Italian for Reading Knowledge
Intensive grammar and readings from humanities, sciences, and social sciences for students seeking reading knowledge of Italian.
Summary
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2015: 3.88 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades); Fall 2017: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=9 letter grades); Fall 2019: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=10 letter grades).
What you’ll be able to do
Demonstrate a working knowledge of all grammatical forms in Italian.
Distinguish among subjects and verb tenses at a high reading level.
Maintain a robust vocabulary of nouns, verbs, and adverbs over time.
Comprehend texts upon first sight.
Appreciate the complexities of translation that result from cultural differences.
Apply reading ability in Italian to future research topics.
Scrutinize and apply critical approaches to Italian texts.
Comprehend critical, historical, and analytical texts when reading and translating independently.
Source: UW Guide
Grade history
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Prerequisites
Course mapITALIAN 204, 205(or ITALIAN 202 prior to Summer 2025), or graduate/professional standing
- ITALIAN 204
- ITALIAN 205
- or ITALIAN 202 prior to Summer 2025
- graduate/professional standing
“Used by” includes alternatives; linked courses may have other requirements. This is a best-effort interpretation; check the catalog requirements above.
Prerequisite text tree
- Any of
- Any of
- ITALIAN 204
- ITALIAN 205
- or ITALIAN 202 prior to Summer 2025
- graduate/professional standing
- Any of
Professors
Spring 2027No instructors recorded for this selection.
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Student experience
the class
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2015: 3.88 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades); Fall 2017: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=9 letter grades); Fall 2019: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=10 letter grades).
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Topics
- Intensive grammar
- Readings in humanities, sciences, and social sciences
- Translation and cultural differences
- Critical approaches to Italian texts
Skills
- Working knowledge of Italian grammatical forms
- Distinguishing subjects and verb tenses
- Building vocabulary of nouns, verbs, and adverbs
- Independent reading and translation
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