For placement and credit in foreign language courses see Arts and Sciences—Foreign Language Requirement—Placement and Credit.

15201 Elementary Italian I (4)
An introduction to the Italian language in the context of Italian culture. Prerequisite: none.

15202 Elementary Italian II (4)
A continuation of the introduction to the Italian language in the context of Italian culture. Prerequisite: ITAL 15201.

15204 Basic Conversational Italian I (2)
Exposure to basic grammar and to current Italian useful to travelers. Not applicable to fulfillment of foreign language requirement. Prerequisite: special approval.

15205 Basic Conversational Italian II (2)
Continuation of ITAL 15204. Prerequisite: ITAL 15204.

25201 Intermediate Italian I (3)
Continued development of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills using a variety of cultural materials. Prerequisite: ITAL 15202.

25202 Intermediate Italian II (3)
Continuation of ITAL 25201. Prerequisite: ITAL 25201.

25209 Field Study (1-6)
(Repeatable for a total of 6 hours) For residence and/or field research in an Italian-speaking community. Prior to registering for this course, student must obtain departmental special approval. IP grade permissible. Prerequisite: special approval.

35211 Italian Composition and Conversation I (3)
Study and practice of written and oral Italian with emphasis on acquisition of written and oral proficiency in the language. Prerequisite: ITAL 25202.

35213 Italian Composition and Conversation II (3)
Advanced practice in speaking and writing the Italian language. Prerequisite: ITAL 35211.

35331 Early Italian Literature (3)
A survey of Italian literature from its medieval origins to the Baroque period. Prerequisite: ITAL 35211. This course may be used to satisfy the writing-intensive requirement with approval of major department.

35332 Recent Italian Literature (3)
This course surveys the major movements and authors from the Baroque period through the 20th century. Prerequisite: ITAL 35211. This course may be used to satisfy the writing-intensive requirement with approval of major department.

35421 Italian Civilization (3)
Lectures, readings, oral and written reports on outstanding features of the culture and civilization of Italy. Prerequisite: ITAL 25202.

35597 Colloquium (3)
Variable topic course deals with single literary theme in Italian literature or a single author. May be offered in Italian or in English translation. Prerequisite: special approval.

45093 Variable Title Workshop in Italian (1-6)
Workshops individually designed to provide instruction and training in specific areas of Italian studies. S/U grading. Prerequisite: departmental special approval.

45096 Individual Investigation (1-3)
(Repeatable for a total of 6 hours) Allows the advanced, serious student to carry out research/ study project on Italian literature, language or culture. Prior approval of supervising faculty member, department required. IP grade permissible. Prerequisites: ITAL 25202 and junior standing and special approval.

45356 Dante (3)
This course studies Dante’s Divine Comedy in its entirety (Inferno, Purgatory, and Paradise) in the original language. Prerequisite: 6 hours of Italian (ITAL) at the 30000 level.