This will be a refresher course designed especially for summer learning—somewhat disciplined, somewhat casual, completely divertente. The class is especially designed for students who have some knowledge of the Italian language, students who have taken classes with me in the past or who have picked up knowledge of the language through travel, reading, family background. We will center all of the course activity around readings. We will read aloud to one another, analyze texts for grammatical usage and vocabulary development. The readings will come mostly from the book, Italian Short Stories for Beginners. We will use another text, Italian Now! Level One, to provide a foundation for grammar and culture. Students will be encouraged to bring their own readings to class for discussion.

Most classes will be held at the Durango Space, but we might move around a bit, and sample Italian culture (i.e., pasta e vino) in different locations.