Designed to provide a solid foundation in both spoken and written Italian, this intensive introduction permits comprehensive coverage of basic structures and vocabulary. Exclusive use of the language in dialogues and drills encourages development of linguistic awareness in a meaningful and dynamic context, while classroom activities broaden the student's view of Italian life and culture. Writing and listening skills will also be emphasized.
• Students are also required to participate in three special writing workshops. Once a week they will also meet with Carla Guglielmino who has prepared informal meetings to enchant language comprehension and conversation. Students will have plenty of time to chat, listen to music, tell jokes, sing and eat.
• Students are also encouraged to enroll in the theatrical workshop conducted by Lorenzo Borgotallo.

Required Texts: Percorsi: l'Italia attraverso la lingua e la cultura by Francesca Italiano, University of Southern California
Irene Marchegiani, SUNY - Stony Brook
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Ignazio Silone, Pane e vino. Easy readers, Ashehoung/Alinea, Denmark (1974).
Recommended Text: Harper Collins Sansoni Italian Dictionary. Inglese-Italiano, Italiano-Inglese. 3rd Edition. Firenze: Sansoni (2001).