USC Schedule of Classes

English grammar as it relates to Italian in order to improve students' Italian language skills; explicit pronunciation and intonation practice.

English grammar as it relates to Italian in order to improve students Italian language skills; explicit pronunciation and intonation practice.

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

Continuation of Italian I.

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

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

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.

Advanced composition through critical reading of literary texts; comprehensive analysis of difficult grammatical structures and stylistics. Prerequisite: ITAL-224.

Contemporary social, political and economic issues through readings of recent Italian literature onsite. Conducted in English.

Survey of Italian cinema in its relation to social transformation, from the silent era to the present. Weekly screenings, lectures, and discussions. Conducted in English.

Study and analysis of representative works and major intellectual, cultural, and artistic trends from the modernperiod (post-1800). Taught in Italian. Prerequisite: ITAL-320.

Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit.

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.