IT 301 - Italian for the Professional Environment

Semester Hour(s): 3
Semester(s) Offered: Fall odd 4th years
This course serves as an introduction to the professional culture of Italophone countries and societies. Students will prepare for a successful professional experience abroad or in a multinational organization in the U.S. Topics and learning outcomes will include: creating a resume or curriculum vita in the second language, proficiency in basic professional correspondence, familiarity with different types of enterprises, organizational structures, marketing, banking and finance, accounting, the employment market, insurance, daily activities in an office, economics, transportation, information technology applications, etiquette in a variety of professional situations, shipping and customs, etc. Interactive work with visual media and IT applications is emphasized and the course will be taught primarily in the target language.