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Immerse yourself in the romantic and intellectual language of Italian. Engage in chiacchierata (small talk) about such topics as hobbies, professions, travel and food. Focus on present tense, asking and giving directions, telling time and numbers. Read and write simple sentences.
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Expand your Italian through simple conversations about weekly schedules, clothing, body parts, shopping, transportation, holidays and customs. Learn to read and write short passages and ask and answer questions. Build vocabulary will developing grammatical forms in the present and past tenses.
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Engage in extended conversation and learn more advanced conjugations in Italian. Get a taste of the arts and acquire an ear for the libretto with an introduction to Italian operas. Read and write descriptions and talk about personal experiences in addition to social relationships, health, regions and the arts.
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Use Italian to explore cathedrals, monasteries, sculptures and other structures of Italian architecture. Write and speak about opinions regarding film, sports and other aspects of Italian culture. Read a variety of texts.
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Refine your Italian by talking about current events with such newspapers as La Stampa, La Reppublica, and Il Corriere Della Sera. Enhance your dining etiquette while engaging in conversation about literature, social status and history. Write a short narrative essay, express more complex ideas and read a variety of texts.
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Read and breathe the words of such writers and Dante, Boccaccio, and Petrarch. Use Italian pop songs to learn and practice this vibrant language. Discuss fashion, style, business and current events with native speakers. Write a short expository essay, give a presentation and express sophisticated ideas in this advanced level class.
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