USC Schedule of Classes

Italian (ITAL)

• http://www.usc.edu/dept/LAS/FREN-ITAL/
• D class assignments for undergraduates available in THH155; phone (213) 740-3700.
• Students with previous exposure to Italian prior to enrollment at USC must take a placement exam. To arrange for an Italian language placement exam, please call (213) 740-1188 or email us at language@usc.edu.

ITAL 120: Italian I (4.0 units)

Introduction to current Italian. Oral practice, hearing and reading comprehension; grammar necessary for simple spoken and written expression. Lecture, classroom drill, laboratory drill.

• Note: D-clearance for Italian I is available in person in THH 309, by phone at 740-3700-1188 , or email language@usc.edu. THE FINAL EXAM FOR THIS COURSE WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY, MAY 10,2014 FROM 11 A.M. TO one P.M.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
34403D	001	Lecture	10:00-10:50am	MTuWTh	19 of 19	Alessio Filippi	VKC111	Word (116224 KB)
34405D	001	Lecture	11:00-11:50am	MTuWTh	Canceled			PDF (268279 KB)
34407D	001	Lecture	1:00-1:50pm	MTuWTh	8 of 19	Francesca Italiano	VKC111	PDF (268279 KB)
34409D	001	Lecture	2:00-2:50pm	MTuWTh	13 of 19	Alessio Filippi	VKC111	Word (116224 KB)
34411D	001	Lecture	4:00-5:50pm	Tue, Thu	18 of 19	Francesca Italiano	VKC111	PDF (268279 KB)

ITAL 150: Italian II (4.0 units)

Continuation of Italian I.

• Prerequisite: ITAL 120
• Note: The final exam for this course will be held on SATURDAY, MAY 10,2014 11 A.M. - one P.M.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
34413D	001	Lecture	10:00-10:50am	MTuWTh	10 of 19	Antonio Idini	VKC109	Word (82801 KB)
34415D	001	Lecture	11:00-11:50am	MTuWTh	14 of 19	Antonio Idini	VKC109	Word (82801 KB)
34417D	001	Lecture	1:00-1:50pm	MTuWTh	8 of 19	James Fortney	VKC109	PDF (156585 KB)
34420D	001	Lecture	4:00-5:50pm	Tue, Thu	9 of 19	James Fortney	VKC109	PDF (156585 KB)

ITAL 220: Italian III (4.0 units)

Continuation of Italian II. Review of structure of the language, drill in aural and reading comprehension, practice in oral expression.

• Prerequisite: ITAL 150
• Note: The final exam for this course will be held ON SATURDAY, MAY 10,2014 11 A.M.- one P.M.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
34424D	001	Lecture	10:00-10:50am	MTuWTh	13 of 19	Francesca Leardini	VKC160	PDF (216977 KB)
34426D	001	Lecture	11:00-11:50am	MTuWTh	11 of 19	Alessio Filippi	WPH104	Word (141312 KB)
34428D	001	Lecture	4:00-5:50pm	Tue, Thu	17 of 19	Francesca Leardini	THH205	PDF (216977 KB)

ITAL 224: Italian Composition and Conversation (4.0 units)

Practice in composition and conversation; organized around a set of themes; develops close-reading techniques and discursive skills; reviews Italian grammar.

• Corequisite: ITAL 220

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
34430D	001	Lecture	11:00-11:50am	MTuWTh	4 of 16	Francesca Leardini	THH105	PDF (159869 KB)

ITAL 235: Intermediate Conversational Italian (2.0 units)

Designed for students interested in maintaining and developing Italian language competency. Builds and reinforces vocabulary, idioms, communication skills and knowledge of Italian cultural aspects through discussion of contemporary topics.

• Prerequisite: ITAL 220

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
34434D	001	Lecture	2:00-2:50pm	Tue, Thu	12 of 16	Francesca Italiano	VKC151	PDF (263336 KB)

ITAL 320: Writing About Italian Literature (4.0 units)

Critical reading of literary texts; comprehensive analysis of difficult grammatical structures and stylistics; advanced composition.

• Prerequisite: ITAL 224

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
34450D	001	Lecture	12:00-1:50pm	Mon, Wed	4 of 16	Gian Annovi	THH205	PDF (354991 KB)

ITAL 340: Italian Literature from Unification to Fascism (4.0 units)

Reading of standard English translations of selected novels by leading Italian writers (1861-1945).

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
34460R	001	Lecture	2:00-3:20pm	Tue, Thu	6 of 18	Margaret Rosenthal	WPH400

ITAL 380: Italian Women Writers (4.0 units)

Selected poetry, prose, and drama by outstanding Italian women authors and their role in Italian society from the Middle Ages to 20th century. Taught in Italian. Recommended preparation: ITAL 320

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
34470D	001	Lecture	3:30-4:50pm	Mon, Wed	3 of 16	Gian-Maria Annovi	VKC257	PDF (790948 KB)

ITAL 490x: Directed Research (1.0-8.0 units, max 12)

Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit.

• Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior

Section	Session	Units	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
34475D	001	2.0-8.0	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 1		OFFICE

ITAL 590: Directed Research (1.0-12.0 units)

Research leading to the master's degree in cognate fields. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
34490D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 1		TBA
34499D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 2		OFFICE

Crosslist ITAL 593: Practicum in Teaching the Liberal Arts (2.0 units)

Practical principles for the long-term development of effective teaching within college disciplines. Intended for teaching assistants in Dornsife College.

• Crosslist: This course is offered by the MDA department but may qualify for major credit in ITAL. To register, enroll in MDA 593.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
42297R	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	10 of 100	Jane Cody	OFFICE