Renaissance, Unification, Mafia, and the Economic Boom! Language meets history. This course is for students at an Intermediate level (B1) who want to practice speaking and commenting more authentically about cultural topics, while learning about contemporary Italian history. Students practice vocabulary, phrases, and grammar through the discussion of short stories depicting some of the most important periods of Italy's more recent history. Students will also improve listening comprehension, intonation, pronunciation, and more sophisticated speaking skills.
Prerequisite: Completion of Pre-intermediate 3 (A2)
Please contact the school if you have not taken any other classes at the ICC before registering. An instructor will assess your level.
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Cost: $200
NOTE: This course runs for 6 weeks, from Apr. 24 to May 29.