Course Offerings

Welcome to Italian Beginning Part 3, where we continue the journey of linguistic discovery through the amazing world of Italian language and culture. This is the third of four levels of beginner Italian and is designed for those who have already taken levels 1 and 2 or who have studied Italian previously. This course continues foundational instruction in speaking, comprehending, reading, and writing Italian. This program is ideal for those interested in travel to Italy for business or pleasure or for anyone interested in learning to communicate in Italian.

Course Objectives

demonstrate a basic understanding of the vocabulary and grammar to talk about home, household chores, transportation, travel, and tourism.

demonstrate a basic understanding of future tense, imperatives, comparatives, and conditionals.

Outline of instruction

Vocabulary and expressions for talking about home and future actions/events.

The futuro semplice; double object pronouns.

Vocabulary and expressions for talking about household chores and appliances.

The informal and formal imperative; time expressions;

Vocabulary and expressions for talking about cars, driving, and public transportation.

Comparatives of equality and inequality; superlatives;

Vocabulary and expressions for talking about travel, vacations, and tourism.

The present conditional; the past conditional; dovere, potere, and volere in the conditional.

Contact Hours

24

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

None

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

Students should have completed Italian Beginning Parts 1 and 2 or should have a demonstrated understanding of grammar including items such as past tense, reflexives, descriptive adjectives, and common regular/irregular verbs.

Text and Supplies Needed

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Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is intended for students who have been studying Italian and would like to acquire a more sophisticated understanding of grammar and syntax.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment

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Course Contact Information

Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
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