All ITAL_V courses are conducted in Italian and will fulfill the Language as Meaning requirement for Ways of Knowing Breadth Requirement. For Italian Studies courses taught in English, please see RMST_V courses at https://vancouver.calendar.ubc.ca/course-descriptions/subject/rmstv.
For each academic session, prior to registration in any ITAL_V course, students are required to complete the online Italian Placement Questionnaire at https://fhis.air.arts.ubc.ca/italian-placement-questionnaire-tool/. Please contact the Student Programs Coordinator at https://fhis.ubc.ca/undergraduate-advising-contact-form/ if there are any concerns about the Placement Questionnaire.
Note: The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is a reference tool developed by the Council of Europe to provide a common basis for the development of modern-language curriculum guidelines, examinations, textbooks, etc. It describes in a comprehensive way what language learners have to learn in order to use a language for communication and what knowledge and skills they have to develop so as to be able to do so effectively.
Introduction to the essentials of Italian vocabulary, expressions, grammar and cultural life. Focus on listening, reading, speaking and writing skills in everyday situations in the present tense. Aligned with CEFR level A1 objectives. Credits will be only granted for ITAL 103 or both ITAL 101, ITAL 102.
Continuation of foundational elements of Italian language. Development of listening, reading, speaking and writing skills in the context of everyday situations in the present and past tenses. Aligned with CEFR level A1 objectives. Credits will be only granted for ITAL 103 or both ITAL 101, ITAL 102. Recommended pre-requisite: ITAL 101.
Fundamentals of the Italian language. Aligned with CEFR level A1 objectives. Recommended: Expertise in another Romance language. Credit will be granted for ITAL 103 or both ITAL 101, ITAL 102. Prerequisite: Language placement test.
The study of the Italian language with the study of Italian lyric diction and musical culture; practice in translation, phonetic transcription and the performance of vocal music. Recommended pre-requisite: ITAL 101.
Introduction to complex language structures used to communicate in a variety of situations by using different tenses and modes. Enhanced ability to comprehend, interact and express wishes or feelings in common personal and social contexts. Aligned with CEFR level A2 objectives. Recommended pre-requisite: ITAL 102 or successful completion of CEFR Level A1.
Expansion of fundamental notions and presentation of elaborate structures, present, past and future tenses and different modes. Enriched opportunities to explore Italian culture and develop intercultural skills. Aligned with CEFR level A2 objectives. Recommended pre-requisite: ITAL 201.
Develop oral and intercultural proficiency while reviewing fundamental grammar structures and expanding vocabulary. Communicate to explore Italian culture. Aligned with CEFR level A2 objectives. Recommended pre-requisite: ITAL 201.
Advanced grammar structures in context, lexical repertoire and cultural elements to further increase learners' ability to communicate in most situations, including complex conversations. Aligned with CEFR level B1 objectives. Recommended pre-requisites: Second-year standing or higher and one of ITAL 202, ITAL 203, ITAL 206, or successful completion of CEFR level A2.
Expansion of and reflection on the use of complex grammatical structures in context to broaden lexical repertoire. Enhances proficiency through written communication and discussion of relevant cultural topics. Aligned with CEFR level B1 objectives. Recommended pre-requisites: Second-year standing or higher and ITAL 301.
Development of elementary to intermediate Italian reading skills. Aligned with CEFR Level A2/B1 reading objectives. Recommended pre-requisites: Second-year standing or higher and proficiency in another Romance language or Latin, or successful completion of ITAL 102.
A task-based introduction to the theory and practice of translation as applied to Italian and English texts: word choice, semantic correspondence, cultural adaptation, communicative purpose, target readerships. Languages of instruction are English and Italian. Recommended pre-requisites: Second-year standing or higher and ITAL 202.
An intensive course in spoken and written Italian. Grammar, conversation, reading of literary texts. Prerequisite: proficiency in another Romance language or Latin. Not considered a third-year course for purposes of satisfying Italian program requirements. Recommended pre-requisites: Second-year standing or higher and proficiency in another Romance Language or in Latin.
An intensive course in spoken and written Italian. Grammar, conversation, progressive reading of various texts. Prerequisite: Proficiency in another Romance language or Latin. Not considered a third-year course for purposes of satisfying Italian program requirements. Recommended pre-requisites: Proficiency in another Romance language or in Latin AND Second-year standing or higher.
Study of Italian literature, history, culture, or communities in an authentic context. Topics and locations may vary. Consult Department for current offerings. Recommendation: CEFR A1 Italian proficiency level.
Continues building fluency, accuracy and proficiency at an autonomous level in spoken and written communication. Emphasis on culturally contextualized grammar structures and vocabulary, critical reading and discussion of a variety of texts. Aligned with CEFR level B2 objectives. Recommended pre-requisites: Second-year standing or higher and ITAL 302 or successful completion of CEFR level B1.
Hones language skills, deepens knowledge of vocabulary and grammar structures, and develops a higher level of fluency in writing, reading and speaking. Emphasis on contextualized grammar and vocabulary, critical reading and discussion of texts. Aligned with CEFR level B2 objectives. Recommended pre-requisites: Second-year standing or higher and ITAL 401.
Credit will be granted for only one of ITAL_V 495 or ITST_V 495.
This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
A maximum of 6 credits is available in any one topic. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.