This course is designed to develop and enhance oral communication skills at an advanced level by means of conversational practice, role plays, discussion of readings, debate of issues, and use of audio-visual materials.

Weekly oral and written assignments, 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.

Texts: TRAME, A Contemporary Italian Reader edited by Cristina Abbona-Sneider, Yale University Press. ISBN 978-0-300-12495-8

Prerequisite: Italian 3 or consent of instructor.