August 3^rd – September 26^th

TEXTBOOK - If you are a new student in Italian 1 through 6, you will need a textbook. Please go to the picture of the book near the bottom of the page to be sent to Amazon, who stock both new and used copies of the text. Used books sometimes take 10-14 days to arrive, so please order before class starts!

SPEAKING ITALIAN

Italian culture – art, cuisine, cinema, lifestyles, music, literature, fashion, politics – creates an inspirational starting point for animated discussions in these classes. Through readings and conversation, students will both enrich their knowledge of Italy and build a larger vocabulary with which to enjoy the country and its people.

IN CONVERSATION

The focus of this course is to improve conversation and vocabulary. Students are encouraged to practice speaking in class and reading short assignments.

INTERMEDIATE READING, WRITING & CONVERSATION

The students will be provided with written material such as short stories, articles, etc. that highlight various aspects of Italian culture. These topics will be used for discussion and the students will be encouraged to interact as much as possible. Special emphasis on vocabulary and idiomatic expressions.

ADVANCED READING, WRITING & CONVERSATION

Students will be encouraged to use real Italian language as they go through films, literature and listening to CD’s. They will discuss cultural topics, current social issues and the Italian culture in general. Important Italian personalities such as actors, politicians, writers, singers and many others will be introduced to the students.

LETTERATURA

ERRI DE LUCA
IL GIORNO PRIMA DELLA FELICITÀ - 2009

"Sono cose che capitano il giorno prima."
"Il giorno prima di che?"
"Il giorno prime della felicità."

Erri de Luca was born in Naples in 1950 to a middle class bourgeois family, and lives near Rome today. He only got his first novel published at age 40 and is the author of several novels, including God's Mountain and Sea of Memory. A politically committed journalist, Erri De Luca writes for various papers and for the magazine MicroMega. A passionate mountain climber, he also writes about the mountains.

DETAILS, DETAILS

1. Students may enroll in person during normal business hours. Alternatively, students may send the attached enrollment form with a check or pay by cash. Please send payment to: 870 Market Street, Suite 446, San Francisco, CA 94102. Full payment must be made at least 24 hours before the first class. We reserve the right to charge an additional 10% for late enrollment.
2. Pre-registration is required as we make every attempt to limit the classes to 16 students. We are unable to offer classes without sufficient enrollment (minimum of 7 students per class) and we reserve the right to cancel or rearrange classes if enrollment is less than the minimum.
3. Class changes can be made during the 1st and 2nd week of the term only.
4. Non-discriminatory policy: Italingua admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin.

1. Students who would like to enroll in our Berkeley classes may send the attached enrollment form together with a check or pay by cash prior to the first day of class: Italingua Institute, 870 Market Street, Suite 446 San Francisco, CA 94102.
2. Please call our main office in San Francisco (415) 362-6025 for any questions you might have concerning our Berkeley location.

Marin County Students: If you are interested in classes in Marin, please call our office and we can arrange one for you, if we have at least three students. Less than three and we could set up private lessons.

Parking suggestion for San Francisco classes: Ellis/O’Farrell Garage