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ITLN 111 Beginning Italian I Units: 3.00
Offers a basic level of Italian understanding, speaking, reading and writing for students with no knowledge of Italian whatsoever.
NOTE Students can self-enrol during the course registration period. However, for students with previous knowledge of the language, final approval of enrolment is at the discretion of the instructor, pending an assessment of a student's language competency. Students can contact the instructor for an assessment anytime during the academic year (September-May). Please note that instructors may not be available for language competency assessments in May, June, July, and early August. Non-disclosure of previous knowledge of the language is considered a departure from academic integrity.
NOTE Also offered through the Venice Term Abroad Program. Learning Hours may vary.
NOTE Students can self-enrol during the course registration period. However, for students with previous knowledge of the language, final approval of enrolment is at the discretion of the instructor, pending an assessment of a student's language competency. Students can contact the instructor for an assessment anytime during the academic year (September-May). Please note that instructors may not be available for language competency assessments in May, June, July, and early August. Non-disclosure of previous knowledge of the language is considered a departure from academic integrity.
NOTE Also offered through the Venice Term Abroad Program. Learning Hours may vary.
Learning Hours: 120 (36 Lecture, 84 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite None.
One-Way Exclusion May not be taken with or after ITLN 204/3.0; ITLN 205/3.0.
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Engage in everyday conversations using common vocabulary and basic grammatical structures, allowing them, for example, to introduce themselves, ask and answer simple questions, and express their basic needs and preferences in the language.
- Understand spoken language on familiar topics, such as personal information, basic descriptions, and daily routines, delivered at a slow to moderate pace and using beginner-level vocabulary.
- Read and comprehend short texts related to everyday life, employing basic reading strategies to understand sentence structure, main ideas, and key details with limited use of a dictionary.
- Write simple messages, notes, and paragraphs employing correct syntax and basic vocabulary to express personal experiences, daily activities, and simple opinions.
- Cultural Context: Throughout the course, students will gain an introductory understanding of the cultural context of the target language, including significant customs, traditions, and social norms associated with the regions where the language is spoken.
ITLN 112 Beginning Italian II Units: 3.00
The continuation of ITLN 111. Also for students who have some knowledge of Italian but have not completed 4U Italian or equivalent. For these students an assessment interview with the instructor is required before registration. Contact the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures for details.
Learning Hours: 120 (36 Lecture, 84 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite A minimum grade of C in ITLN 111 or ITLN P10/3.0.
Exclusion A maximum of 6.0 units from ITLN 101/6.0; ITLN 111; ITLN 112; ITLN P10/3.0.
One-Way Exclusion May not be taken with or after ITLN 204; ITLN 205.
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
ITLN 204 Italiano intermedio Units: 3.00
A review of the fundamentals of the Italian language, designed to reinforce and develop the student's comprehension, speaking and writing ability.
Learning Hours: 120 (36 Lecture, 84 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite A minimum grade of a C in ITLN 112.
One-Way Exclusion May not be taken with or after ITLN 205.
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
ITLN 205 Italiano avanzato Units: 3.00
Emphasizing the application of morphology and syntax, with written and oral practice. Readings will be discussed from lexical, syntactical and thematic points of view.
Learning Hours: 120 (36 Lecture, 84 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite A minimum grade of a C in ITLN 204.
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
ITLN 310 Italy and the Classical Tradition Units: 3.00
The ancient Greek and Roman tradition in literature, art and the politics of Italy from the Middle Ages to the 18th century. Texts and works of art will be studied in the context of the historical, cultural and political settings of Italy.
NOTE Taught in English with LLCU 210/3.0. Students concentrating in Italian submit written assignments, tests and exams in Italian. Normally students will read Italian texts in the original.
NOTE Taught in English with LLCU 210/3.0. Students concentrating in Italian submit written assignments, tests and exams in Italian. Normally students will read Italian texts in the original.
Learning Hours: 120 (36 Lecture, 84 Private Study)
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
ITLN 357 Pirandello's Theatre Units: 3.00
An in-depth study of Pirandello's most important plays, and an analysis of his theoretical essays on theatre. Particular attention will be paid to the following plays: Six Characters in Search of an Author; Each in his Own Way, Henry IV, The Feast of Our Lord of the Ships, Tonight We Improvise, and The Mountain Giants.
NOTE Taught in English together with LLCU 257. Written work and exams are in Italian. Readings in translation.
NOTE Taught in English together with LLCU 257. Written work and exams are in Italian. Readings in translation.
Learning Hours: 120 (36 Lecture, 84 Private Study)
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
ITLN 415 Dante Units: 3.00
A study of Dante Alighieri's life and poetry, especially the Vita Nuova and the Divina Commedia.
NOTE Taught in English together with LLCU 215. Students concentrating in Italian submit written assignments, tests and examinations in Italian. Normally they will read Italian texts in the original.
NOTE Taught in English together with LLCU 215. Students concentrating in Italian submit written assignments, tests and examinations in Italian. Normally they will read Italian texts in the original.
Learning Hours: 120 (36 Lecture, 84 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite None.
Exclusion LLCU 215.
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
ITLN 594 Independent Study Units: 3.00
Exceptionally qualified students entering their third- or fourth-year may take a program of independent study provided it has been approved by the Department or Departments principally involved. The Department may approve an independent study program without permitting it to be counted toward a concentration in that Department. It is, consequently, the responsibility of students taking such programs to ensure that the concentration requirements for their degree will be met.
NOTE Requests for such a program must be received one month before the start of the first term in which the student intends to undertake the program.
NOTE Requests for such a program must be received one month before the start of the first term in which the student intends to undertake the program.
Requirements: Prerequisite Permission of the Department or Departments principally involved.
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
ITLN 595 Independent Study Units: 6.00
Exceptionally qualified students entering their third- or fourth-year may take a program of independent study provided it has been approved by the Department or Departments principally involved. The Department may approve an independent study program without permitting it to be counted toward a concentration in that Department. It is, consequently, the responsibility of students taking such programs to ensure that the concentration requirements for their degree will be met.
NOTE Requests for such a program must be received one month before the start of the first term in which the student intends to undertake the program.
NOTE Requests for such a program must be received one month before the start of the first term in which the student intends to undertake the program.
Requirements: Prerequisite Permission of the Department or Departments principally involved.
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
ITLN 596 Independent Study Units: 12.00
Exceptionally qualified students entering their third- or fourth-year may take a program of independent study provided it has been approved by the Department or Departments principally involved. The Department may approve an independent study program without permitting it to be counted toward a concentration in that Department. It is, consequently, the responsibility of students taking such programs to ensure that the concentration requirements for their degree will be met.
NOTE Requests for such a program must be received one month before the start of the first term in which the student intends to undertake the program.
NOTE Requests for such a program must be received one month before the start of the first term in which the student intends to undertake the program.
Requirements: Prerequisite Permission of the Department or Departments principally involved.
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
ITLN 597 Independent Study Units: 18.00
Exceptionally qualified students entering their third- or fourth-year may take a program of independent study provided it has been approved by the Department or Departments principally involved. The Department may approve an independent study program without permitting it to be counted toward a concentration in that Department. It is, consequently, the responsibility of students taking such programs to ensure that the concentration requirements for their degree will be met.
NOTE Requests for such a program must be received one month before the start of the first term in which the student intends to undertake the program.
NOTE Requests for such a program must be received one month before the start of the first term in which the student intends to undertake the program.
Requirements: Prerequisite Permission of the Department or Departments principally involved.
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science