Offers a basic level of Italian understanding, speaking, reading and writing for students with no knowledge of Italian whatsoever.
NOTE Also offered through the Venice Term Abroad Program. Learning Hours may vary.

The continuation of ITLN 111. Also for students who have some knowledge of Italian but have not completed 4U Italian or equivalent. For these students an assessment interview with the instructor is required before registration. Contact the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures for details.

A review of the fundamentals of the Italian language, designed to reinforce and develop the student's comprehension, speaking and writing ability.

Emphasizing the application of morphology and syntax, with written and oral practice. Readings will be discussed from lexical, syntactical and thematic points of view.

The ancient Greek and Roman tradition in literature, art and the politics of Italy from the Middle Ages to the 18th century. Texts and works of art will be studied in the context of the historical, cultural and political settings of Italy.
NOTE Taught in English with LLCU 210/3.0. Students concentrating in Italian submit written assignments, tests and exams in Italian. Normally students will read Italian texts in the original.

Addresses the various issues relating to the film adaptation of a literary text. The reading of narrative texts, the viewing of films and critical readings are required.
NOTE Taught in English together with LLCU 226. Students concentrating in Italian submit written assignments, tests and examinations in Italian. Normally students will read Italian texts in the original.

A survey of Italian literature, through selected texts of representative authors, from the Middle Ages to the eighteenth century.
NOTE Taught in English together with LLCU 233. Students submit written assignments, tests, and examinations in Italian.

A survey of Italian literature, through selected texts of representative authors, from the eighteenth century to the present.
NOTE Taught in English together with LLCU 234. Students submit written assignments, tests, and examinations in Italian.

An in-depth study of Pirandello's most important plays, and an analysis of his theoretical essays on theatre. Particular attention will be paid to the following plays: Six Characters in Search of an Author; Each in his Own Way, Henry IV, The Feast of Our Lord of the Ships, Tonight We Improvise, and The Mountain Giants.
NOTE Taught in English together with LLCU 257. Written work and exams are in Italian. Readings in translation.

This course will examine social, historic and political realities of the twentieth century through the lens of the unique Italian humorist tradition of film making. The course will focus on films by F.Fellini, L.Comencini, E.Scola, G.Tornatore, G.Salvatores, N.Moretti, R.Benigni and other film makers.
NOTE Taught in English together with LLCU 308. Students concentrating in Italian submit written assignments, tests, and examination in Italian.

A study of Dante Alighieri's life and poetry, especially the Vita Nuova and the Divina Commedia.
NOTE Taught in English together with LLCU 215. Students concentrating in Italian submit written assignments, tests and examinations in Italian. Normally they will read Italian texts in the original.

The course will focus on the study of Italian Romanticism and its relation to English, German, Spanish and French Romanticism. The rise of Realism and Decadentism will also be discussed and examined.
NOTE Taught in English together with LLCU 232. Students concentrating in Italian submit written assignments, tests and examinations in Italian. Normally students will read Italian texts in the original.

Seminar course on topics in Italian literature. Course details to be announced on website. 

Reading courses in specialized themes of Italian literature to meet the needs of advanced students for whom a seminar course is not available.  Course details to be announced on website.