. ISBN 9780934034401

Prerequisites: Italian 1 at UCB or placement test. Please contact Dr. Perco if you have questions regarding placement in this course: gperco@berkeley.edu.

Allows students to build on the language skills learned in IS1 to improve their proficiency in Italian. Use of communicative activities and creative exercises. Conducted entirely in Italian.

» read more »

Course conducted entirely in Italian

This course is for students who have already a basic knowledge of Italian and want to continue the study of the language. The course is taught in Italian. Italian, not English, will be spoken in class at all times, students will be exposed to authentic Italian material from films, songs, websites, and will have the opportunity to practice their listening and speaking skills on a daily basis.

At the end of the semester, students will be able to use Italian to talk about their life, to describe present, past and future events, to discuss their choices and opportunities. Students will be able to understand short dialogues, conversations, and clips from mainstream Italian films and to express their ideas both orally and in writing on a variety of topics.

Course Requirements: Five hours per week. Weekly quizzes, midterm, oral exam, final project and a final exam.

Required texts:
Sentieri, 2nd edition, Julia M. Cozzarelli, Vista Higher Learning Publishing, 2015. ISBN 978-1-62680-803-4
Webster’s New World Italian Dictionary Concise edition ISBN 9780139536397

Recommended texts:
English Grammar for Students of Italian, 3rd edition- S. Adorni, K Primorac. Olivia and Hill. ISBN 9780934034401

Prerequisites: Italian 1 or equivalent. Please contact Dr. Perco if you have a question regarding placement in this course: gperco@berkeley.edu.

Course conducted entirely in Italian.

This course is for students who have already a basic knowledge of Italian and want to continue the study of the language.

The course is taught in Italian. Italian, not English, will be spoken in class at all times, students will be exposed to authentic Italian material from films, songs, websites, and will have the opportunity to practice their listening and speaking skills on a daily basis. At the end of the semester, students will be able to use Italian to talk about their life, to describe present, past and future events, to give suggestions, to discuss their choices and opportunities. Students will be able to understand short dialogues, conversations, and clips from mainstream Italian films and to express their ideas both orally and in writing on a variety of topics.

Course Requirements: Five hours per week. Weekly quizzes, midterm, oral exam, final project and a final exam. Regular daily attendance is required.

Required texts:
Sentieri, 2nd edition, Julia M. Cozzarelli, Vista Higher Learning Publishing, 2015. Purchase textbook here: https://vistahigherlearning.com/school/ucberkeley

Webster’s New World Italian Dictionary Concise edition ISBN 9780139536397

Recommended texts:

English Grammar for Students of Italian, 3rd edition- S. Adorni, K Primorac. Olivia and Hill. ISBN 9780934034401

Course conducted entirely in Italian

This course is for students who have already a basic knowledge of Italian and want to continue the study of the language. The course is taught in Italian. Italian, not English, will be spoken in class at all times, students will be exposed to authentic Italian material from films, songs, websites, and will have the opportunity to practice their listening and speaking skills on a daily basis.

At the end of the semester, students will be able to use Italian to talk about their life, to describe present, past and future events, to give suggestions, to discuss their choices and opportunities. Students will be able to understand short dialogues, conversations, and clips from mainstream Italian films and to express their ideas both orally and in writing on a variety of topics.

Course Requirements:  Five hours per week.  Weekly quizzes, midterm, oral exam, final project and a final exam. Regular daily attendance is required.

Required texts:

Sentieri, 2nd edition, Julia M. Cozzarelli, Vista Higher Learning Publishing, 2015.

Webster’s New World Italian Dictionary Concise edition ISBN 9780139536397

Recommended texts:

English Grammar for Students of Italian, 3rd edition- S. Adorni, K Primorac. Olivia and Hill. ISBN 9780934034401

Prerequisites:  Italian 1 at UCB or placement test. Please contact Dr. Perco if you have questions regarding placement in this course: gperco@berkeley.edu.

Course conducted entirely in Italian.

For information on the language placement exam, click here.

This course is for students who have already a basic knowledge of Italian and want to continue the study of the language. The course is taught in Italian. Italian, not English, will be spoken in class at all times, students will be exposed to authentic Italian material from films, songs, websites, and will have the opportunity to practice their listening and speaking skills on a daily basis.

At the end of the semester, students will be able to use Italian to talk about their life, to describe present, past and future events, to discuss their choices and opportunities. Students will be able to understand short dialogues, conversations, and clips from mainstream Italian films and to express their ideas both orally and in writing on a variety of topics.

Course Requirements: Five hours per week. Weekly quizzes, midterm, oral exam, final project and a final exam.

Required texts:

The Italian Project 1b, T. Marin and S. Magnelli. Edilingua 2013. ISBN 978-960-693-020-1

The Italian Project 2a, T. Marin and S. Magnelli. Edilingua 2014.ISBN 978-960-693-021-8

Una grammatica italiana per tutti Vol. 1, A. Latino and M. Muscolino. Edilingua. 2014. ISBN 978-960-7706-70-6

Webster’s New World Italian Dictionary Concise edition ISBN 9780139536397

Recommended texts:

English Grammar for Students of Italian  3rd edition- S. Adorni, K Primorac. Olivia and Hill. ISBN: 9780934034401

Prerequisites: Italian 1 or equivalent. Please contact Dr. Perco if you have a question regarding placement in this course: gperco@berkeley.edu.

This course is for students who have already a basic knowledge of Italian and want to continue the study of the language. The course is taught in Italian. Italian, not English, will be spoken in class at all times, students will be exposed to authentic Italian material from films, songs, websites, and will have the opportunity to practice their listening and speaking skills on a daily basis.

At the end of the semester, students will be able to use Italian to talk about their life, to describe present, past and future events, to give suggestions, to discuss their choices and opportunities. Students will be able to understand short dialogues, conversations, and clips from mainstream Italian films and to express their ideas both orally and in writing on a variety of topics.

Course Requirements:  Five hours per week.  Weekly quizzes, midterm, oral exam, final project and a final exam. Regular daily attendance is required.

Required texts:

Sentieri, 2nd edition, Julia M. Cozzarelli, Vista Higher Learning Publishing, 2015.

Purchase textbook here.

Webster’s New World Italian Dictionary Concise edition ISBN 9780139536397

Recommended texts:

English Grammar for Students of Italian, 3rd edition- S. Adorni, K Primorac. Olivia and Hill. ISBN 9780934034401

Prerequisites:  Italian 1 at UCB or placement test

Please contact Dr. Perco if you have questions regarding placement in this course: gperco@berkeley.edu.

Course cannot be repeated without prior consent from the language coordinator.

This course is for students who have already a basic knowledge of Italian and want to continue the study of the language. The course is taught in Italian. Italian, not English, will be spoken in class at all times, students will be exposed to authentic Italian material from films, songs, websites, and will have the opportunity to practice their listening and speaking skills on a daily basis.

At the end of the semester, students will be able to use Italian to talk about their life, to describe present, past and future events, to give suggestions, to discuss their choices and opportunities. Students will be able to understand short dialogues, conversations, and clips from mainstream Italian films and to express their ideas both orally and in writing on a variety of topics.

Course Requirements: Five hours per week. Weekly quizzes, midterm, oral exam, final project and a final exam. Regular daily attendance is required.

Texts to be announced.

Prerequisites: Italian 1 at UCB or placement test.

Instruction Method:

MWF synchronous
TuTh asynchronouss

Course conducted entirely in Italian

This course is for students who have already a basic knowledge of Italian and want to continue the study of the language. The course is taught in Italian. Italian, not English, will be spoken in class at all times, students will be exposed to authentic Italian material from films, songs, websites, and will have the opportunity to practice their listening and speaking skills on a daily basis.

At the end of the semester, students will be able to use Italian to talk about their life, to describe present, past and future events, to give suggestions, to discuss their choices and opportunities. Students will be able to understand short dialogues, conversations, and clips from mainstream Italian films and to express their ideas both orally and in writing on a variety of topics.

Course Requirements: Five hours per week. Weekly quizzes, midterm, oral exam, final project and a final exam. Regular daily attendance is required.

Required texts:
Sentieri, 2nd edition, Julia M. Cozzarelli, Vista Higher Learning Publishing, 2015.

Webster’s New World Italian Dictionary Concise edition ISBN 9780139536397

Recommended texts:
English Grammar for Students of Italian, 3rd edition- S. Adorni, K Primorac. Olivia and Hill. ISBN 9780934034401

Prerequisites: Italian 1 at UCB or placement test. Please contact Dr. Perco if you have questions regarding placement in this course: gperco@berkeley.edu.

Course cannot be repeated without prior consent from the language coordinator.

Course conducted entirely in Italian

This course is for students who have already a basic knowledge of Italian and want to continue the study of the language. The course is taught in Italian. Italian, not English, will be spoken in class at all times, students will be exposed to authentic Italian material from films, songs, websites, and will have the opportunity to practice their listening and speaking skills on a daily basis.

At the end of the semester, students will be able to use Italian to talk about their life, to describe present, past and future events, to give suggestions, to discuss their choices and opportunities. Students will be able to understand short dialogues, conversations, and clips from mainstream Italian films and to express their ideas both orally and in writing on a variety of topics.

Course Requirements:  Five hours per week.  Weekly quizzes, midterm, oral exam, final project and a final exam. Regular daily attendance is required.

Required texts:
Sentieri, 2nd edition, Julia M. Cozzarelli, Vista Higher Learning Publishing, 2015.

Webster’s New World Italian Dictionary Concise edition ISBN 9780139536397

Recommended texts:
English Grammar for Students of Italian, 3rd edition- S. Adorni, K Primorac. Olivia and Hill. ISBN 9780934034401

Prerequisites:  Italian Studies 1 or placement test [link to http://italian.berkeley.edu/undergraduate-program/language-study-and-placement/]. Please contact Dr. Perco if you have questions regarding placement in this course: gperco@berkeley.edu.

Instructor in charge: Giuliana Perco

Course conducted in Italian

Allows students to use and understand the language in different situations through functional communicative activities and creative exercises. Conducted entirely in Italian.

Course Requirements: Five hours per week. Weekly quizzes, two midterms and a final.

Required texts:

The Italian Project 1b, T. Marin and S. Magnelli. Edilingua 2013. ISBN 978-960-693-020-1

The Italian Project 2a, T. Marin and S. Magnelli. Edilingua 2014.ISBN 978-960-693-021-8

Una grammatica italiana per tutti Vol. 1, A. Latino and M. Muscolino. Edilingua. ISBN 978-960-7706-70-6

Una grammatica italiana per tutti Vol. 2 (edizione aggiornata), A. Latino and M. Muscolino. Edilingua. ISBN 978-960-7706-96-6

Webster’s New World Italian Dictionary Concise edition ISBN 9780139536397

Recommended texts:

English Grammar for Students of Italian  3rd edition- S. Adorni, K Primorac. Olivia and Hill. ISBN: 9780934034401

Prerequisites: Italian 1 or equivalent.

Course conducted entirely in Italian

In this course students will review and expand the grammar structures learned in the previous year. They will also be exposed to more examples of Italian culture through authentic materials such as short stories, newspaper articles, films, and plays. Students will continue to build on the skills acquired in Italian 2, striving for a higher level of sophistication and fluency in writing, reading, listening and speaking. Conducted in Italian.

Course Requirements: Five hours per week. Weekly quizzes, midterm, oral exam, presentation, and a final exam. Regular daily attendance is required.

Required texts:

Sentieri, 2nd edition, Julia M. Cozzarelli, Vista Higher Learning Publishing, 2015.

Webster’s New World Italian Dictionary Concise edition ISBN 9780139536397

Recommended texts:

English Grammar for Students of Italian, 3rd edition- S. Adorni, K Primorac. Olivia and Hill. ISBN 9780934034401

Recommended texts:

Webster’s New World Italian Dictionary Concise edition ISBN 9780139536397

Prerequisite: Italian 2 at UCB or placement test. Please contact Dr. Perco if you have questions regarding placement in this course: gperco@berkeley.edu.

Course conducted entirely in Italian

In this course students will review and expand the grammar structures learned in the previous year. They will also be exposed to more examples of Italian culture through authentic materials such as short stories, newspaper articles, films, and plays. Students will continue to build on the skills acquired in Italian 2, striving for a higher level of sophistication and fluency in writing, reading, listening and speaking. Conducted in Italian.

Course Requirements:  Five hours per week. Weekly quizzes, midterm, oral exam, presentation, and a final exam. Regular daily attendance is required.

Required texts:

Caleidoscopio, Daniela Bartalesi-Graf and Colleen Ryan, Pearson, 2015. ISBN-13: 978-0-205-25568-9

Webster’s New World Italian Dictionary Concise edition ISBN 9780139536397

Recommended texts:

English Grammar for Students of Italian, 3rd edition- S. Adorni, K Primorac. Olivia and Hill. ISBN 9780934034401

Webster’s New World Italian Dictionary Concise edition ISBN 9780139536397

Prerequisite:  Italian 2 at UCB or placement test. Please contact Dr. Perco if you have questions regarding placement in this course: gperco@berkeley.edu.

Course cannot be repeated without prior consent from the language coordinator.

Taught in Italian

In this course students will gain an appreciation for Italian culture through the analyses of short stories, newspaper articles, films, and plays. Students will continue to build on the work done in Italian 2, striving for a higher level of sophistication and fluency in writing, reading, and speaking. » read more »

Course conducted entirely in Italian.

In this course students will review and expand the grammar structures learned in the previous year. They will also be exposed to more examples of Italian culture through authentic materials such as short stories, newspaper articles, films, and plays. Students will continue to build on the skills acquired in Italian 2, striving for a higher level of sophistication and fluency in writing, reading, listening and speaking. Conducted in Italian. Weekly quizzes, midterm, oral exam, presentation, and a final exam.

Required texts:
Immagina, l’italiano senza confini, with Supersite code. A Cummings, C. Frenquellucci, etc. Vista Higher Learning 2011. ISBN 978-1-60576-260-9

Recommended texts:
Webster’s New World Italian Dictionary Concise edition ISBN 9780139536397

Prerequisite: Italian 2 or placement test. Please contact Dr. Perco if you have a question regarding placement in this course: gperco@berkeley.edu.

Course conducted entirely in Italian

In this course students will review and expand the grammar structures learned in the previous year. They will also be exposed to more examples of Italian culture through authentic materials such as short stories, newspaper articles, films, and plays. Students will continue to build on the skills acquired in Italian 2, striving for a higher level of sophistication and fluency in writing, reading, listening and speaking. Conducted in Italian.

Course Requirements:  3 hours per week. Weekly written assignments, a midterm, an oral presentation, and a final exam

Required texts:

Caleidoscopio, Daniela Bartalesi-Graf and Colleen Ryan, Pearson, 2015. ISBN-13: 978-0-205-25568-9

Webster’s New World Italian Dictionary Concise edition ISBN 9780139536397

Recommended texts:

English Grammar for Students of Italian, 3rd edition- S. Adorni, K Primorac. Olivia and Hill. ISBN 9780934034401

Webster’s New World Italian Dictionary Concise edition ISBN 9780139536397

Prerequisite:  Italian 2 at UCB or placement test.

Course cannot be repeated without prior consent from the language coordinator.

Course conducted entirely in Italian

In this course students will review and expand the grammar structures learned in the previous year. They will also be exposed to more examples of Italian culture through authentic materials such as short stories, newspaper articles, films, and plays. Students will continue to build on the skills acquired in Italian 2, striving for a higher level of sophistication and fluency in writing, reading, listening and speaking. Conducted in Italian.

Course Requirements:  Five hours per week. Weekly quizzes, midterm, oral exam, presentation, and a final exam. Regular daily attendance is required.

Required texts:

Webster’s New World Italian Dictionary Concise edition ISBN 9780139536397

Recommended texts:

English Grammar for Students of Italian, 3rd edition- S. Adorni, K Primorac. Olivia and Hill. ISBN 9780934034401

Recommended texts:

Webster’s New World Italian Dictionary Concise edition ISBN 9780139536397

Prerequisite:  Italian 2 at UCB or placement test. Please contact Dr. Perco if you have questions regarding placement in this course: gperco@berkeley.edu.

Course conducted entirely in Italian

For information on the language placement exam, click here.

In this course students will review and expand the grammar structures learned in the previous year. They will also be exposed to more examples of Italian culture through authentic materials such as short stories, newspaper articles, films, and plays. Students will continue to build on the skills acquired in Italian 2, striving for a higher level of sophistication and fluency in writing, reading, listening and speaking. Conducted in Italian.

Weekly quizzes, midterm, oral exam, presentation, and a final exam.

Required texts:

Immagina, l’italiano senza confini, A Cummings, C. Frenquellucci, etc. Vista Higher Learning 2011. ISBN 978-1-60576-260-9

Recommended texts:

Webster’s New World Italian Dictionary Concise edition ISBN 9780139536397

Prerequisite: Italian 2 or placement test. Please contact Dr. Perco if you have a question regarding placement in this course: gperco@berkeley.edu.

Course conducted entirely in Italian

In this course students will review and expand the grammar structures learned in the previous year. They will also be exposed to more examples of Italian culture through authentic materials such as short stories, newspaper articles, films, and plays. Students will continue to build on the skills acquired in Italian 2, striving for a higher level of sophistication and fluency in writing, reading, listening and speaking. Conducted in Italian.

Course Requirements:  Five hours per week. Weekly quizzes, midterm, oral exam, presentation, and a final exam. Regular daily attendance is required.

Required texts:

Caleidoscopio, Daniela Bartalesi-Graf and Colleen Ryan, Pearson, 2015. ISBN-13: 978-0-205-25568-9

Webster’s New World Italian Dictionary Concise edition ISBN 9780139536397

Recommended texts:

English Grammar for Students of Italian, 3rd edition- S. Adorni, K Primorac. Olivia and Hill. ISBN 9780934034401

Webster’s New World Italian Dictionary Concise edition ISBN 9780139536397

Prerequisite:  Italian 2 at UCB or placement test. Please contact Dr. Perco if you have questions regarding placement in this course: gperco@berkeley.edu.

Course cannot be repeated without prior consent from the language coordinator.

Course conducted entirely in Italian

In this course students will review and expand the grammar structures learned in the previous year. They will also be exposed to more examples of Italian culture through authentic materials such as short stories, newspaper articles, films, and plays. Students will continue to build on the skills acquired in Italian 2, striving for a higher level of sophistication and fluency in writing, reading, listening and speaking. Conducted in Italian.

Course Requirements: Five hours per week. Weekly quizzes, midterm, oral exam, presentation, and a final exam. Regular daily attendance is required.

Required texts:

Caleidoscopio, Daniela Bartalesi-Graf and Colleen Ryan, Pearson, 2015. ISBN-13: 978-0-205-25568-9

Webster’s New World Italian Dictionary Concise edition ISBN 9780139536397

Recommended texts:

English Grammar for Students of Italian, 3rd edition- S. Adorni, K Primorac. Olivia and Hill. ISBN 9780934034401

Webster’s New World Italian Dictionary Concise edition ISBN 9780139536397

Prerequisite: Italian 2 at UCB or placement test. Please contact Dr. Giuliana Perco if you have questions regarding placement in this course: gperco@berkeley.edu.

Course cannot be repeated without prior consent from the language coordinator.

In this course students will review and expand the grammar structures learned in the previous year. They will also be exposed to more examples of Italian culture through authentic materials such as short stories, newspaper articles, films, and plays. Students will continue to build on the skills acquired in Italian 2, striving for a higher level of sophistication and fluency in writing, reading, listening and speaking. Conducted in Italian.

Course Requirements:  Five hours per week. Weekly quizzes, midterm, oral exam, presentation, and a final exam. Regular daily attendance is required.

Required texts:

Immagina, l’italiano senza confini, with Supersite code. A Cummings, C. Frenquellucci, etc. Vista Higher Learning 2011. ISBN 978-1-60576-260-9

Recommended texts:

Webster’s New World Italian Dictionary Concise edition ISBN 9780139536397

Prerequisite:  Italian Studies 2 or placement test. Please contact Dr. Perco if you have questions regarding placement in this course: gperco@berkeley.edu.

Course conducted in Italian.

In this course students will gain an appreciation for Italian culture through the analyses of short stories, newspaper articles, films, and plays. Students will continue to build on the work done in Italian 2, striving for a higher level of sophistication and fluency in writing, reading, and speaking.

Weekly quizzes, 2 midterms, one oral presentation, and a final exam.

Required texts:

Immagina, l’italiano senza confini, A Cummings, C. Frenquellucci, etc. Vista Higher Learning 2011. ISBN 978-1-60576-260-9

Recommended texts:

Webster’s New World Italian Dictionary Concise edition ISBN 9780139536397

Prerequisite: Italian 2 or consent of instructor.

Taught in Italian

In this course students will gain an appreciation for Italian culture through the analyses of literary texts, articles, films, and plays. Students will continue to build on the work done in Italian 3, striving for a higher level of sophistication and fluency in writing, reading, and speaking. Readings will be more challenging than in the previous semester, and will cover a wider range of topics. Excerpts taken from novels will be longer with a richer, more complex vocabulary and sentence structure.

Course Requirements

Five hours per week. Mandatory attendance. Weekly quizzes, midterm, writing assignments, one oral presentation, and a final exam.

Prerequisites

Italian 3 or consent of instructor.

Texts

STUDENTS TAKE NOTE! REVISED TEXTBOOKS 6/12/14!

Immagina, l’italiano senza confini, A Cummings, C. Frenquellucci, etc. Vista Higher Learning 2011. ISBN 978-1-60576-260-9

RECOMMENDED

Webster’s New World Italian Dictionary Concise edition ISBN 9780139536397

Course conducted entirely in Italian

In this course students will hone their language skills by reviewing and deepening their knowledge of vocabulary and grammar structures learned in the previous three semesters. They will learn to appreciate Italian culture through authentic materials such as articles, films, and audioclips. Students will continue to build on the work done in Italian 3, striving for a higher level of sophistication and fluency in writing, reading, and speaking. Readings will be more complex and will cover a wider range of topics. Conducted in Italian.

Course Requirements: Five hours per week. Weekly written assignments, midterm, oral presentation, and a final exam. Regular daily attendance is required.

Required texts:

Immagina, l’italiano senza confini, with Supersite code. A Cummings, C. Frenquellucci, etc. Vista Higher Learning 2011. ISBN 978-1-60576-260-9

Recommended texts:

Webster’s New World Italian Dictionary Concise edition ISBN 9780139536397

Prerequisite: Italian 3 at UCB or placement test. Please contact Dr. Perco if you have questions regarding placement in this course: gperco@berkeley.edu.

In this course students will hone their language skills by reviewing and deepening their knowledge of vocabulary and grammar structures learned in the previous three semesters. They will learn to appreciate Italian culture through authentic materials such as articles, films, and audioclips. Students will continue to build on the work done in Italian 3, striving for a higher level of sophistication and fluency in writing, reading, and speaking. Readings will be more complex and will cover a wider range of topics. Conducted in Italian.

Course Requirements:  Five hours per week. Weekly written assignments, midterm, oral presentation, and a final exam. Regular daily attendance is required.

Required texts:

Caleidoscopio, Daniela Bartalesi-Graf and Colleen Ryan, Pearson, 2015. ISBN-13: 978-0-205-25568-9

Recommended texts:

Webster’s New World Italian Dictionary Concise edition ISBN 9780139536397

Prerequisite:  Italian 3 at UCB or placement test. Please contact Dr. Perco if you have questions regarding placement in this course: gperco@berkeley.edu.

Course cannot be repeated without prior consent from the language coordinator.

Course conducted entirely in Italian.

In this course students will hone their language skills by reviewing the grammar structures learned in the previous three semesters. They will learn to appreciate Italian culture through authentic materials such as articles, films, and plays. Students will continue to build on the work done in Italian 3, striving for a higher level of sophistication and fluency in writing, reading, and speaking. Readings will be more complex and will cover a wider range of topics. Conducted in Italian. Weekly written assignments, midterm, oral presentation, and a final exam.

Required texts:
Immagina, l’italiano senza confini, with Supersite code. A Cummings, C. Frenquellucci, etc. Vista Higher Learning 2011. ISBN 978-1-60576-260-9
Io non ho paura. Niccolò Ammaniti. Einaudi, 2011 ISBN 9788806207694

Recommended texts:
Webster’s New World Italian Dictionary Concise edition ISBN 9780139536397

Prerequisite: Italian 3 or placement test. Please contact Dr. Perco if you have a question regarding placement in this course: gperco@berkeley.edu.