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 directory of courses.
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)