In this course, we will work on mastering practical spoken Italian in its cultural context. The class activities will help you to develop the ability to maintain a conversation acquire confidence in using your Italian expand your vocabulary acquire information about life, culture and current trends in Italy develop sensitivity to Italian traditions and customs, improve your pronunciation, and will include basic discussion of some socio-cultural and political issues



Students are also required to participate in the Diction & Pronunciation workshop.



Required Text: Rosella Bozzone Costa, Chiara Ghezzi, Monica Piantoni, Nuovo Contatto. Corso di lingua e civiltà italiana per stranieri, volume A1, Loescher, 2013-2015, ISBN 9788858308608, 192 pp., 20,70 euro

Schedule
2:00pm-2:50pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (Jun 19, 2017 to Aug 4, 2017)
Location
Mills College (LS)
Instructors