ITAL 1002. Beginning Italian Language and Introduction to Italian Culture II. 3 Hours.

Prerequisite: ITAL 1001 or the equivalent. A continuation of ITAL 1001, with emphasis on proficiency and communicative competence at the novice level in the four basic skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing, as defined by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Proficiency Guidelines. Awareness of various sociocultural aspects and the distinctivenes of certain cultural traditions are studied.