Selected readings in modern Italian prose; a review of the essentials of grammar; written and oral compositions.

In this course students will hone their language skills by reviewing and deepening their knowledge of vocabulary and grammar structures learned in the previous three semesters. They will learn to appreciate Italian culture through authentic materials such as articles, interviews, short stories, excerpts from novels, films, and plays. Students will continue to build on the language skills learned in Italian 3, striving for a higher level of fluency in writing, reading, and speaking. Readings will be more complex and will cover a wider range of topics. Conducted entirely in Italian. Course Requirements: 3 hours per week. Daily homework, written compositions, a midterm, an oral presentation, and a final exam

Prerequisite: Italian 3 or placement assessment.

http://italian.berkeley.edu/undergraduate-program/language-study-and-placement/(opens in a new tab)

Course cannot be repeated without prior consent from the language coordinator.

Repeat Rules

Course is not repeatable for credit.