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OSPFLOR 1A: Accelerated First-Year Italian, Part 1

Accelerated sequence that completes first-year Italian in two rather than three quarters. For students with previous knowledge of Italian or with a strong background in another Romance language. Prerequisite: advanced-level proficiency in another Romance language Prerequisite: Placement .
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr | Units: 5
Instructors: Bottazzi, D. (PI)

OSPFLOR 1F: First-Year Italian, First Quarter

All-in-Italian communicative and interactive approach. Emphasis is on the development of appropriate discourse in contemporary cultural contexts. Interpretation of authentic materials, written and oral presentations, and plenty of conversational practice. Language lab, multimedia, and online activities.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr | Units: 5

OSPFLOR 2F: First-Year Italian, Second Quarter

Continuation of ITALLANG 1. All-in-Italian communicative and interactive approach. Emphasis is on the development of appropriate discourse in contemporary cultural contexts. Interpretation of authentic materials, written and oral presentations, and plenty of conversational practice. Language lab, multimedia, and online activities. Prerequisite: Placement Test, ITALLANG 2
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr | Units: 5
Instructors: Banchi, F. (PI)

OSPFLOR 3F: First-Year Italian, Third Quarter

Continuation of ITALLANG 2. All-in-Italian communicative and interactive approach. Emphasis is on the development of appropriate discourse in contemporary cultural contexts. Interpretation of authentic materials, written and oral presentations, and plenty of conversational practice. Language lab, multimedia, and online activities. Prerequisite: Placement Test, ITALLANG 2 or consent of instructor. Fulfills the University language requirement.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr | Units: 5 | UG Reqs: Language

OSPFLOR 12: Constituting a Republic: Machiavelli, Madison, and Modern Issues

Looking back to the worlds of Machiavelli and Madison, consider citizenship and constitutional design today. How should government today be constructed to serve the public good? What are our responsibilities as citizens with respect to public policy? Readings from central works of Niccolo Machiavelli, Discourses on Livy and Discourse on Florentine Affairs and of James Madison, Federalist Papers.
Terms: Aut, Win | Units: 5 | UG Reqs: GER:DB-SocSci, WAY-SI
Instructors: Karlan, P. (PI)

OSPFLOR 15: Italy through the Florentine Piazzas

This course aims to provide students with some fundamental skills to understand contemporary Italian society, using the city of Florence as a textbook. Each class will explore a different facet of Florentine culture as a way to introduce the broader and critical issues that Italy is facing today. All classes (except the first and last) will meet onsite in the city. A weekly breakdown for class meeting places and times is provided in the class calendar of this syllabus. In-class discussions, informed by the readings assigned for the day, will focus on the contemporary endurance and importance of what made Florence renowned in the medieval and early Modern times: politics, trade, religion, family allegiance, civic pride, and the crucial role played by foreigners and immigrants.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr | Units: 1
Instructors: Vigotti, L. (PI)

OSPFLOR 15M: Accademia del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino

Musicians coming to Florence who wish to continue their study can do so with private instructors at the Accademia del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino. The Accademia offers one on one instruction in voice, piano, string and wind instruments, and percussion. Further information, deadlines and details on the application process can be found at: https://bosp.stanford.edu/explore/florence/academics/classes-local-institutions. Prerequisite: Intermediate-advanced level proficiency with a musical instrument or vocals, supported by previous musical and vocal training at public or private Institutions.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr | Units: 1-3 | Repeatable for credit
Instructors: Campani, E. (PI)

OSPFLOR 19: Florence for Foodies: Discovering Italian Culture through Food

Through lectures at the Stanford Center focusing on Italian food history and culture, and three hands-on cooking classes with professional chefs, students will gain firsthand knowledge of the current food scene in Florence and Italy and look into the reasons why food has always been one of the most important, if not the most important, indicator of Italian national identity. The class will also provide students with an understanding of what and how Italians eat and what Italy and its cuisine have taken from and given to the rest of the world. Students will look at these questions also considering the many global intersections, contaminations, and encounters that have served to strengthen both Italian food culture and national identity.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr | Units: 1 | Repeatable 2 times (up to 2 units total)

OSPFLOR 21F: Accelerated Second-Year Italian, Part A

Review of grammatical structures; grammar in its communicative context. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills practiced and developed through authentic material such as songs, newspaper articles, video clips, and literature. Insight into the Italian culture and crosscultural understanding. Prerequisite: one year of college Italian or ITALLANG 21
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr | Units: 5
Instructors: Bottazzi, D. (PI)

OSPFLOR 22F: Accelerated Second-Year Italian Part B

Grammatical structures, listening, reading, writing, speaking skills, and insight into the Italian culture through authentic materials. Intermediate to advanced grammar. Content-based course, using songs, video, and literature, to provide cultural background for academic courses. Prerequisite: ITALLANG 21 within two quarters of arriving in Florence or ITALLANG 21A or OSPFLOR 21F
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr | Units: 5
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