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At a glance
Course Type & Credits: Elective course | 3 credits | 45 contact hours
Terms: Summer I, Summer II, Academic Year (view academic calendar)
Major Disciplines: Modern Languages, Italian Studies
Related Disciplines: Cultural Studies, Global Studies, Food Studies
Field Trips & On-site Learning
The language courses are offered at different levels for students who are either approaching the study of the Italian for the first time or who have already taken previous Italian courses.
Lessons are held in Italian through a communicative approach and take into consideration the need to combine the study of lexis and grammar with the development of communication skills and cultural awareness. The instructor encourages students to put the language structures and vocabulary studied in class into practice in real life situations, thus accelerating the learning process and bringing students into contact with local society so that they may fully appreciate the way of life and cultural differences. This knowledge is an integral part of linguistic competence.
language tandem exchange aperitif
Curricular site visits
- Cultural visits and on-site classes to historical and mundane sites of Syracuse: ie. museums, archaeological park, traditional street markets
- Tandem language exchange events with local students
- Italian Movie Nights and Cooking Class
Learning Objectives
The aim of the course is to develop all four language skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing. The course will focus on nurturing an appreciation for the Italian language and awareness of Italian culture by promoting interaction with Italian peers and members of the local community.
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italian class held in the campus gardens
Course Location
Syracuse, Sicily
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