| ITL 1100: () Offerings |
| A course designed for students who have never studied Italian. This course will focus on vocabulary and structures needed for basic communication. European Quarter only. |
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| ITL 1501: () Offerings |
| This course is taught by the Washington Academy of Languages for credit through Seattle Pacific and is not eligible for Seattle Pacific financial aid or scholarships, though federal and state aid may apply. By the end of this five-week session, participants will be able to function at a basic level in Italian. The class is conducted in Italian, but grammatical and culture notes may be clarified in English. Regular practice is provided in using proper stress and other pronunciation skills necessary for proficient speech. Participants will also learn to conjugate regular (and some irregular) verbs in the present tense, tell time, count to 100, use a calendar, and read for information. By the end of this level, participants will have a basic command of the language in a wide variety of conversational situations including greeting and meeting people, talking about the weather, exchanging personal information and directions, asking questions, using transportation, making purchases, and discussing recreational activities. Information about Italian lifestyles and cities are included in this course. |
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| ITL 1502: () Offerings |
| This course is taught by the Washington Academy of Languages for credit through Seattle Pacific and is not eligible for Seattle Pacific financial aid or scholarships, though federal and state aid may apply. This course begins with a review of the material covered in Italian I. This level is appropriate for a person who has been away from the language for awhile but has retained basic grammar, vocabulary, and fluency. Grammar introduced at this level includes introduction of several irregular verbs, reflexive verbs, direct and indirect object pronouns, adverbs, the simple past tense, and negation. Emphasis is placed on vocabulary development including idiomatic expressions, names of body parts, and using numbers greater than 100. By the end of this level, participants have expanded self-expression and are able to discuss such topics as climate, geography and personal lifestyles, to handle numerical computations, and to discuss opinions. |
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| ITL 1503: () Offerings |
| This course is taught by the Washington Academy of Languages for credit through Seattle Pacific and is not eligible for Seattle Pacific financial aid or scholarships, though federal and state aid may apply. This course continues the study of basic grammar including the imperfect tense, comparatives and superlatives, the future verb tenses, and additional irregular verbs. Vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, and expressions of time continue to be developed. By the end of this level, participants can expect to handle many conversational situations with fluency and ease including ordering food, shopping, and bargaining. The course also discusses such topics as family life, sports and leisure, vacation and travel. |
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| ITL 1504: () Offerings |
| This course is taught by the Washington Academy of Languages for credit through Seattle Pacific and is not eligible for Seattle Pacific financial aid or scholarships, though federal and state aid may apply. At this level, Italian grammar studied includes the pronouns "ne" and "ci", imperatives, indefinite articles, ordinal numbers, the conditional verb tense, possessive and relative pronouns, and forms of negation. Participants also continue to develop vocabulary and to perfect fluency in conversational situations. Discussions and readings focus on Italian culture including music and film, housing and house-hunting, and transportation and traffic-related situations. |
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| ITL 1505: () Offerings |
| This course is taught by the Washington Academy of Languages for credit through Seattle Pacific and is not eligible for Seattle Pacific financial aid or scholarships, though federal and state aid may apply. This course begins with a brief review of the material convered in previous levels and then moves into a study of the remote past verb tense as well as the subjunctive. Discussion topics include personal and professional interests, lifestyles, work-related issues, and discussions on current events. By the end of this level, participants will have increased their fluency and ability to discuss a wide variety of subjects and situations. Readings at this level focus on Italian art, politics, and the work environment. |
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| ITL 1506: () Offerings |
| This course is taught by the Washington Academy of Languages for credit through Seattle Pacific and is not eligible for Seattle Pacific financial aid or scholarships, though federal and state aid may apply. At this level, the remaining forms of the subjunctive are introduced as is the passive voice. An extensive review and overview of Italian grammar is then conducted to give participants a comprehensive understanding of the basic grammar of the language. Class discussions and activities emphasize active use of the language in different situational contexts including debates on current events, cultural exchanges, discussions relating to professional interests, and other areas determined by participant interest. During these discussions, continued vocabulary development, pronunciation, and fluency is stressed. Topics covered in the readings of this level include current events, comparisons of Italian and American lifestyles including discussions of stereotyping and prejudice, and Italian literature. |
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| ITL 2100: () Offerings |
| Designed for students having studied some Italian, this course continues the study of vocabulary and structures needed for basic communication. European Quarter only. |
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| ITL 4900: () Offerings |
| Student works independently with a faculty member on a mutually agreed upon topic. May be repeated for credit up to 15 credits. |
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