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Courses

  • ITAL115 Language I (5 credits)
  • ITAL125 Language II (5 credits)
  • ITAL135 Language III (5 credits)
  • ITAL215 Language IV (5 credits)
  • ITAL225 Language V (5 credits)
  • ITAL235 Language VI (5 credits)
  • ITAL315 Language VII (5 credits)

First year Italian 

  • ITAL 115 Italian Language I - Fall (5 credits)
  • ITAL 125 Italian Language II - Winter (5 credits)
  • Prerequisite: ITAL 115 or equivalent.
  • ITAL 135 Italian Language III - Spring (5 credits)
    Prerequisite: ITAL 125 or equivalent.

The first year Italian at Seattle University provides a comprehensive introduction to spoken and written Italian. Three language classes per week gradually familiarize the student with grammatical rules and functional skills necessary to communicate. The students will develop an understanding of grammar and pronunciation through continual interaction with their instructor and each other, guided role-play, songs and games, oral and written exercises.

Second year Italian 

  • ITAL 215 Italian Language I - Fall (5 credits)
  • ITAL 225 Italian Language II - Winter (5 credits)
  • Prerequisite: ITAL 215 or equivalent.
  • ITAL 235 Italian Language III - Spring (5 credits)
    Prerequisite: ITAL 225 or equivalent.

The second year Italian is designed for students who have successfully completed Italian 135 at Seattle University or the equivalent level at another university. The purpose of this course is to further develop the students’ speaking, listening, reading and writing skills, as well as their knowledge of Italy’s contemporary culture. The emphasis in this course is not so much on learning grammar (as a mechanical exercise) as on the active use of the language. In order to acquire the necessary knowledge of Italian grammar, idiomatic expressions, and vocabulary, students will explore readings, music, film, poetry, newspaper articles and the Internet.

Third year Italian 

  • ITAL315 Italian Culture and Society (5 credits).

An introduction to Italian culture and history with emphasis on the reality of today's Italy such as: the growing ethnic and cultural diversity, gender roles in society and in the family and the new economy. Course is taught in Italian.