Intermediate Italian I
ITAL 111
Fall 2026
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02
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Italian 111 is the first half of a two-semester intermediate sequence. Authentic artifacts such as literary excerpts, films, newspaper articles, songs, and commercials constitute the starting points of this course. These include topics ranging from stereotypes and perceptions of Italy to significant moments in Italian history and politics, family and student life, employment, immigration/emigration, organized crime, and environmental awareness, all of which shed light on the rich diversity and complexities within Italy and offer a variety of opportunities to improve and refine your ability to speak and understand Italian in a communicative and meaningful context. The course also challenges you to recognize, explore, and understand cultural differences and similarities between your native culture and Italian culture. Grammar undergirds everything we do and say in this course; whether or not we are engaged in an explicit grammar exercise, you are always learning grammar that enables you to communicate effectively. Specifically, you will build on previously learned grammatical structures and acquire more complex ones that will allow you to improve your ability to relate information, narrate stories, make hypotheses, express your opinions, and debate the opinions of others, both in writing and in conversation. Class is conducted entirely in Italian. Because you will work collaboratively with your classmates and your instructor, your attendance, participation, and preparation are of the utmost importance. Students are strongly encouraged to enroll in the continuation of the Intermediate Elementary sequence in Spring (Italian 112): language learning is cumulative and requires time and consistent effort. Italian 111 and Italian 112, taken together, will provide a strong linguistic and cultural foundation--which is necessary to access Advanced courses at Wesleyan and to succeed in study abroad experiences in Italy. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA RLAN |
| Course Format: Language | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: ITAL102 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (Italian Studies)(Romance Studies) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 90% or above |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
: All materials provided by instructor.
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Examinations and Assignments:
: Regular grammar, reading, listening and comprehension activities in class; short written assignments throughout the semester; four written compositions; four written quizzes; oral presentations and final oral interview. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
: The class meets MWF with the instructor and once with a Course Assistant (either Tue. or Thur.) for further conversation (Incontri). Days and times for CA sessions will be announced during the first week of class. If the student is unable to attend the CA session, they will be unable to enroll in the course. Enrollment in each of the Incontri will be capped to promote student speaking and participation. |
| Instructor(s): Mossali,Mattia Times: .M.W.F. 09:50AM-10:40AM; Location: TBA |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 15 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: 15 | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 2 | SO: 10 | FR: 3 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 0 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
| SECTION 02 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
: All materials provided by instructor. |
Examinations and Assignments:
: Regular grammar, reading, listening and comprehension activities in class; short written assignments throughout the semester; four written compositions; four written quizzes; oral presentations and final oral interview. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
: The class meets MWF with the instructor and once with a Course Assistant (either Tue. or Thur.) for further conversation (Incontri). Days and times for CA sessions will be announced during the first week of class. If the student is unable to attend the CA session, they will be unable to enroll in the course. Enrollment in each of the Incontri will be capped to promote student speaking and participation. |
| Instructor(s): Zamboni,Camilla Times: .M.W.F. 10:50AM-11:40AM; Location: TBA |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 15 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: 15 | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 2 | SO: 10 | FR: 3 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 0 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
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