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Welcome to the Italian Basic Language Program

101-102-110-103-104

Basic Language Program Coordinator

Chiara Fabbian

1720UH

(cfabbian@uic.edu)

Placement | FAQ | After the 101-104 Sequence | Course Descriptions | Social Life | Italian Club | Italian TV and Film

Placement test: if you have taken Italian, lived in Italy, or are a native-Italian speaker, you will need to take a placement test before enrolling into Italian. To schedule your placement test, contact the UIC Office of Testing Service. If you have never taken Italian before nor lived in an Italian country/family, you should sign up for Italian 101

After the placement test: register for the course indicated on the test results. Attend the class. If, after a few days, you feel that you were not placed correctly, contact the coordinator, Dr. Chiara Fabbian cfabbian@uic.edu

Remember that any changes must be completed before the end of the second week of the semester.

Note: 110 Intensive Elementary Italian. Equivalent to Italian 101 and 102, this accelerated course covers the first two semesters of Italian in one semester and is designed for students with previous experience in Italian, Spanish, French or another Romance language. By taking this course, students can accelerate the completion of their language requirement!

FAQ

Why study Italian?

Italy’s cultural importance spans from antiquity through the present, and knowing Italian is greatly beneficial in several career fields (literature, art, music, fashion, culinary arts, interior design, etc.).

What will I get out of my Italian class if Italian is not my minor?

Italian classes will help you develop skills useful across the curriculum.
reading more effectively writing a well-crafted essay successful test-taking
public speaking critical thinking cultural understanding
problem-solving teamwork computer skills.

What can I expect from the first two years of Italian?

Learning Italian means working with language in communicative contexts, and gain a better understanding about Italian culture. We will study grammar, practice speaking, read articles and short literary readings, watch movies, listen to music, write compositions, etc..

Where can I get free help?
Instructor office hours (or make an appointment) and Italian tutoring hours. For more information, write to Chiara Fabbian (cfabbian@uic.edu)

Where can I practice speaking Italian?

In class, during our free conversation sections, and at our weekly meeting at the Italian table, “La tavola italiana”. For more information, write to cfabbian@uic.edu.

What can I do after the 101-104 sequence?

After passing Italian 104, you may take Italian 200, 210 or 230. Contact Chiara Fabbian (cfabbian@uic.edu) or the advisor (Luz Acosta, lacost4@uic.edu) for more information. Remember that if you complete a major in Teacher Education, you can teach Italian too. All you need to do to get an endorsement in Italian, is to earn 20 credit hours in the subject matter beyond 104 (the minor is 21 credit hours) and take the content exam in Italian. Schools tend to hire candidates who can teach more than one subject/language. Consider adding a minor in Italian especially if you are a major in the Teaching of Spanish, French, German or English. Questions? Contact Professor Inma Taboada(taboada@uic.edu)

Social life

Students can find a wide range of social opportunities in our program. Not only we have a very active Italian Club, but we meet every week with our students at Tavola Italiana. Weekly conversation hours are available too. For more information, contact Chiara Fabbian (cfabbian@uic.edu). The city of Chicago offers exciting opportunities for those who are interested in Italian language and culture. For instance, check the Istituto Italiano di Cultura for information about concerts, exhibits, public lectures, conferences etc.

Italian Club

For more information, contact Chiara Fabbian cfabbian@uic.edu. If you would like to join our mailing list and receive regular information about events and activities, please write to Luz Acosta lacost4@uic.edu.

Italian TV and films:

Sandi Port Errant Language and Culture Learning Center in Grant Hall. You can watch Italian TV in GH 308 (Student Oasis) or use the computer lab in GH 306 to look up Italian websites and blogs. For information on the services and activities organized by this center, go to the LCLC website: http://tigger.uic.edu/depts/lclc/index.shtml or email lclc@uic.edu to ask what times Italian TV is broadcast.