Italian

• ITAL 101: Elementary Italian
• ITAL 102: Elementary Italian
• ITAL 203: Intermediate Italian
• ITAL 204: Intermediate Italian

ITAL 101: Elementary Italian

Self-paced Correspondence

ITAL 101 students acquire elementary communication skills through a systematic introduction to the basic grammatical patterns and vocabulary of the Italian language. A cultural component ties into the grammatical content. While reading and writing will be emphasized, tape recordings will also make it possible for the student to practice listening and speaking.

• Instructor: Amy Chambless, PhD
• Credit-granting Institution: UNC-Chapel Hill
• UNC-Chapel Hill perspectives/requirements fulfilled: The Office of Undergraduate Curricula has links to information about which perspectives this course fulfills under the “Pre-2006 Curriculum” and which requirements it fulfills under the new curriculum (see “2006 Curriculum”).
• Credit Hours: 3
• Submitted Assignments: 21
• View a sample course syllabus.

Required Materials

• Riga and Dal Martello, Ciao! with CDs, 6th edition (2007)
• Riga and Dal Martello, Ciao! Workbook and Lab Manual, 6th edition (2007)
• Riga and Dal Martello, Ciao! Audioscript and Answer Key, 6th edition (2007)
• blank audiotape

You may purchase the textbooks at the Higher Grounds bookstore in person, online, or by mailing or faxing in the book order form. Refer to the online ordering site for current book prices.

Other Requirements

Students must have access to a cassette tape recorder and a CD player.

How to Enroll

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ITAL 102: Elementary Italian

Self-paced Correspondence

ITAL 102 students develop communication skills through a continuation of the systematic introduction to the basic grammatical patterns and vocabulary begun in ITAL 101. A cultural component ties into the grammatical content. While reading and writing will be emphasized, tape recordings will also make it possible for the student to practice listening and speaking.

• Instructor: Amy Chambless, PhD
• Credit-granting Institution: UNC-Chapel Hill
• UNC-Chapel Hill perspectives/requirements fulfilled: The Office of Undergraduate Curricula has links to information about which perspectives this course fulfills under the “Pre-2006 Curriculum” and which requirements it fulfills under the new curriculum (see “2006 Curriculum”).
• Credit Hours: 3
• Submitted Assignments: 20
• Prerequisite: ITAL 101 or equivalent
• View a sample course syllabus.

Required Materials

• Riga and Dal Martello, Ciao! with CDs, 6th edition (2007)
• Riga and Dal Martello, Ciao! Workbook and Lab Manual, 6th edition (2007)
• Riga and Dal Martello, Ciao! Audioscript and Answer Key, 6th edition (2007)
• blank audiotape

You may purchase the textbooks at the Higher Grounds bookstore in person, online, or by mailing or faxing in the book order form. Refer to the online ordering site for current book prices.

Other Requirements

Students must have access to a cassette tape recorder and a CD player.

How to Enroll

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ITAL 203: Intermediate Italian

Self-paced Correspondence

ITAL 203 develops your skills in the four areas of grammar, reading, writing, and pronunciation. You will review some of the grammatical structures you learned in your second-semester Italian course and learn a few new ones. Readings include essays on many aspects of Italian culture, including food, holidays, music, information technology, American influence, and social problems. You will also read a collection of short stories by a famous Italian author. The readings will help you expand your vocabulary and increase your fluency.

• Instructor: Amy Chambless, PhD
• Credit-granting Institution: UNC-Chapel Hill
• UNC-Chapel Hill perspectives/requirements fulfilled: The Office of Undergraduate Curricula has links to information about which perspectives this course fulfills under the “Pre-2006 Curriculum” and which requirements it fulfills under the new curriculum (see “2006 Curriculum”).
• Credit Hours: 3
• Submitted Assignments: 22
• Prerequisite: ITAL 102 or equivalent
• View a sample course syllabus.

Required Materials

• Tognozzi and Cavatorta, Ponti (2004)
• Moravia, Sette racconti (1972)
• two blank audiotapes

You may purchase the textbooks at the Higher Grounds bookstore in person, online, or by mailing or faxing in the book order form. Refer to the online ordering site for current book prices.

Other Requirements

Students must have access to a cassette tape recorder and a CD player.

How to Enroll

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ITAL 204: Intermediate Italian

Self-paced Correspondence

ITAL 204 further develops your skills in the four areas of grammar, reading, writing, and pronunciation. You will review some of the grammatical structures you learned in your second and third semester Italian courses as well as learn new ones. Readings include essays on aspects of Italian culture such as fashion, film, games, lifestyles, and immigration. You will also read stories by two famous Italian authors. The readings will help you learn more about Italian literature, history, and contemporary culture, and provide a context for much of the grammar. They will also help you expand your vocabulary and increase your fluency.

• Instructor: Amy Chambless, PhD
• Credit-granting Institution: UNC-Chapel Hill
• UNC-Chapel Hill perspectives/requirements fulfilled: The Office of Undergraduate Curricula has links to information about which perspectives this course fulfills under the “Pre-2006 Curriculum” and which requirements it fulfills under the new curriculum (see “2006 Curriculum”).
• Credit Hours: 3
• Submitted Assignments: 22
• Prerequisite: ITAL 203 or equivalent
• View a sample course syllabus.

Required Materials

• Tognozzi and Cavatorta, Ponti (2004)
• Colodi, Le avventure di Pinocchio (1972)
• Calvino, Marcovaldo (1987)
• two blank audiotapes

You may purchase the textbooks at the Higher Grounds bookstore in person, online, or by mailing or faxing in the book order form. Refer to the online ordering site for current book prices.

Other Requirements

Students must have access to a cassette tape recorder and a CD player.

How to Enroll

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