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.