Courses
Course descriptions and schedules offered below are a helpful guide to find courses offered by the department.
This listing is not meant to replace the official course catalog maintained by the University Registrar.
FRIT 8601
Theory and Practice
Focus on one broad area of theory in French and Italian Studies each time offered; students read major theorists and write research paper using one or more of critical approaches studied.
Repeatable to a maximum of 12 cr hrs.
FRIT 8602
Comparative French and Italian Studies
Focuses on a comparative aspect of French and Italian studies. Content varies.
Repeatable to a maximum of 12 cr hrs.
ITALIAN 1101.01
Italian I
Introduction to language and culture of the Italian speaking world with emphasis placed on the acquisition of basic communication skills in a cultural context. Not open to native speakers of this language through regular course enrollment or EM credit, or to students with 2 or more years of high school Italian.
Prereq: Not open to students with credit for 1101, 1101.02, 5101, or 101. This course is available for EM credit. GE for lang course. GE world languages course. FL Admis Cond course.
ITALIAN 1101.03
Italian I Blended
Introduction to language and culture of the Italian speaking world with emphasis placed on the acquisition of basic communication skills in a cultural context. Students attend class three days/week and complete the equivalent of the work of one class period online. Not open to native speakers of this language.
Prereq: Not open to students with credit for 1101.01, 1101.02, 1101.71, 5101, or 4 cr hrs of 1101.61. This course is available for EM credit. GE for lang course. GE world languages course.
ITALIAN 1101.71
Italian Distance Learning I
This online version of Italian 1101.01 is designed for development of listening, reading, speaking, writing skills and cultural competency. Taught in Italian. Note: Online courses are not for everyone; the successful student is organized, self-motivated, and comfortable with technology.
Prereq: Not open to students with credit for 1101.01, 1101.02, 1101.03, 5101, or 4 cr hrs of 1101.61. This course is available for EM credit. GE for lang course. GE world languages course.
ITALIAN 1102.01
Italian II
Continued development of Italian language skills and cultural knowledge for effective communication, with emphasis on more advanced language structures, sustained interactions, reading, and writing. Not open to native speakers of this language through regular course enrollment or EM credit.
Prereq: 1101, 1101.01, 1101.02, or Italian Placement Level 8. Not open to students with credit for 1102, 1102.02, or 5101. This course is available for EM credit. GE for lang course. GE world languages course.
ITALIAN 1102.03
Italian II Blended
Continued development of skills needed for independent use of Italian. Activities address topics of the contemporary Italian speaking world. Taught in Italian. Students attend class three days/week and complete one day of class work on-line. Not open to native speakers of this language.
Prereq: 1101.01, 1101.02, 1101.03, 4 cr hrs of 1101.61, or 1101.71, or Italian Placement Level 8. Not open to students with credit for 1102.01, 1102.02, 4 cr hrs of 1102.61, 1102.71, or 5101. This course is available for EM credit. GE for lang course. GE world languages course.
ITALIAN 1102.71
Italian Distance Learning II
This online version of Italian 1102.01 is designed for development of listening, reading, speaking, writing skills and cultural competency. Taught in Italian. Note: Online courses are not for everyone; the successful student is organized, self-motivated, and comfortable with technology.
Prereq: 1101, 1101.01, 1101.02, 1101.03, 4 cr hrs of 1101.61, or 1101.71, or Italian Placement Level 8. Not open to students with credit for 1102, 1102.01, 1102.02, 1102.03, 1102.61, or 5101. This course is available for EM credit. GE for lang course. GE world languages course.
ITALIAN 1103.01
Italian III
Continued development of skills needed for independent use of Italian. Activities address topics of the contemporary Italian speaking world. Taught in Italian. Not open to native speakers of this language through regular course enrollment or EM credit.
Prereq: 1102, 1102.01, or 1102.02, or Italian Placement Level 7. Not open to students with credit for 1103, 1103.02, or 5101. This course is available for EM credit. GE for lang course. GE world languages course.
ITALIAN 1103.03
Italian III Blended
Continued development of skills needed for independent use of Italian. Activities address topics of the contemporary Italian speaking world. Taught in Italian. Students attend class three days/week and complete one day of class work on-line. Not open to native speakers of this language.
Prereq: 1102.01, 1102.02, 1102.03, 4 cr hrs of 1102.61, or 1102.71, or Italian Placement Level 7. Not open to students with credit for 1103.01, 1103.02, 4 cr hrs of 1103.61, 1103.71, or 5101. This course is available for EM credit. GE for lang course. GE world languages course.
ITALIAN 1103.71
Italian Distance Learning III
This online version of Italian 1103.01 is designed for development of listening, reading, speaking, writing skills and cultural competency. Taught in Italian. Note: Online courses are not for everyone; the successful student is organized, self-motivated, and comfortable with technology.
Prereq: 1102.01, 1102.02, 1102.03, 1102.71, or 4 cr hrs of 1102.61, or Italian Placement Level 7. Not open to students with credit for 1103.01, 1103.02, 1103.03, 5101, or 4 cr hrs of 1103.61. This course is available for EM credit. GE for lang course. GE world languages course.
ITALIAN 1198.71
Italian on the Ground
This course will prepare students for a study abroad experience in Italy through an introduction to language, culture, and intercultural reflections.
ITALIAN 2102
Contemporary Italian Society
Exploration of a variety of aspects of contemporary Italian society and culture while developing language skills. Special focus on reading skills. Not open to native speakers of Italian.
Prereq: A grade of C- or above in 1103.01, 1103.02, 1103.03, 4 cr hrs of 1103.61, or 1103.71, 1104.30, or 5101; or Ohio Seal of Biliteracy in Italian; or permission of instructor.
ITALIAN 3103
Styles and Stylistics
Development of writing skills in various contexts such as advertisements, poems, letters, film critiques and research papers. Not open to native speakers of Italian.
Prereq: 2102, or permission of instructor. FL Admis Cond course.
ITALIAN 3220
Italian Culture Through the Ages
An overview of Italian cultural history from the Medieval period to today; develops language skills through discussion of readings and film. Not open to native speakers of Italian.
Prereq: 2102 (202), or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 420. FL Admis Cond course.
ITALIAN 3223
The Regions of Italy
Development of language skills while studying the histories and cultures of a variety of regions of Italy. Not open to native speakers of Italian.
Prereq: 2102 (202), or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 425. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs. FL Admis Cond course.
ITALIAN 3224
Post-Unification Italy
An exploration of the cultural history of Italy from unification to the present day. Develops language skills through discussing visual media, literature, pop culture. Not open to native speakers of Italian.
Prereq: 2102 (202). FL Admis Cond course.
ITALIAN 3332
The Sounds of Italian
An introduction to Italian phonetics and phonology. Special focus on pronunciation. Not open to native speakers of Italian.
Prereq: 2102 (202), or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 402.
ITALIAN 4223
Italian Cinema
Examination of Italian cinema from Neorealism to the present. Discussion of contemporary society and culture with a brief introduction to film theory. Not open students who are native speakers of Italian.
Prereq: One course at the 3000 (400) level or above, or permission of the instructor. Not open to students with credit for 613. FL Admis Cond course.
ITALIAN 4224
Survey of Italian Literature
Overview of selected works of Italian literature from the origins to today. Special focus on the cultural and historical contexts of the text studied. Not open to native speakers of Italian.
Prereq: One course taken at the 3000 (or 400) level or above, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 614. FL Admis Cond course.
ITALIAN 4225
Italian Identities
Examination of the experiences and perspectives of Italians (including emigrants) through reading, film, and discussion. Topics could include popular culture, Italian Americans, and immigration in Italy. Not open to native speakers of Italian.
Prereq: One course taken at the 3000 (400) level or above, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 615. FL Admis Cond course.
ITALIAN 5101
Intensive Italian
Covers the same material in Italian 1101, 1102, and 1103 in one semester course. The course is necessarily fast-paced and ideal for students who find learning foreign languages fun and interesting. Previous foreign language study ideal but not required. Not open to native speakers of Italian.
GE for lang course. GE world languages course.
ITALIAN 5330
Topics in Italian Studies
Exploration of diverse dimensions of Italian society, culture, language. Topics vary each semester. Taught in Italian.
Prereq: Grad standing, or credit for one 4000-level course taught in Italian. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.