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ITAL 1110

This introductory course provides a thorough grounding in all the language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with practice in small groups. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3559 ITAL 1110   SEM 120

    • MR
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • MARIANI, V

    • T
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Ciampaglia, C

  • May not be used towards the Arts & Sciences language requirement.

ITAL 1113

The Jewish community of Rome is the oldest one in all of Europe, dating back to 200 B. C., and the authors of some of the most important twentieth century works of Italian literature are Jewish. In this ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   FWS Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 20193 ITAL 1113   SEM 101

    • MW
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • von Wittelsbach, K

  • For more information about First-Year Writing Seminars, see the Knight Institute website at http://knight.as.cornell.edu/.

ITAL 1120

This introductory course provides a thorough grounding in all the language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with practice in small groups. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3560 ITAL 1120   SEM 120

    • TWF
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Ciampaglia, C

  • May not be used towards the Arts & Sciences language requirement.

ITAL 1201

ITAL 1201 is a fast-paced, introductory-level course, designed for students with no previous knowledge of Italian.  Students will be guided in developing four language skills (listening, speaking, reading, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  4949 ITAL 1201   SEM 101

    • MTWR
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Brattoli, N

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  4950 ITAL 1201   SEM 102

    • MTWR
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Dani, V

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  4951 ITAL 1201   SEM 103

    • MTWR
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Eibenstein-Alvisi, I

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  4952 ITAL 1201   SEM 105

    • MTWR
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Dani, V

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  5305 ITAL 1201   SEM 106

    • MTWR
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Dani, V

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  5539 ITAL 1201   SEM 107

    • MTWR
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Baraldi, M

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 18648 ITAL 1201   SEM 108

    • MTWR
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Baraldi, M

ITAL 2110

This is an all-skills course designed to improve speaking and reading ability, establish a groundwork for correct writing, and provide a substantial grammar review. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3561 ITAL 2110   SEM 120

    • TWF
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Staff

  • May not be used towards the Arts & Sciences language requirement.

ITAL 2130

This course provides a review of composition, reading, pronunciation, and grammar review, as well as guided practice in conversation.  It emphasizes the development of accurate and idiomatic expression ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3562 ITAL 2130   SEM 120

    • TWF
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Staff

  • May not be used towards the Arts & Sciences language requirement.

ITAL 2201

An intermediate-level course that aims to further develop intercultural, reading, listening, speaking, and writing abilities.   Students will be guided in perfecting their communications skills, improving ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  4953 ITAL 2201   SEM 101

    • MWF
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Fulginiti, V

  • Prerequisite: ITAL 1202, ITAL 1401, Language Placement test in Italian (LPI) score of 49 or higher, or permission of instructor.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  4954 ITAL 2201   SEM 102

    • MWF
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Fulginiti, V

  • Prerequisite: ITAL 1202, ITAL 1401, Language Placement test in Italian (LPI) score of 49 or higher, or permission of instructor.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  4955 ITAL 2201   SEM 103

    • MWF
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Fulginiti, V

  • Prerequisite: ITAL 1202, ITAL 1401, Language Placement test in Italian (LPI) score of 49 or higher, or permission of instructor.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  4956 ITAL 2201   SEM 104

    • MWF
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • von Wittelsbach, K

  • Prerequisite: ITAL 1202, ITAL 1401, Language Placement test in Italian (LPI) score of 49 or higher, or permission of instructor.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  5504 ITAL 2201   SEM 105

    • MWF
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Staff

  • Prerequisite: ITAL 1202, ITAL 1401, Language Placement test in Italian (LPI) score of 49 or higher, or permission of instructor.

ITAL 2203

This course aims to introduce students to Italian literature mainly through readings in prose and poetry from the 20th and 21st century. The course includes significant practice in grammar, vocabulary ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  8940 ITAL 2203   SEM 101

    • TR
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Howie, C

  • Prerequisite: ITAL 2201 or equivalent.

ITAL 2290

In this class we will trace the genre of the mystery story in Italy from Pinocchio (the mystery of who or what qualifies as a human being) through the 20th century across Italian art, literature, and cinema.  ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18634 ITAL 2290   SEM 101

    • MW
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Campbell, T

ITAL 3600

This course, offered in Romance Studies in the Italian Section, is meant for students who have no prior knowledge of Machiavelli, political science, or for that matter the Renaissance.  It is ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18653 ITAL 3600   SEM 101

    • MW
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Campbell, T

ITAL 4190

Guided independent study of special topics. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 2-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3632 ITAL 4190   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Campbell, T

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 2-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18651 ITAL 4190   IND 602

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Migiel, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

ITAL 4290

Consult director of undergraduate studies for more information. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Multi-Term

  •  3633 ITAL 4290   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Campbell, T

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research
    Enrollment limited to: seniors and juniors.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Multi-Term

  • 18652 ITAL 4290   RSC 702

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Migiel, M

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

ITAL 6224

This course is for anyone drawn to beauty-and anyone who, within the beautiful, finds the trace of a loss. What do we grieve, what do we miss, when we find ourselves in the presence of beauty? And what, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  • 20105 ITAL 6224   SEM 101

    • W
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Howie, C

      Keller, P

ITAL 6270

In this seminar, dedicated to a close reading of Dante's Commedia (1321), we will consider how Dante's poem explores such issues as: the search for language adequate to convey experience surpassing human ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18656 ITAL 6270   SEM 101

    • W
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Migiel, M

ITAL 6390

Guided independent study for graduate students. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3634 ITAL 6390   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Campbell, T

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18654 ITAL 6390   IND 602

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Migiel, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies