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New grammatical elements, sentence structures, and vocabulary
are introduced. Active language practice on common
conversational topics is combined with a systematic study of
grammar. The goal is to achieve fluency in spoken idiomatic Italian.
Cultural topics related to customs are read and discussed. Students
may receive credit for only one of the following courses: ITAL
114 or ITAL 211.
ITAL 212 Intermediate Italian II (3)
(Fulfills the international perspective requirement.) Prerequisite:
ITAL 211. Further development of language skills in Italian.
New grammatical elements and sentence structures are introduced,
with emphasis on idiomatic expressions. Practice in oral
communication using culturally accurate expressions in Italian is
emphasized. Students may receive credit for only one of the
following courses: ITAL 115 or ITAL 212.
ITAL 250 Intermediate Conversation (3)
(Fulfills the international perspective requirement.) Prerequisite:
ITAL 212. Further development of conversational skills in Italian.
Focus is on comprehending and responding to questions seeking
concrete information (such as personal background, interests,
needs, family, and work), comprehending media announcements
and reports, and describing visual situations. Emphasis is on
vocabulary building and idiomatic expression. Short readings
from a variety of increasingly sophisticated formal and informal
sources are used. Students who have already successfully
completed ITAL 201 may not earn credit for this course.
ITAL 301 Review Grammar and Composition I (3)
(Fulfills the international perspective requirement.) Prerequisite:
ITAL 212 or equivalent. A systematic and thorough review of
grammar with emphasis on the more idiomatic and difficult points
of syntax.
ITAL 302 Review Grammar and Composition II (3)
(Fulfills the international perspective requirement.) Prerequisite:
ITAL 301 or equivalent. Further review of grammar with
emphasis on the more idiomatic and difficult points of syntax.
ITAL 311 Advanced Conversation I (3)
(Fulfills the international perspective requirement.) Prerequisite:
ITAL 212 or consent of the faculty member. Training in
understanding Italian without being confused by syntactical
structures. Emphasis is on conversing in a spontaneous and
idiomatic manner.
ITAL 312 Advanced Conversation II (3)
(Fulfills the international perspective requirement.) Prerequisite:
ITAL 212 or consent of the faculty member. Further training in
understanding Italian without being confused by syntactical
structures. Emphasis is on conversing in a spontaneous and
idiomatic manner.
ITAL 333 Italian Life and Culture I (3)
(Fulfills the historical or international perspective requirement.)
Conducted in English. A study of Italian life and culture from
Roman times to the Renaissance.
UMUC Course Descriptions — ITAL 212 through MACE 112
ITAL 334 Italian Life and Culture II (3)
(Fulfills the historical or international perspective requirement.)
Conducted in English. A study of Italian life and culture from
the Renaissance to the present.
Library Skills
Courses in library skills (designated LIBS) may be applied towards:
the general education requirement in information literacy;
and
electives.
LIBS 150 Information Literacy and Research Methods (1)
An introduction to the research process and methods for retrieving
information in a library or through online sources. Experience in
approaching research, selecting a topic, and retrieving information
on topics of professional or personal interest is provided. Focus is
on developing the following information literacy skills:
understanding the research process; selecting relevant print and
electronic sources to answer research questions; effectively using
Web search engines and UMUC Information and Library Service’s
electronic resources to find information; and evaluating,
organizing, and correctly citing the information found. Students
may receive credit for only one of the following courses: COMP
111, LIBS 100, or LIBS 150.
Macedonian
Courses in Macedonian (designated MACE) may be applied as
appropriate (according to individual program requirements)
toward:
the general education requirements for arts and humanities
and international perspective coursework;
a major or minor in humanities (when appropriate); and
electives.
MACE 111 Elementary Macedonian I (3)
(Fulfills the international perspective requirement.) An
introduction to basic vocabulary, simple sentence structures, and
tenses of idiomatic Macedonian. No prior exposure to
Macedonian is assumed. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing
skills are developed. Focus is on oral communication. Practice in
using common speech patterns is provided. Cultural topics are
also read and discussed.
MACE 112 Elementary Macedonian II (3)
(Fulfills the international perspective requirement.) Prerequisite:
MACE 111. Continued development of basic vocabulary, simple
sentence structures, and tenses of idiomatic Macedonian.
Listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills are developed.
Focus is on oral communication. Practice in using common speech
patterns is provided. Cultural topics are also read and discussed.
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