ITAL-127 - Elementary Italian 1

3 credits

This is an introductory course for students with little or no previous background in Italian. Correct pronunciation of Italian sounds, basic listening comprehension and speaking exercises along with basic grammar, vocabulary, reading, reading comprehension and writing of simple sentences and a short paragraph are introduced in this course through lecture and multimedia format. The history, customs, traditions and culture of Italy will also be explored.

Prerequisite(s): Placement at ENGL-100 or its equivalent or permission of the instructor.

Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Humanities and Fine Arts requirements.