Basic Italian Courses

The College of Arts & Sciences requires students to complete either a 15-credit sequence (one year), or an 18-credit sequence (two years). Students who have studied Italian in secondary school or who have lived in Italy should consult with Professor Nettina Eckert to determine the appropriate placement. Those who place above the first course may earn a maximum of 10 credits if they earn a grade "C" or better in the course which they place.

The department of Romance Languages offers two sequences in basic Italian:

Basic Italian 101-102-103: 5 credits each

The class meets five days per week. Instruction emphasizes oral and written communication in Italian through activities in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students must participate every day in class, since part of their evaluation is based on how they collaborate in Italian in small groups. The curriculum includes authentic aural, written and video input. Class is conducted in Italian. Attendance is required.

Extended Basicl Italian 111-112-113-114-115-116: 3 credits each*

This is a two year sequence that meets 3 times per week. Instruction emphasizes oral and written communication in Italian through activities in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students must participate every day in class, since part of their evaluation is based on how they collaborate in Italian in small groups. The curriculum includes authentic aural, written and video input. Class is conducted in Italian. Students maintain a journal in which they react to class and video materials. Attendance is required.

Italian for CCM Students 121-122-123: 3 credits each*

This is a 9-credit sequence that is designed to meet the particular needs of students in the College Conservatory of Music. In addition to the basic grammar presented in 111-112-113, students receive coaching in diction and enrichment with materials from the Italian musical repertoire.

Italian Composition and Conversation 251-252-253: 3 credits each

The curriculum includes vocabulary enrichment, process writing, conversation, grammar review, and reading. Prerequisite: Italian 106, 116, or permission of Instructor. Attendance is required.

For more information about the Basic Italian Language Program, please contact Nettina Eckert, at nettina.eckert@uc.edu or 513 / 556.1833.

* Note: The material covered in 111 and 112 is approximately equivalent to 101; 113 and 114 are equivalent to 102; 115 and 116 are equivalent to 103. Please see the coordinators of basic language about the appropriateness of changing sequences.