Italian Literature and Cultural Studies

Explore the UConn Italian Literature and Cultural Studies website for departmental information. Course descriptions below correspond to the UConn undergraduate course catalog.

ILCS 3239: Composition & Conversation I

Three credits ($150). Offered Fall, Spring, or Full-year. Prerequisite: ILCS 1148 or equivalent.

Practice in written and oral composition. Syntax study.

Eligibility Guidelines: Successful completion of the equivalent of four Italian language courses (two courses at the Elementary level & two at the Intermediate level) and instructor consent. A student must pass ILCS 3239 with a grade of a “C” or higher to continue on to ILCS 3240.

ILCS 3240: Composition & Conversation II

Three credits ($150). Offered Fall, Spring, or Full-year. Prerequisite: ILCS 3239 or equivalent.

Further practice in written and oral composition. Treatment of the finer points in syntax.

Eligibility Guidelines: Successful completion of the equivalent of four Italian language courses (two courses at the Elementary level & two at the Intermediate level) and instructor consent. A student must pass ILCS 3239 with a grade of a “C” or higher to continue on to ILCS 3240.

Instructor Certification Requirements:

The minimum degree requirement for instructors wishing to teach Early College Experience Italian courses is a Master’s in Italian; however, a Master’s in Education and appropriate Italian background may be considered.

Instructor Resources:

ILCS 3239 Sample Syllabus (PDF)
ILSC 3239 Sample Syllabus (PDF)
ILSC 3240 Sample Syllabus (PDF)
ILCS 3240 Grading Rubric (PDF)