Beginning Italian I - Parliamo Italiano! Pathways to Italy
ITAL 10
Subject & Catalog Number
Course Information
Description
This is a first semester beginning course designed for students with little or no knowledge of Italian. Through the explorations of six targeted urban areas and various aspects of Italian daily life (the university, home environments, currency, shopping habits, pop songs, and regional cuisines), this course will give you the language you need to communicate simply, but effectively in Italian and to get ready for future adventures in il bel paese. You will learn to talk about personal preferences and daily life; handle basic social exchanges; plan events; and engage in pleasantries, information-sharing, and personal storytelling (about present and past events). Assignments include the exploration of cultural texts (poems, songs, commercials, graffiti), visual tasks (both online and at the Harvard Art Museum), short creative writing assignments (postcards, brief personal essays) and oral projects.
Course Notes
Conducted in Italian. Students whose placement score does not entitle them to enter a more advanced course are assigned to Italian 10. Students who have studied Italian for two years or more in secondary school must begin at Italian 11 or higher. May not be taken Pass/Fail but may be taken Sat/Unsat by GSAS students. Not open to auditors. This course is taught by members of the Department.
Available for Harvard Cross Registration
