ITALN 101-102     Beginning Italian I and II (3, 3)

These introductory courses are aimed at developing basic communicative proficiency in Italian and also offer insight into Italian culture.  (101 Fall; 102 Spring)

ITALN 201-202     Intermediate Italian I and II (3, 3)

These intermediate courses review material typically covered in a first-year Italian course. They are aimed at building student proficiency in all four language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) and enhancing knowledge of the cultures of Italian people.  Prerequisite:  ITALN 102 or equivalent.  (201 Fall; 202 Spring)

ITALN 250 Study Tour:  Selected Geographical Area (1-3)

Group cultural study tour in a particular geographical area in the Italian-speaking world. Students will enhance their general cultural knowledge of that region with a Mount professor.  This course is conducted in English.  May be repeated for credit.

ITALN 270 Study Abroad: Selected Geographical Area (3-12)

Individual or group study in a particular geographical area in the Italian-speaking world. Students will complete language skills courses at an approved foreign language institute or university equivalent to 200-level foreign language Mount courses. May be repeated for credit.

ITALN 320 Modern Italy: A Cultural Study (3)

Students develop an appreciation of the distinct national character of modern Italy through a study of exemplary works of literature, music, art, and cinema produced in the period extending from the Risorgimento to the 1970s.   Prerequisite:  ITALN 202 or equivalent.

ITALN 330 Contemporary Italy: Film and Culture (3)

A study of contemporary Italian civilization and culture through the medium of film.  The course uses representative films and contemporary literature in order to explore current cultural issues and debates that effect Italian national identity.  Prerequisite:  ITALN 202 or equivalent

ITALN 370 Study Abroad: Selected Geographical Area (3-12)

Individual or group study in a particular geographical area in the Italian-speaking world.  Students will complete language skills courses at an approved foreign language institute or university equivalent to 300-level foreign language Mount courses.  May be repeated for credit.

ITALN 460 Topics in Italian Studies (3)

A study of some aspect of literature from Italy—particular author(s), theme, work or genre.  Prerequisite: ITALN 202 or equivalent.

ITALN 475 Study Abroad: Selected Geographical Area (3-12)

Individual or group study in a particular geographical area in the Italian-speaking world.  Students will complete culture or literature courses at an approved foreign language institute or university equivalent to 400-level foreign language Mount courses. May be repeated for credit.

ITALN 480 Internship (credits to be determined)

An off-campus work experience that develops Italian language proficiencies.  Permission of the instructor, the department chair and the dean for academic affairs is required.

ITALN 438 Independent Study  (1-3)

Supervised individual work in selected areas of Italian language, literature, or culture.  Permission of the instructor, department chair and dean for academic affairs is required.