In-Person Adv 3 Italian| M 10:45-12:45pm

Service Description

Avanti tutta! Immerse Yourself in Italian Language and Literature Ready to experience Italian as it’s spoken — and written — today? This advanced Italian course invites you to explore the vibrant world of contemporary Italian novels, where language, imagination, and culture intertwine, while refining your language skills. Through engaging readings, thought-provoking discussions, and cultural analysis, you’ll expand your vocabulary, fine-tune your understanding of idiomatic expressions, and strengthen your ability to interpret complex texts and nuanced conversations. Together, we’ll uncover the beauty of modern Italian storytelling and the voices shaping Italy’s literary scene today. Course Goals: By the end of this course, you will: • Engage thoughtfully with excerpts from contemporary Italian literature. • Discuss cultural and literary themes with fluency and confidence. • Master advanced structures and stylistic turns found in modern prose. • Refine your pronunciation, rhythm, and expressive power in spoken Italian. Join us as we journey beyond textbooks into the living language of today’s Italy — through its stories, its authors, and its cultural heartbeat. Con passione e curiosità! Required Text: “Il metodo del coccodrillo” di Maurizio De Giovanni (Italian Version)- E’ un assassino che aspetta nell’ombra e lascia una sola traccia. Invisibile. Le sue lacrime. Price: $310 • Early Bird price (ends December 12 ): $295 • additional $15 Member discount with a coupon code. Last Day to Register: Friday, January 9, 2025 _________________________________________________________ Booking Policy Bookings close the Friday before the start of class. Cancellation Policy: I understand that once I paid and completed the registration process, there will be no refunds or credits for tuition or membership fees paid by students. Only in the case Dante Alighieri Society of Santa Cruz would not be able to deliver this class in its entirety, a full or partial refund be offered.