We will work to establish a good foundation for using the Italian language—reading, speaking, and singing along with really fun Italian music. We will place strong emphasis on pronunciation and (yes, even that!) basic grammar. At the end of the course one should feel confident about getting off a plane in Italy, checking into a hotel, and ordering food on the street or in a restaurant. The course will consist of class recitation through reading and repetition. We will work with, Italian Now! L'italiano d'oggi. Marcel Danesi. ISBN 978-4380-0006-0, a book of language fundamentals, and Easy Italian Reader, by Riccarda Saggese, ISBN 0071439579. This course is designed for beginning students as well as students who would like to refresh their abilities with the language.