Italian 105 is a one semester, intermediate language course, that focuses on oral and written communication, allowing students to build up their language proficiency from their previous knowledge of elementary Italian. The course content draws on different types of texts: visual, media, music, literature, and art. In addition, the course will develop the intercultural competency necessary to better understand Italian language and culture as a whole. At the end of ITA 105 students are ready to enroll in ITA 108.