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: The final exam for this course will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2015 2PM to 4PM.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
34405D	001	Lecture	11:00-11:50am	MTuWTh	17 of 19	Francesca Leardini	VKC111
34407D	001	Lecture	1:00-1:50pm	MTuWTh	12 of 19	Francesca Leardini	VKC111
34409D	001	Lecture	2:00-2:50pm	MTuWTh	6 of 19	Francesca Italiano	VKC111
34411D	001	Lecture	4:00-5:50pm	Tue, Thu	19 of 20	Alessio Filippi	VKC111

ITAL 150: Italian II (4.0 units)

Continuation of Italian I.

• Prerequisite: ITAL 120
• Note: The final exam for this course will be held: Saturday, May9, 2015 from 2PM to 4 PM.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
34413D	001	Lecture	10:00-10:50am	MTuWTh	18 of 19	Francesca Italiano	VKC109
34415D	001	Lecture	11:00-11:50am	MTuWTh	17 of 19	Francesca Italiano	VKC109
34420D	001	Lecture	4:00-5:50pm	Tue, Thu	19 of 19	Francesca Italiano	VKC109

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 9, 2015 from 2PM to 4 PM.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
34424D	001	Lecture	10:00-10:50am	MTuWTh	13 of 19	James Fortney	VKC160	PDF (150366 KB)
34426D	001	Lecture	11:00-11:50am	MTuWTh	13 of 19	James Fortney	WPH104	PDF (150366 KB)
34428D	001	Lecture	4:00-5:50pm	Tue, Thu	9 of 19	James Fortney	THH205	PDF (150263 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	10 of 16	Alessio Filippi	THH105

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
34434R	001	Lecture	2:00-2:50pm	Tue, Thu	Canceled

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
34450R	001	Lecture	12:00-1:50pm	Mon, Wed	Canceled

ITAL 461: Theatre, Spectacle, Drama and Performance in Italy (4.0 units)

Italian dramatic literature from the earliest written documents to the present. Reading and close textual scrutiny of plays by major dramatists from the Renaissance to the present. Recommended preparation: ITAL 320

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
34460D	001	Lecture	2:00-3:20pm	Tue, Thu	2 of 16	Francesca Leardini	VKC259

ITAL 480: Perceptions of the Exotic in Italian Culture (4.0 units)

The "exotic" as a cultural concept in Italian literature, popular genres, and film. Conducted 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	6 of 16	Gian-Maria Annovi	VKC208

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
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	2 of 100	Jane Cody	OFFICE