INTRODUCTORY ITALIAN: LANGUAGE AND CULTURE (CUL-221412)

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Course Description:

This eight-week course is designed for students who have no previous Italian instruction. Students will develop language proficiency on a basic level, but the emphasis is on the culture and history of Italy, its different regions, cuisine and traditions. All language skills will be practiced: listening, speaking, reading and writing. The course does not overlap with Italian 1. Students should be available for oral practices at least once a week.

Students will be required to practice speaking and listening skills weekly in real time over the Internet with the instructor. Students should be available for 45 minutes for oral practices scheduled between 7:30-9:00 PM EST at least once a week.

Special accommodations will be made for Army students in both courses.

Note: This course incorporates web conferencing using Blackboard Collaborate. Students taking this course must have access to a computer that meets the minimum technological requirements which are described in the information for setting up Blackboard Collaborate. Before enrolling, students should know how to successfully use or have tested the web conferencing service on their computer. Students are encouraged to participate in ESC’s Blackboard Collaborate Student Training

This online course is offered through Online Learning. You can take this as an individual course or as part of an online degree program, with term starts in March, May, September, November and January. View current term offerings and all online courses. Click here to register for online courses.

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Liberal Study
Lower Level
Credits: 2
Term(s) Offered (Subject to Change) : Summer.

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