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Italian (ITAL)

7 undergraduate courses in the 2026–27 Undergraduate Calendar.

ITAL 101 Introduction to Italian Language 10.50 units

An intensive study of the fundamentals of Italian grammar and conversation.

Antirequisites
  • Not completed nor concurrently enrolled in any of the following:
    • ITAL155 - Intensive Introductory Italian Language (0.50)

Calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2026Course outlines

ITAL 102 Introduction to Italian Language 20.50 units

A continuation of ITAL 101, with more emphasis on conversation and everyday uses of language.

Prerequisites
  • Must have completed the following:
    • ITAL101 - Introduction to Italian Language 1 (0.50)
Antirequisites
  • Not completed nor concurrently enrolled in any of the following:
    • ITAL155 - Intensive Introductory Italian Language (0.50)

Calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2026Course outlines

ITAL 155 Intensive Introductory Italian Language0.50 units

This course aims to present the basic principles of the Italian language, geography, and culture in a practical and efficient way. Throughout the course, the goal of practical, communicative competence will be emphasized and cultivated via in-class activities and assignments focusing on five areas of performance: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and culture.

Antirequisites
  • Not completed nor concurrently enrolled in any of the following:
    • ITAL101 - Introduction to Italian Language 1 (0.50)
    • ITAL102 - Introduction to Italian Language 2 (0.50)

Calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2026Course outlines

ITAL 201 Intermediate Italian 10.50 units

Advanced study of grammar. Conversation sessions based on intermediate-level readings reflecting contemporary Italian life. Intensive practice in the spoken and written language.

Prerequisites
  • Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
    • ITAL102 - Introduction to Italian Language 2 (0.50)
    • ITAL155 - Intensive Introductory Italian Language (0.50)

Calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2026Course outlines

ITAL 202 Intermediate Italian 20.50 units

A continuation of ITAL 201.

Prerequisites
  • Must have completed the following:
    • ITAL201 - Intermediate Italian 1 (0.50)

Calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2026Course outlines

ITAL 251 Issues in Contemporary Italian Society0.50 units

Through lectures, discussions, and readings in Italian, this course studies diverse aspects of contemporary Italian society, such as politics, the arts, food, fashion, and popular culture. In addition to improving their language comprehension and cultural awareness, students will expand their vocabulary and improve their oral and written competencies in Italian.

Prerequisites
  • Must have completed the following:
    • ITAL202 - Intermediate Italian 2 (0.50)

Calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2026Course outlines

ITAL 396 Special Topics/Directed Readings0.50 units

This course gives the student an opportunity to study authors and works of special interest which are not covered in other courses.

Prerequisites
  • Must have completed the following:
    • ITAL202 - Intermediate Italian 2 (0.50)

Calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2026Course outlines