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This is an archived copy of the 2020-2021 catalog. To access the most recent version of the catalog, please visit http://calendar.carleton.ca.

This section presents the requirements for programs in:

Minor in Italian (4.0 credits)

Open to all undergraduate degree students.

Requirements:
1.  3.0 credits in ITAL3.0
2.  1.0 credit in ITAL at the 3000-level or higher1.0
3. Subject to approval of the School, a maximum of 2.0 credits may be substituted for the above by taking courses at the 2000-level or higher in another discipline relevant to the language.
4. The remaining requirements of the major discipline(s) and degree must be satisfied.
Total Credits4.0

Placement for Language Students

Note:  A placement test is required for students who have previous training and/or experience, but who have not taken a course in this language at Carleton.  For details, please consult carleton.ca/slals/modern-languages and follow the placement test instructions before registering.

Students who are found to be registered in an inappropriate level of the course will be deregistered following assessment by their instructor (and/or the Director of the School). It is crucial for students to complete the placement test in a manner that truly demonstrates their language proficiency.

Students should note that they cannot go backward in a sequence of levels in language courses.

Italian (ITAL) Courses

Placement for Language Students

Note:  A placement test is required for students who have previous training and/or experience, but who have not taken a course in this language at Carleton.  For details, please consult carleton.ca/slals/modern-languages and follow the placement test instructions before registering.

Students who are found to be registered in an inappropriate level of the course will be deregistered following assessment by their instructor (and/or the Director of the School). It is crucial for students to complete the placement test in a manner that truly demonstrates their language proficiency.

Students should note that they cannot go backward in a sequence of levels in language courses.

ITAL 1010 [0.5 credit]
First-Year Italian I

For students with no knowledge of Italian. Oral skills, reading and writing. Compulsory attendance.
Precludes additional credit for ITAL 1110.
Four hours a week.

ITAL 1020 [0.5 credit]
First-Year Italian II

Continuation of first-year Italian. Oral skills, reading and writing. Compulsory attendance.
Precludes additional credit for ITAL 1110.
Prerequisite(s): grade of C or higher in ITAL 1010, or permission of the School.
Four hours a week.

ITAL 1110 [1.0 credit]
Intensive First-Year Italian

For students with no knowledge of Italian. Oral skills, reading and writing. Compulsory attendance.
Precludes additional credit for ITAL 1010 and ITAL 1020.
Eight hours a week (one term).

ITAL 2010 [0.5 credit]
Second-Year Italian I

Further study of Italian to reach a more advanced level of ability in a range of situations. Equal emphasis on oral and written language. Compulsory attendance.
Precludes additional credit for ITAL 2110.
Prerequisite(s): grade of C or higher in ITAL 1020 or ITAL 1110, or permission of the School.
Four hours a week.

ITAL 2020 [0.5 credit]
Second-Year Italian II

Continuation of second-year Italian. Further study of Italian to reach a more advanced level of ability in a range of situations. Equal emphasis on oral and written language. Compulsory attendance.
Precludes additional credit for ITAL 2110.
Prerequisite(s): grade of C or higher in ITAL 2010, or permission of the School.
Four hours a week.

ITAL 2110 [1.0 credit]
Intensive Second-Year Italian

Further study of Italian to reach a more advanced level of ability in a range of situations. Equal emphasis on oral and written language. Compulsory attendance.
Precludes additional credit for ITAL 2010 or ITAL 2020.
Prerequisite(s): grade of C or higher in ITAL 1020, ITAL 1110, or permission of the School.
Eight hours a week (one term).

ITAL 3110 [1.0 credit]
Intensive Third-Year Italian

Further study of Italian to reach a more advanced level, including the ability to handle authentic materials and primary texts required for academic studies. Compulsory attendance.
Prerequisite(s): grade of C or higher in ITAL 2000 (no longer offered), ITAL 2020, ITAL 2110, or permission of the School.
Six hours a week (one term).

ITAL 4110 [1.0 credit]
Intensive Fourth-Year Italian

Advanced spoken and written Italian with intensive practice in aural comprehension and speaking in a range of situations and contexts, in reading and in composition in a range of modes and genres. Metalinguistic study. Compulsory attendance.
Prerequisite(s): grade of C or higher in ITAL 3110, or permission of the School.
Six hours a week (one term).

ITAL 4900 [1.0 credit]
Independent Study

Research in a topic in Italian language, literature or linguistics under the supervision of a member of the School.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Prerequisite(s): third- or fourth-year standing in the Minor in Italian, grade of C or higher in ITAL 3110 or equivalent, or permission of the School.


ITAL 4901 [0.5 credit]
Independent Study

Research in a topic in Italian language, literature or linguistics under the supervision of a member of the School.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Prerequisite(s): third- or fourth-year standing in the Minor in Italian, grade of C or higher in ITAL 3110 or equivalent, or permission of the School.


Summer session: some of the courses listed in this Calendar are offered during the summer. Hours and scheduling for summer session courses will differ significantly from those reported in the fall/winter Calendar. To determine the scheduling and hours for summer session classes, consult the class schedule at central.carleton.ca

Not all courses listed are offered in a given year. For an up-to-date statement of course offerings for the current session and to determine the term of offering, consult the class schedule at central.carleton.ca

Regulations

In addition to the requirements listed here, students must satisfy:

  1. the University regulations including the process of Academic Performance Evaluation (see the Academic Regulations of the University section of this Calendar).