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Undergraduate Degree Programs

Italian (IT)

IT 197A Italian for Study Abroad (2) Properly preparing for study and life abroad helps students to fully exploit their study abroad experience. The ability of students to function abroad can be greatly facilitated by an understanding of the local culture and language. Students will be introduced to key Italian social issues, pragmatic information (for travelers, students and residents of Italy) as well as essential vocabulary terms, phrases and pronunciation. The course would explore themes of cultural sensitivity and proper behavior abroad such as the bella figura. Students will be evaluated through class participation, in-class quizzes, and assignments.

Italian for Study Abroad (2)

General Education: None
Diversity: None
Bachelor of Arts: Humanities
Effective: Summer 2013 Ending: Summer 2013

Note : Class size, frequency of offering, and evaluation methods will vary by location and instructor. For these details check the specific course syllabus.