Italian (ITAL)Arts and Sciences

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Course descriptions provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

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

  •  9247 ITAL 1110   SEM 120

    • MR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • MARIANI, V

    • T
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    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

  •  2575 ITAL 1113   SEM 101

    • MW
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • von Wittelsbach, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    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

  •  9248 ITAL 1120   SEM 120

    • TWF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Ciampaglia, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    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

  •  9327 ITAL 1201   SEM 101

    • MTWR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Veglia, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  9328 ITAL 1201   SEM 102

    • MTWR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Brattoli, N

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  9329 ITAL 1201   SEM 103

    • MTWR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Siena, N

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  9330 ITAL 1201   SEM 104

    • MTWR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Eibenstein-Alvisi, I

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  9331 ITAL 1201   SEM 105

    • MTWR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Rodio, E

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  9332 ITAL 1201   SEM 106

    • MTWR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Baraldi, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  9333 ITAL 1201   SEM 107

    • MTWR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Baraldi, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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

  •  9249 ITAL 2110   SEM 120

    • TWF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    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

  •  9250 ITAL 2130   SEM 120

    • TWF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    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

  •  9334 ITAL 2201   SEM 101

    • MWF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Fulginiti, V

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    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

  •  9335 ITAL 2201   SEM 102

    • MWF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Fulginiti, V

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    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

  •  9336 ITAL 2201   SEM 103

    • MWF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Fulginiti, V

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    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

  •  9337 ITAL 2201   SEM 104

    • MWF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • von Wittelsbach, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    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

  •  9338 ITAL 2201   SEM 105

    • MWF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • von Wittelsbach, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    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

  •  9324 ITAL 2203   SEM 101

    • MWF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Migiel, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: ITAL 2201 or equivalent.

ITAL 3730

This course introduces students to special topics in twentieth-century Italian politics, history, and culture, with an emphasis on critical thinking and interpretation. Students who have already taken ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  9344 ITAL 3730   SEM 101

    • MW
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Campbell, T

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: ITAL 2202, ITAL 2203, or permission of instructor.

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

  •  9251 ITAL 4190   IND 601

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • 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 https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 2-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  9252 ITAL 4190   IND 602

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • 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 https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

ITAL 4250

The COVID-19 pandemic has reminded us of the relation between biological and the political, power and resistance, and life and death. Fifty years ago, the philosopher Michel Foucault offered two terms ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ANTHR 4450ANTHR 7450ITAL 6250

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  9364 ITAL 4250   SEM 101

    • M
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Campbell, T

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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

  •  9253 ITAL 4290   RSC 701

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Campbell, T

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

    Enrollment limited to: seniors and juniors.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Multi-Term

  •  9254 ITAL 4290   RSC 702

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Migiel, M

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

ITAL 6250

The COVID-19 pandemic has reminded us of the relation between biological and the political, power and resistance, and life and death. Fifty years ago, the philosopher Michel Foucault offered two terms ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ANTHR 4450ANTHR 7450ITAL 4250

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  9366 ITAL 6250   SEM 101

    • M
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Campbell, T

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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

  •  9255 ITAL 6390   IND 601

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Campbell, T

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  9256 ITAL 6390   IND 602

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Migiel, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

ITAL 6485

There's a moment in the movie The Princess Bride when, listening to an adventure story, a kid worries that this might be a "kissing book." This course takes kissing books as places where "romance" and ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •  9377 ITAL 6485   SEM 101

    • M
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Howie, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person