Accelerated Beginning Italian
Accelerated Beginning Italian This course is an intensive introduction to the Italian language that condenses the material normally covered in ITAL 0101, 0102 and 0103. We will focus on the spoken language and encourage rapid mastery of the basic structures and vocabulary. Conversation and drill will be stimulated and fostered through active reference to popular Italian culture, film, and music. We will meet 5 times a week including two 75-minutes meetings and an additional drill session. After completing this course students will be fully prepared for second-year Italian. 6 hr lect./disc./1.5 hr drill
"Turbo" is how all language classes should be taught at Middlebury College; 101, 102, and 103 in the same semester is entirely manageable and in fact preferable for those with prior experience in any other romance language. From taking this class, I went from absolute zero to being able to speak Italian with Italians in Italy over the summer. If you are willing to put in the work every day (1hr minimum), you will learn the Italian language in three months and have a good enough base to enter 251 and cruise. If you've ever wanted to learn Italian, this is your ticket.
"Turbo" is how all language classes should be taught at Middlebury College; 101, 102, and 103 in the same semester is entirely manageable and in fact preferable for those with prior experience in any other romance language. From taking this class, I went from absolute zero to being able to speak Italian with Italians in Italy over th …Read more