Close up on Italian script on yellowed parchment paper.
Close up on Italian script on yellowed parchment paper.

Survey of Italian Literature

from $590.00

Course Description

This course proposes a survey of Italian literature in order to establish a chronological and stylistic framework which fosters a deepened understanding of Italy’s literary core as experienced through the lens of poetry and creative narrative. This exploration of Italian letters reveals Italy’s role as a trendsetting leader on the global stage that is world literature. Course conducted in Italian.

We will:

  • Develop a thorough understanding of themes and genres pertaining to Italian literature

  • Reflect on our personal experience in relationship to Italian literature as a mode of personalizing the L2 classroom and enhance professional development opportunities

  • Engage in professional conversation regarding the merit of literature in L2 curriculum

  • Develop practicable curricular solutions for the implementation of an intentional literary element in the breadth of an L2 curriculum.

What Participants Are Saying About This Course

“The subject of this class was challenging but extremely rewarding. I learned a lot! I really appreciated Joseph's detailed, thoughtful, and interesting comments on my assignments. I have learned a lot from his feedback and the material.”

Course Delivery

Instructor-Facilitated

  • Online asynchronous (no live sessions) coursework 

  • Weekly learning modules to complete at your own pace

  • Collaborative discussion boards

  • Instructor feedback

  • Optional office hours with the instructor for additional support

Students in an instructor-facilitated course must adhere to the session start and end dates listed on the website. Final coursework must be submitted within one week after the course end date. Course extensions beyond one week are subject to a $50 fee.

Course Access Information

Your Idioma Schoology course invitation will be emailed one week prior to the start of an instructor-facilitated 6-week course. You may access the Idioma Schoology login from the Login > Idioma Schoology Login dropdown menu at www.idiomaconsulting.com.

Required Text

Balboni, Paolo E. Letteratura italiana per stranieri. [ISBN: 9788899358464]

About the Instructor

Joseph Marquette, Instructor. Read more about Joseph here.

Click here to request a syllabus.

Session:
Credit Options:

Course Description

This course proposes a survey of Italian literature in order to establish a chronological and stylistic framework which fosters a deepened understanding of Italy’s literary core as experienced through the lens of poetry and creative narrative. This exploration of Italian letters reveals Italy’s role as a trendsetting leader on the global stage that is world literature. Course conducted in Italian.

We will:

  • Develop a thorough understanding of themes and genres pertaining to Italian literature

  • Reflect on our personal experience in relationship to Italian literature as a mode of personalizing the L2 classroom and enhance professional development opportunities

  • Engage in professional conversation regarding the merit of literature in L2 curriculum

  • Develop practicable curricular solutions for the implementation of an intentional literary element in the breadth of an L2 curriculum.

What Participants Are Saying About This Course

“The subject of this class was challenging but extremely rewarding. I learned a lot! I really appreciated Joseph's detailed, thoughtful, and interesting comments on my assignments. I have learned a lot from his feedback and the material.”

Course Delivery

Instructor-Facilitated

  • Online asynchronous (no live sessions) coursework 

  • Weekly learning modules to complete at your own pace

  • Collaborative discussion boards

  • Instructor feedback

  • Optional office hours with the instructor for additional support

Students in an instructor-facilitated course must adhere to the session start and end dates listed on the website. Final coursework must be submitted within one week after the course end date. Course extensions beyond one week are subject to a $50 fee.

Course Access Information

Your Idioma Schoology course invitation will be emailed one week prior to the start of an instructor-facilitated 6-week course. You may access the Idioma Schoology login from the Login > Idioma Schoology Login dropdown menu at www.idiomaconsulting.com.

Required Text

Balboni, Paolo E. Letteratura italiana per stranieri. [ISBN: 9788899358464]

About the Instructor

Joseph Marquette, Instructor. Read more about Joseph here.

Click here to request a syllabus.

Credit Options

Not sure which credit option to choose?  Learn more about each credit option here and review your state/district requirements.

45 Professional Development/Clock Hours: $590

  • Idioma Professional Development Certificate (accepted by most states)

  • Approved Illinois CPDU Certificate through partnership with CEII

  • Approved Massachusetts PDP Certificate

  • Approved New York CTLE Certificate

  • Approved Pennsylvania ACT48 Certificate

  • Approved Texas CPE Certificate

  • Approved Montana PDU Certificate

3 Graduate-Level Credits

While the graduate credits and professional development hours earned may be used for salary advancement, degree completion and state licensing requirements, Idioma does not provide assurance that any state licensing board or school district will accept these credits or hours for those purposes. Participants are advised to check with the appropriate agencies and gain approval prior to registering. An official university transcript is available upon successful completion of coursework through the selected university from which the participant chooses to receive credit. Participants who complete the course for graduate-level credit will receive an email with instructions on how to request an official university transcript.

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