ITAL 301EL - Advanced Italian EL

Upper Division

Concurrently
ITAL 301

Italian 301 is not only a high-intermediate language course but also a gateway for students to learn about the history and cultural identity of Italian immigrants in the Bay Area. Students examine historical and contemporary issues connected with immigration and conduct life history interviews with members of the Italian American community around the Bay. They focus on the history of people who have kept Italian culture alive. The course includes case studies and service learning in addition to oral history as academic method. Students are expected to spend 20-30 hours working with the community partner in addition to the related Engaged Learning coursework.

Core Curriculum Designation(s)
EL - Engaged Learning

Repeatable
No

Course credits: 1