Class Details

ITAL 2
Elementary Italian (Second Quarter)

Course Description

This course is a further development of material presented in ITAL 1, continuing an introduction to the language and cultures of Italian-speaking countries. Basic speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills at the second level of elementary Italian will be developed within the framework of language as a fundamental expression of culture. Italian is the primary language of instruction. Language practice and assignments, online or at home, will be an integral part of instruction supporting the development of language skills in the area of pronunciation, structure, and communicative skills.

Class Details

Class Materials: View textbook and/or other materials for this course available at the Bookstore.
Class Dates: This class runs from 2025-01-06 to 2025-03-28.
Footnote:
ITAL-002.-01Z: This is an online class with SOME scheduled meetings as noted in the class listing. The rest of the class can be completed independently each week on the student's own time. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning.

Course Details

Units

5 Units

Hours

• Weekly Lecture Hours: 5
• Weekly Lab Hours: 0

Gen Ed

General Education Class

Program Status

Program Applicable

Credit

Credit - Degree Applicable

Grading Method

Letter Grading

General Course Statement

General Statement

See general education pages for the requirements this course meets.

Requisite and Advisory

Advisory

ESL 272. and ESL 273., or ESL 472. and ESL 473., or eligibility for EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5.

Prerequisite

ITAL 1. (equivalent to one year of high school Italian) or equivalent