FALL 2023 COURSES
Dates: Week of September 11th - Week of December 4th (12 weeks total). No classes will be held during the week of Thanksgiving.
Cost: Casa Members: $300; Non-Members: $375; Naz Faculty and Staff: $300.
Registration: Please register/pay using this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/701302423427?aff=oddtdtcreator
Course materials: Instructors will provide additional information on the first day of class.
Level I: Beginner Italian Language & Culture
Instructor: J.P. Alexander | Mondays 6-8 PM | In person at Casa Italiana
The goal of this course is to develop students’ basic communicative competence through reading, grammatical exercises, and oral participation. Students will be able to handle uncomplicated communicative situations and survive in the target culture. Conversational topics will include every day activities, short discussion of assigned material, as well as recreating restaurant situations and other events.
Italian for Travelers I
Instructor: D. Speciale | Thursdays 6-8 PM | In person at Casa Italiana
Basic knowledge of Italian or completion of Italian Level I is recommended.
In this course you will learn some of the basics of how to communicate in Italian, with an emphasis on things like directions, making plans, ordering food, etc. You will also be introduced to the various regions of Italy, and will have an opportunity to study some cities and regions in more depth. You will learn through online and in-class activities, dialogues, role play, video clips, etc. Students will learn the foundation of the language in order to be able to communicate while traveling abroad. They will also have a chance to practice their presentation skills along with learning about various towns "off the beaten path" in Italy. Course materials will be provided by the instructor.
Level II: Intermediate Low Italian Language & Culture
Instructor: J.P. Alexander | Wednesdays 6-8 PM | In person at Casa Italiana
In this course, students will continue learning about the structure and aspects of the Italian language. The focus of this course is to review intermediate grammar structures, as well as expand vocabulary and comprehension skills through the analysis of authentic cultural materials. The goal of this course is to help students find balance between understanding the important aspects of grammar, as well as develop language skills and vocabulary that one is likely to use in the real world. Basic knowledge of Italian or completion of Italian Level I is recommended.
Level III: Intermediate High/Advanced Italian Language & Culture
Instructor: D. Speciale| Tuesdays 6-8 PM | In person at Casa Italiana
This course expands on the language skills mastered in Levels I and II. There will be a review of basic and complex grammatical and pronunciation patterns, intensive vocabulary expansion through literary and non-literary readings, and extensive conversation and writing practice. Intermediate knowledge of Italian or completion of Italian Level II is recommended.
Italian Literature
Instructor: Dr. Vitti-Alexander | Thursdays 6-8 PM | Online
In this course, we will be focusing on a more advanced understanding and comprehension of the language through literature. Class time will be focused on reading and discussing a book as a group, as well as reviewing complex grammatical structure and rules. Instructor will provide Zoom info via email prior to start of classes. Course Book: Tuti, Ilaria. Fiori di roccia.
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