ITALIAN LANGUAGE STUDY 

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Our demo class is scheduled for Sunday mornings from 10 to 12.

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​COURSE SCHEDULE 
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PROGRAM SPECIALTIES

• Classes are held in-person, permitting for a direct connection with teachers and students.
• Classes are typically limited to three to five students per instructor, allowing for greater interaction and attention.
• Classes tend to be highly individualized and tailored to the students' needs and interests.
• The JPLI offers both short-term and long-term study trajectories for students. Students can improve their Italian in as short as eight weeks or develop an even higher level over several years.
• All instructors are native or near-native speakers of Italian.
• Students who achieve a score of eight-five or above may receive a certificate attesting to their proficiency in the language.​​

GENERAL INFORMATION

Length	Sections typically span from four to eight weeks, amounting in sixteen total hours of in-class instruction.
Effort	Students should dedicate two to five hours to developing their language skills per week.
Tuition & Fees	Tuition: $629 per section One-time registration fee: $65 Price for class materials: $15 or more
Subject	Italian language, literature, and culture
Level	1. Introductory (32 class hours)  2. Intermediate (256 class hours) 3. ​Advanced (128 class hours)
Language	The course is taught in Italian and English.
Class Size	Class sizes typically range from three to seven students.
Method	In-Person / Online Instruction
College Credit	Students may receive more than two college credits based on their proficiency levels.

ABOUT THE COURSES 

​Benvenuti e Benvenute! (Welcome!)
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Our Italian program has two distinct missions: to provide instruction in the Italian language at all levels of competence, and to lead students to a broad appreciation and deep understanding of the literature and culture of Italy.

INTRODUCTORY

​You will learn the four basic skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing) in the context of major themes in Italian culture. By the end of the course, you will be able to describe people, events and situations, in the present, past, and future tenses, and you will have acquired the necessary vocabulary to communicate about everyday situations.

INTERMEDIATE

At this level, you will continue to enhance your Italian language skills, enrich your vocabulary and expand your conversational skills. You will learn how to have exchanges on a variety of topics, and continue your immersion in the Italian culture through unique videos and interviews. You will also become more confident as you continue practicing your reading and writing skills.

ADVANCED

​Enhance your knowledge of the Italian language and learn about Italy’s culture and history including theater, opera and the poetry.
Learn how to perfect your skills in Italian (speaking, listening, reading and writing). You will expand your vocabulary to include topics beyond everyday conversation. By the end of this course, you will be able to express opinions and hypotheses, and sustain an argument using a variety of registers. 

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