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AP® Italian Language and Culture provides learners of Italian at the intermediate/advanced level with an interactive learning experience that combines the highest academic standards with the goal of language proficiency.

This course suits the needs of students who have a variety of learning goals:

1. You want to improve your language skills and find out more about contemporary Italian society, or perhaps you are a high school student who wants to prepare for the AP exam independently at your own pace. Sign up now and cover as little or as much as you need to get ready! You will have access to all the material from the moment you register. You may audit the course for free or join the Verified Track and work towards a Verified Certificate of Achievement ($49) issued by edX ).

2. You also want to be part of an online live class with other students and an instructor. Wellesley College offers, in conjunction with this edX course, online live instruction classes (in Fall 2021 and Spring 2022) so that you can practice the language regularly. Our online live instruction classes follow the same curriculum as this edX course. If you choose this option, you will receive a Certificate from Wellesley College with a letter grade that you may present to your high school for registration on your transcript, or to any educational institution and/or employers as an important recognition of achievement and language proficiency. You will also experience how languages are taught at Wellesley College! Registration for live online classes.

What you'll learn

Learn about contemporary Italian culture through a variety of media (video interviews, newspaper articles, radio programs, short stories, etc.)
Refine your interpersonal, presentational and interpretive skills in Italian.
Review Italian grammar from fundamental to advanced structures.
Practice all you need for success in the AP Italian exam!

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Teaches interpersonal, presentational, and interpretative skills in Italian, which are core skills for any Italian learner

Reviews Italian grammar from fundamental to advanced structures, which is essential for mastering the language

Provides practice for success in the AP Italian exam, which can help students earn college credit or place into higher-level courses

Examines contemporary Italian culture through a variety of media, which gives students a well-rounded view of the country and its people

Offers online live instruction classes, which can provide students with additional support and opportunities to practice their speaking skills

Taught by Daniela Bartalesi-Graf, who has extensive experience teaching Italian at the intermediate and advanced levels

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Learners who complete AP® Italian Language and Culture (2021-2022) will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Teacher

Teachers instruct students in a variety of subjects. One who wishes to be a Teacher will learn how to develop and deliver lesson plans, and how to assess student learning. This course will help someone in this role to better understand Italian culture and history, which will be helpful for teaching Italian language and culture to students.

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Translator

Translators translate written or spoken language from one language to another. One who wishes to be a Translator will learn how to translate accurately and流畅ly between languages. This course will help someone in this role to better understand Italian language in particular, which will be helpful for translating from other languages into Italian.

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Language Arts Teacher

Language Arts Teachers teach students how to read, write, and communicate effectively. One who wishes to be a Language Arts Teachers will learn how to develop and implement lesson plans, and how to assess student learning. This course will help someone in this role to better understand Italian language and culture, which will be helpful for teaching Italian language and culture to students.

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Interpreter

Interpreters facilitate communication between people who speak different languages. One who wishes to be an Interpreter will learn how to translate spoken or written language from one language to another. This course will be particularly helpful to someone in this role by teaching them Italian language.

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Public Relations Specialist

Public Relations Specialists manage the public image of organizations. One who wishes to be a Public Relations Specialist will learn how to develop and implement public relations campaigns, and how to manage media relations. This course will help someone in this role to better understand Italian culture and society, which will be helpful for developing and implementing public relations campaigns for organizations that have a connection to Italy.

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Writer

Writers write and publish books, articles, and other forms of written content. One who wishes to be a Writer will learn how to develop and write content that is engaging and informative. This course will help someone in this role to better understand Italian culture and society, which will be helpful for writing about topics related to Italy.

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Social Worker

Social Workers help people overcome challenges and achieve their goals. One who wishes to be a Social Worker will learn how to assess client needs, and how to develop and implement treatment plans. This course will help someone in this role to better understand Italian culture and society, which will be helpful for working with clients who are from Italian backgrounds.

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Museum curator

Museum Curators oversee the collections of museums. One who wishes to be a Museum Curator will learn how to acquire, preserve, and展示 museum objects. This course will help someone in this role to better understand Italian culture and history, which will be helpful for curating exhibitions on Italian art and culture.

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Cultural Anthropologist

Cultural Anthropologists study cultures of societies, both past and present. One who wishes to be a Cultural Anthropologist will learn how people of different cultures and societies communicate with each other. This course directly teaches a learner about Italian culture and society and thereby will help to develop those skills and knowledge.

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Journalist

Journalists write, edit, and publish news stories. One who wishes to be a Journalist will learn how to research, write, and edit news articles. This course will help someone in this role to better understand Italian culture and society, which will be helpful for reporting on news stories related to Italy.

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Travel Agent

Travel Agents help people plan and book travel arrangements. One who wishes to be a Travel Agent will learn how to research and book travel itineraries, and how to provide customer service to clients. This course will help someone in this role to better understand Italian culture and society, which will be helpful for planning and booking travel arrangements for clients who are interested in traveling to Italy.

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Historian

Historians study the past. One who wishes to be a Historian will learn how to research, analyze, and interpret historical events. This course will help someone in this role to better understand the history and development of Italian culture.

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Researcher

Researchers conduct research in a variety of fields, such as science, social science, and humanities. One who wishes to be a Researcher will learn how to develop and conduct research projects, and how to analyze and interpret data. This course will help someone in this role to better understand Italian culture and history, which will be helpful for conducting research on topics related to Italy.

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Librarian

Librarians help people find and access information. One who wishes to be a Librarian will learn how to organize and manage library collections, and how to provide reference services to patrons. This course will help someone in this role to better understand Italian language and culture, which will be helpful for providing reference services to patrons who are interested in Italian language and culture.

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Professor

Professors teach and conduct research at colleges and universities. One who wishes to be a Professor will learn how to develop and deliver lectures, and how to conduct research in their field of expertise. This course will potentially be relevant to a Professor in a field such as Italian history, Italian literature, or Italian culture, as it will help them understand the topic of their research specialization better.

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