2025-2026 Italian Courses

F.I.R.E. program in Rome with Professor Canepa-please reach out to Professor Canepa with any questions

Italian 1 @ 10 Perego, @ 11 Perego and @ 12, Alberti. An introduction to Italian as a spoken and written language, with emphasis on practical conversation. The course includes regular practice in class and scheduled drill-sessions in understanding and using the spoken language. Does not serve in partial satisfaction of the Distributive or World Culture Requirements. This course is not open to students who have received credit for ITAL 11.

Italian 2 @ 11 Convertini.  Rapid review and continued study of the fundamentals of Italian, with intensive work in vocabulary building. The course will also include an introduction to the culture and civilization of Italy. Open to students by qualifying placement or to students who have passed ITAL 1. Does not serve in partial satisfaction of the Distributive or World Culture Requirements. This course is not open to students who have received credit for ITAL 11.

Italian 3 @ 11 Alberti and @12 D'Angelo.  This course is designed to reinforce and refine spoken and written language skills through a review of grammar, exposure to a broad spectrum of language ranging from colloquial to literary styles, and the use of samples of Italian language from multiple sources such as advertising, comics, television and literature. Frequent compositions, quizzes, plus linguistic and thematic analysis of texts. Open to students by qualifying placement or to students who have passed ITAL 2, ITAL 11 or ARTH 12. Does not serve in partial satisfaction of the Distributive or World Culture Requirements.

Italian 11 @ 12 Gilebbi.  This 1-credit course is designed for students with little or no knowledge of the Italian language, but who have a strong background in another Romance language (i.e. Spanish, French, Rumanian, Portuguese, Catalan, or Latin). Italian 11 is an accelerated course that combines Italian 1 and 2 in one term offering an exciting and fast-paced atmosphere to learn Italian. The course will have a hybrid component, that through cultural, grammar and multimedia introductory exercises will prepare students for the in-class activities. In this course, students will learn to talk about familiar events in the present and the past, as well as formulate plans for the future. Weekly cultural videos will situate in context the grammatical content of the course making it relevant and meaningful. Students will be actively engaged in a variety of creative written and oral activities that will help them develop their language skills. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to sign up for Italian 3 or apply for our Italian LSA+ program in Rome. Students who have not yet taken ITAL 003 may take the course after completing ITAL 011. The goal is to facilitate the acquisition of the target language, therefore this course will be conducted entirely in Italian. This course is not open to students who have received credit for Italian 1, 2 or 3. 

Italian 9-Callegari @ 12---Advanced Language Through Culture--This course students will analyze some of the most significant Italian cultural, social, and political themes from the 60's to present. Through the viewing of the film La Meglio Gioventù (2003), blogging, and creative writing assignments, students will strengthen their ability to express ideas in both the written and spoken language. NRO eligible. Dist:LIT; WCult:W. Prerequisite: ITAL3 or permission of the instructor. NRO eligible. 

Italian 14-Gilebbi @ 2---Journey to Italy: An Introduction to Italian Culture--This course introduces students to Italian culture through a representative selection of texts and topics from past to present, as well as encouraging students to think critically about notions of culture and identity. Topics include stereotypes and the idea of national identity, modern history, society and politics, food culture, the visual arts, music, cinema, religion, science and technology, the environment, Made in Italy, immigration, sports, and mafia.  In many units, guest lecturers will widen the discussion by considering the global impact of Italian cultural production across time and space. Students will actively engage with Italian cultural phenomena through in-class lectures and discussions, hands-on exercises, and site visits. Degree Requirement Attributes:Dist:SOC; WCult:CI. NRO eligible. 

Italian 33.01-Dante: The Divine Comedy XL w/REL 32.02-Callegari @ 11--Dante continues to attract the interest of a wildly diverse group of readers. In his famous medieval masterpiece, the Divine Comedy, Dante irreversibly transformed literary language and perhaps even the way in which our current consciousness perceives the universe. Our course will focus on the first canticle of the Divine Comedy, both the most famous and most infamous: Inferno. Our goal will be to bring Dante's vision of Hell to life, reconstructing the terrifying landscape and interpreting the complex poetry of a text that continues to resonate with modern audiences as intensely as it did with its medieval public. Taught in English (can be taken for credit in Italian). NRO eligible | Cross Listed Courses: REL 32.02 | Dist:LIT;WCult: W.

Italian 27.04-a new course from Professor Convertini @ 12: The Revolutionary Classroom:Lessons from Great Italian Educators-Great educators continue to speak to us long after they are gone. This course explores the values and lessons of visionary Italian educators. From Maria Montessori's child-centered approach to Don Milani's focus on social justice, Gianni Rodari's imaginative storytelling, and Alberto Manzi's educational television—we will examine how their ideas reshaped education. Through readings, films, and hands-on projects, we will reflect on their relevance in the classroom and beyond today. Prerequisites-ITAL 010 or a course in the ITAL 10.01-10.99. World Culture-Western Cultures; Distributives-SOC. NRO eligible. 

ITAL 35.01 XL w/COLT 57.02 -From Dagos to Sopranos-Parati @ 2--Are Italians white? Where does the word "dago" come from? What is "dago red"? Can Italians be "Afrocentrists"? Are Italians racist? What do you know about the mafia? These and other questions will be at the center of this course. We will also work on the portrayal of ItalianAmericanness in "The Sopranos," "The Godfather," and Jim Jarmush's "Ghost Dog." The last week of the course will be devoted to the music by Italian Americans such as Sinatra and Madonna. Open to all students. Text, lectures and discussion in English. Students taking the course for major or minor credit in Italian will attend a weekly x-hour and do all written work in Italian. Cross Listed Courses-COLT 57.02. Degree Requirement Attributes:Dist:LIT; WCult:CI. 

Italian 1 @ 10 Ciniglia and @ 11 Alberti. An introduction to Italian as a spoken and written language, with emphasis on practical conversation. The course includes regular practice in class and scheduled drill-sessions in understanding and using the spoken language. Does not serve in partial satisfaction of the Distributive or World Culture Requirements. This course is not open to students who have received credit for ITAL 11.

Italian 2 @ 11 Ciniglia and @ 12 Alberti.  Rapid review and continued study of the fundamentals of Italian, with intensive work in vocabulary building. The course will also include an introduction to the culture and civilization of Italy. Open to students by qualifying placement or to students who have passed ITAL 1. Does not serve in partial satisfaction of the Distributive or World Culture Requirements. This course is not open to students who have received credit for ITAL 11.

Italian 3 @12 Gilebbi.  This course is designed to reinforce and refine spoken and written language skills through a review of grammar, exposure to a broad spectrum of language ranging from colloquial to literary styles, and the use of samples of Italian language from multiple sources such as advertising, comics, television and literature. Frequent compositions, quizzes, plus linguistic and thematic analysis of texts. Open to students by qualifying placement or to students who have passed ITAL 2, ITAL 11 or ARTH 12. Does not serve in partial satisfaction of the Distributive or World Culture Requirements.

Italian FYS-Gilebbi-TBD. 

Italian 9-Convertini @ 11:Advanced Language Through Culture--This course students will analyze some of the most significant Italian cultural, social, and political themes from the 60's to present. Through the viewing of the film La Meglio Gioventù (2003), blogging, and creative writing assignments, students will strengthen their ability to express ideas in both the written and spoken language. NRO eligible. Dist:LIT; WCult:W. Prerequisite: ITAL3 or permission of the instructor. NRO eligible. 

FRIT 31: How Languages are Learned: Convertini @ 12: Many approaches to language teaching and learning have been proposed and implemented over time. From learning grammar rules and lists of vocabulary to memorization and practice of correct sentences to natural communication, project work, communicative language teaching, and content-based learning, this course will introduce students to some of the language acquisition research that will help them understand how languages are learned. Topics explored in the course will include language awareness, bilingualism, early-child language learning, the major trends in twentieth-century language teaching, and the role of technology in language learning. The course will also offer students the opportunity to reflect on language learning on a personal level, to find out how they think as language learners and how they can empower themselves to learn languages in an active and engaged manner. Hands-on activities, including class observations, textbook evaluations, and interviews with language learners, will complement the course. Open to all students. Text, lectures, and discussion in English. Students taking the course for major or minor credit in Italian will attend a weekly x-hour and do all written work in Italian.  Not open to students who have received credit for FRIT 093. Degree Requirement Attributes: Lang:LRP; Dist:SOC; WCult:W. 

Italian 26-Italian Cinema-@ 10 Parati: Conducted in Italian, this course introduces students to classic Italian cinema, including its history and its predominant genres—from the silent film to comedy and melodrama and thriller. Students will become familiar with Italian cinematic movements such as Neorealism, directors such as Federico Fellini and Roberto Benigni, and with important concepts in film analysis. Degree Requirement Attributes:Dist:ART; WCult:W. 

LSA+ Rome-Callegari-please reach out to Professor Callegari with any questions

Italian 1:Ciniglia @ TBD:  An introduction to Italian as a spoken and written language, with emphasis on practical conversation. The course includes regular practice in class and scheduled drill-sessions in understanding and using the spoken language. Does not serve in partial satisfaction of the Distributive or World Culture Requirements. This course is not open to students who have received credit for ITAL 11.

Italian 2:Alberti @ TBD: Rapid review and continued study of the fundamentals of Italian, with intensive work in vocabulary building. The course will also include an introduction to the culture and civilization of Italy. Open to students by qualifying placement or to students who have passed ITAL 1. Does not serve in partial satisfaction of the Distributive or World Culture Requirements. This course is not open to students who have received credit for ITAL 11.

Italian 3: Gilebbi @ TBD and D'Angelo @ TBD:  This course is designed to reinforce and refine spoken and written language skills through a review of grammar, exposure to a broad spectrum of language ranging from colloquial to literary styles, and the use of samples of Italian language from multiple sources such as advertising, comics, television and literature. Frequent compositions, quizzes, plus linguistic and thematic analysis of texts. Open to students by qualifying placement or to students who have passed ITAL 2, ITAL 11 or ARTH 12. Does not serve in partial satisfaction of the Distributive or World Culture Requirements.

Italian 11: Ciniglia @ TBD:  This 1-credit course is designed for students with little or no knowledge of the Italian language, but who have a strong background in another Romance language (i.e. Spanish, French, Rumanian, Portuguese, Catalan, or Latin). Italian 11 is an accelerated course that combines Italian 1 and 2 in one term offering an exciting and fast-paced atmosphere to learn Italian. The course will have a hybrid component, that through cultural, grammar and multimedia introductory exercises will prepare students for the in-class activities. In this course, students will learn to talk about familiar events in the present and the past, as well as formulate plans for the future. Weekly cultural videos will situate in context the grammatical content of the course making it relevant and meaningful. Students will be actively engaged in a variety of creative written and oral activities that will help them develop their language skills. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to sign up for Italian 3 or apply for our Italian LSA+ program in Rome. Students who have not yet taken ITAL 003 may take the course after completing ITAL 011. The goal is to facilitate the acquisition of the target language, therefore this course will be conducted entirely in Italian. This course is not open to students who have received credit for Italian 1, 2 or 3. 

Italian 10: Italian Texts and Contexts: Gilebbi @ TBD:An introduction to Italian literature, culture, and media across time that provides students with the tools to read and analyze texts critically. Through a selection of literary works, films, and other cultural artifacts, students will explore key themes such as the city, food culture, the environment, and evolving artistic forms. The course examines how ideas, genres, and narratives develop and intersect. Topics and materials vary based on the instructor's focus, allowing for an engaging and dynamic exploration of Italy's literary and cultural landscape. Not open to students who have received credit for ITAL 10.01-10.99. Prerequisites: Italian 8 or 9 or permission of the instructor. World Culture:Western Cultures. Distributives:LIT. 

Italian 27: TBD: A new course from Professor Alberti.