This course is designed to develop and enhance oral communication skills at an advanced level by means of conversational practice, role plays, viewing and discussion of films and documentaries, reading and discussion of critic and audience film reviews, selected film scripts, articles and short stories.

Weekly oral assignments, four compositions and four oral presentations spread out over the course of the semester. A considerable portion of the final grade will be based on the overall progress and participation of the student.

Selected readings will be made available by the instructor.

Prerequisite: Italian 3 or consent of instructor.