Second course of the intermediate-level sequence. Review of grammar and composition; reading of cultural and literary materials. Constant practice in the use and comprehension of the spoken language. Conducted in Italian.
Continuation of extensive oral training of advanced structures and vocabulary of spoken intermediate Italian. The major difference between Italian 11A and 11B is in reading and oral assignments. The courses focus on specific topics (literature, fine arts, and current affairs) but also include different grammar topics.
Continuation of elementary Italian course studying Italian grammar with specific attention placed on developing reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills as well as enhancing knowledge of Italian culture.
This introductory course will develop the four basic skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing in Italian. This course also introduces cultural aspects of Italy and its people. The first half of the elementary course.
Oral practice of basic structures and vocabulary most often used in conversation. Designed for students who wish to acquire basic skills of spoken Italian.
Introduction to residential interior design concepts and principles through two-dimensional and three-dimensional design projects. Exploration of topics related to design process, color, material finishes, and spatial composition as these relate to the profession.
Introduction to interior design fundamentals relating to space and form of commercial and institutional interior environments. Topics include color, space, form, light, sustainability, material, furniture selection, windows, floors, and accessories as these relate to the profession.
A multi-disciplinary examination of works of art, music and literature inspired by both personal and global trauma with an emphasis on the transformative power of testimony, story telling, and the creative process.
This course examines Pacific Islander migrations to the United States mainland including the history, culture, and politics of Hawai'i and U.S. Pacific territories. It explores indigenous cultures and American experiences of Pacific Islanders from Guam, American Samoa, Palau, Marshall Islands, Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, Tahiti, New Zealand, and Australia.
This interdisciplinary course introduces the scriptural, symbolic, and artistic traditions of the world's major faiths: Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The class also considers how knowledge of these religious systems can serve to advance world peace.