The emphasis in this course will be on developing elementary conversational skills - pronunciation, greetings, and short sentences to ask for such things as food, shelter, and directions.
You'll learn local expressions, along with Italian culture and customs. You'll also practice your Italian for typical scenarios in restaurants, taxis, airports, museums, hotels, outdoor markets and for buying gelato.
No materials are required.
Mondays, Jan. 27 to April 7 (10 weeks, March 3)
6 - 7:30 p.m.
19 MacAulay Lane, Carleton Hall, Room 256
$179 (No HST)
Mark Temelini is a first generation Italian-Canadian with extensive experience in teaching at the post-secondary level. He holds a Ph.D. in Classics (focus on ancient languages and civilizations) and is an instructor in the Department of Classics and Ancient History at UNB.
He has taught Italian for many years at universities, private language institutions, and government organizations. His proficiency in Italian has earned him high school and university scholarships in Italy. In addition, he offers translation services and organizes and directs cultural tours in Italy. He is enthusiastic about sharing Italian language and culture with students.
