Italian (ITAL)Arts and Sciences

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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2017-2018.

ITAL 1110

This introductory course provides a thorough grounding in all the language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with practice in small groups. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6485 ITAL 1110   SEM 120

    • TWF Rome, Italy
    • Ciampaglia, C

  • Taught in Rome. May not be used towards the Arts & Sciences language requirement.

ITAL 1113

The Jewish community of Rome is the oldest one in all of Europe, dating back to 200 B. C., and the authors of some of the most important twentieth century works of Italian literature are Jewish.  In this ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   FWS Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 17715 ITAL 1113   SEM 101

  • For more information about First-Year Writing Seminars, see the Knight Institute website at http://www.arts.cornell.edu/knight_institute.

ITAL 1120

This introductory course provides a thorough grounding in all the language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with practice in small groups. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6486 ITAL 1120   SEM 120

    • TWF Rome, Italy
    • Ciampaglia, C

  • Taught in Rome. May not be used towards the Arts & Sciences language requirement.

ITAL 1201

This is an introductory level course desiged for students who have no previous knowledge of Italian.  In this course, students develop all four language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  8695 ITAL 1201   SEM 101

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  8697 ITAL 1201   SEM 103

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  8698 ITAL 1201   SEM 104

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  8699 ITAL 1201   SEM 105

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  8700 ITAL 1201   SEM 106

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 16158 ITAL 1201   SEM 107

ITAL 2110

This is an all-skills course designed to improve speaking and reading ability, establish a groundwork for correct writing, and provide a substantial grammar review. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6487 ITAL 2110   SEM 120

  • Taught in Rome. May not be used towards the Arts & Sciences language requirement.

ITAL 2130

This course provides a review of composition, reading, pronunciation, and grammar review, as well as guided practice in conversation.  It emphasizes the development of accurate and idiomatic expression ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6488 ITAL 2130   SEM 120

  • Taught in Rome. May not be used towards the Arts & Sciences language requirement.

ITAL 2201

The goal of this course is development of all language skills at an intermediate level, with an emphasis on accurate, idiomatic, and culturally appropriate communication in Italian. Students will improve ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  8701 ITAL 2201   SEM 101

  • Prerequisites: ITAL 1202, ITAL 1401, LPI score of 49 or higher, or permission of instructor.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  8702 ITAL 2201   SEM 102

  • Prerequisites: ITAL 1202, ITAL 1401, LPI score of 49 or higher, or permission of instructor.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  8703 ITAL 2201   SEM 103

  • Prerequisites: ITAL 1202, ITAL 1401, LPI score of 49 or higher, or permission of instructor.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  8704 ITAL 2201   SEM 104

  • Prerequisites: ITAL 1202, ITAL 1401, LPI score of 49 or higher, or permission of instructor.

ITAL 2203

This course, which is conducted in Italian and includes significant practice in grammar, vocabulary building, and composition, aims to foster reflection about the relationship among languages, literatures, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  8540 ITAL 2203   SEM 101

  • Prerequisites: ITAL 2201 or equivalent.

ITAL 2900

This survey of modern Italian culture aims to acquaint students with the most important social, political and artistic developments occurring in Italian culture today. These include the effects of geographic ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18703 ITAL 2900   SEM 101

ITAL 3450

No other genre has been as historically loved and hated as the Western. In this course we will try to discover why that's so by looking at and thinking about the genre in its American and Italian versions.  ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 16152 ITAL 3450   SEM 101

  • Conducted in English.

ITAL 3730

This course introduces students to special topics in twentieth-century Italian politics, history, and culture, with an emphasis on critical thinking and interpretation.  Students who have already taken ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: Humans in Peril

  •  9650 ITAL 3730   SEM 101

  • Prerequisites: ITAL 2202, 2203, or permission of instructor.

ITAL 4190

Guided independent study of special topics. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6597 ITAL 4190   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Campbell, T

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  7842 ITAL 4190   IND 602

    • TBA
    • Migiel, M

ITAL 4200

Guided independent study of special topics. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18705 ITAL 4200   IND 603

    • TBA
    • Pinkus, K

  • Permission of instructor required.

ITAL 4290

Consult director of undergraduate studies for more information. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Multi-Term

  •  6598 ITAL 4290   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Campbell, T

  • Year-long course. R grade given at end of fall semester and final letter grade at end of spring semester. Open to juniors and seniors.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Multi-Term

  • 17921 ITAL 4290   RSC 702

    • TBA
    • Migiel, M

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Multi-Term

  • 17922 ITAL 4290   RSC 703

    • TBA
    • Pinkus, K

ITAL 6390

Guided independent study for graduate students. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6599 ITAL 6390   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Campbell, T

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  7843 ITAL 6390   IND 602

    • TBA
    • Migiel, M