101B: Advanced Grammar, Reading, and Composition

MWF 1-2 | Instructor: Giuliana Perco

Units: 4

Course conducted in Italian

Required of majors

 

Italian Studies 101B is a reading and writing intensive course for students who are already proficient in Italian. Its goal is to help students improve their grammar and perfect their writing and reading skills, in preparation for advanced literature courses in Italian.

 

In Spring 2015, Italian Studies 101B will focus on the theme of migration, a social phenomenon that has marked Italian society, history and culture for a very long time.

In the first part of the semester we will learn and analyze the story of Italian emigration between the 19th and 20th centuries and after WWII. Later in the semester, the focus will be instead on the contemporary wave of immigration into Italy from other, less privileged countries.

 

A variety of authentic texts of a different nature, from literature, to news articles, as well as video, audio clips, and songs will be included in the materials for the course.
Course Requirements: Three 1-hour meetings per week. Monthly quizzes, several long and short compositions, a presentation, and a final examination.

 

Prerequisites: Italian Studies 4 or proficiency placement. Please contact Dr. Perco if you have a question regarding placement in this course: gperco@berkeley.edu.