Reading and discussion, selective grammar review and conversation. Development of reading skills, introduction to modern Italian texts, which will serve as a basis for class discussion and writing assignments. Grammar review and reinforcement will respond to student needs. Selective readings from the works of contemporary Italian authors. Course taught in Italian. Prerequisites: ITAL 120 or 126

Continuation of ITAL 230. Readings, discussion, revision of grammar and exercises. Improvement of basic language skills: speaking, writing, reading and understanding. Course taught in Italian. Prerequisites: ITAL 120 or 126

Course taught in Italian. Review of first year grammar and further development of the four skills: speaking, reading, writing, and understanding.

Is there an Italian Superman? Do Italians love Mickey Mouse even more than Americans? Are Italians as obsessed with zombies as we are? What are the newest, most interesting Italian graphic novels and what do they tell us about Italian culture, society and history? This course will explore the history of Italian fumetti and graphic novels (in English) beginning with comics journals of the early 1900s and ending with contemporary comic books, strips and graphic novels. Students will learn how to read and interpret the hybrid language of comics, using an appropriate vocabulary for the medium.

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Continuation of ITALIAN 110. Oral drills, written exercises, 3 hrs per week. Training in the four basic skills: speaking, writing, reading and understanding. Prerequisite: ITALIAN 110

Continuation of ITALIAN 110. Oral drills, written exercises, 3 hrs per week. Training in the four basic skills: speaking, writing, reading and understanding. Prerequisite: ITALIAN 110

Continuation of ITALIAN 110. Oral drills, written exercises, 3 hrs per week. Training in the four basic skills: speaking, writing, reading and understanding. Prerequisite: ITALIAN 110

Continuation of ITALIAN 110. Oral drills, written exercises, 3 hrs per week. Training in the four basic skills: speaking, writing, reading and understanding. Prerequisite: ITALIAN 110