ITAL121 — Italian I
5 CR Introduces the fundamentals of vocabulary and grammar at the novice level, focusing on developing four basic skills: Listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Emphasis is placed on active communication aimed at the development of oral and comprehension skills. Various aspects of Italian-speaking cultures are presented. Format includes extensive audio and Internet usage. After successful completion, students are encouraged to continue with ITAL 122 . This class is not intended for heritage speakers (i.e. students who grew up speaking Italian at home in a place where Italian is not the medium of instruction in schools) or native speakers (i.e. students who grew up in a place where Italian is the medium of instruction in schools). Recommended: This class is for students with no prior experience studying or speaking Italian. Course