Fall 2025 Italian

ITAL 101

Elementary Italian I

4 hours. No credit given if the student has credit in ITAL 102 or ITAL 103 or ITAL 104; or has completed any 200-, 300-, 400-, or 500-level Italian language courses; or has placed into ITAL 102 or above. This is a blended-online and classroom course. Use of computer and internet access is required. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. During the fall and spring terms, combined section final exam will be held on Monday of finals week from 6 to 8 p.m.

Blended - Online & Classroom

ITAL 102

Elementary Italian II

4 hours. No credit given if the student has credit in ITAL 103 or ITAL 104; or has completed any 200-, 300-, 400-, or 500-level Italian language courses; or has placed into ITAL 103 or above. This is a blended-online and classroom course. Use of computer and internet access is required. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in ITAL 101; or appropriate score on the department placement test. During the fall and spring terms, combined section final exam will be held on Monday of finals week from 6 to 8 p.m.

ITAL 103

Intermediate Italian I

4 hours. Credit is not given for ITAL 103 if the student has credit in ITAL 104 or has completed any 200-, 300-, 400-, or 500- level Italian language courses; or has placed into ITAL 104 or above. This is a blended-online and classroom course. Use of computer and internet access is required. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. In the Summer this course may be available in Siena, Italy. Prerequisite(s): ITAL 102 or ITAL 140; or appropriate score on the department placement test. During the fall and spring terms, combined section final exam will be held on Tuesday of finals week from 6 to 8 p.m.

Blended - Online & Classroom

ITAL 104

Intermediate Italian II

4 hours. Credit is not given for ITAL 104 if the student has completed any 200, 300, 400, or 500-level Italian language courses. This is a blended-online and classroom course. Use of computer and internet access is required. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. In the summer, this course may be available in traditional (non-blended) format as part of the study abroad curriculum in Siena, Italy. Prerequisite(s): ITAL 103; or appropriate score on the department placement test. During the fall and spring terms, combined section final exam will be held on Tuesday of finals week from 6 to 8 p.m.

Blended - Online & Classroom

ITAL 196

Totalitarianism, Writing and Cinema

3 hours. Same as FR 196, and SPAN 196. Taught in English. Two additional hours for viewing films (every two weeks). Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor.

ITAL 200

Italian in Practice

3 hours. Taught in Italian. Native and Heritage Italian speakers will be placed in a higher level course. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better or concurrent registration in ITAL 104; or appropriate score on the department placement test or consent of the instructor. Native and heritage speakers of Italian may not register for this course.

ITAL 201

Exploring Italy

3 hours. Taught in Italian. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better or concurrent registration in ITAL 104; or appropriate score on the department placement test; or consent of the instructor.

ITAL 210

Introduction to Italian Literary and Cultural Studies

3 hours. Taught in Italian. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better or concurrent registration in ITAL 104; or appropriate score on the department placement test; or consent of the instructor.

ITAL 230

Italian and Italian American Culture and Civilization

3 hours. Taught in English. No knowledge of Italian required. UIC GE Past, and UIC GE World Cultures course.

ITAL 270

Migration, Society and Identity in the Italian and Italian American Experience

3 hours. Same as ENGL 270. Taught in English. Extensive computer use required. No knowledge of Italian required. This course is offered in both face-to-face (16 weeks) and online asynchronous format (8 weeks). Online courses involve heavy computer usage; computer and internet access are required. Check the class schedule for details on specific sections. Recommended background: Completion of the University Writing Requirement. UIC GE US Society course.

ITAL 280

Italian and Italian American Cinema

3 hours. Same as MOVI 280. Taught in English. Extensive computer use required. No knowledge of Italian required. Films screened with English subtitles. This course is offered in both face-to-face (16 weeks) and online asynchronous format (8 weeks). Online courses involve heavy computer usage; computer and internet access are required. Check the class schedule for details on specific sections. Recommended Background: Credit or concurrent registration in ENGL 102; or Credit or concurrent registration in ENGL 120; or Credit or concurrent registration in ENGL 121. UIC GE Creative Arts course.

ITAL 285

Zombies, Plagues, and Other Pandemics in Literature and Visual Media

3 hours. Meets 20-Oct-25 - 05-Dec-25. Same as LCSL 285 and SPAN 285. Taught in English. Extensive computer use required.

ITAL 293

Dante's Divine Comedy

3 hours. Same as CL 293 and RELS 293. Previously listed as ITAL 193. UIC GE Creative Arts, and UIC GE Past course.

ITAL 300

Advanced Topics in Italian Literary and Cultural Studies

3 hours. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours if topic is different for each registration and with consent of the instructor. Taught in Italian. Prerequisite(s): ITAL 200 or ITAL 201 or ITAL 210 or the equivalent or consent of the instructor.

ITAL 301

Advanced Topics in Italian Visual Media and Film

3 hours. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours if topic is different for each registration and with consent of the instructor. Taught in Italian. Prerequisite(s): ITAL 200 or ITAL 201 or ITAL 210 or the equivalent or consent of the instructor. Recommended background: ITAL 280.

ITAL 302

Advanced Topics in Gender, Politics, and Cultural Difference in Italian Studies

3 hours. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours if topic is different for each registration and with consent of the instructor. Taught in Italian. Prerequisite(s): ITAL 200 or ITAL 201 or ITAL 210 or the equivalent or consent of the instructor.

ITAL 303

Contemporary Italian Language, Culture and Society

3 hours. Taught in Italian. Prerequisite(s): Credit or concurrent registration in ITAL 200 or ITAL 201 or ITAL 210 or equivalent; or consent of the instructor.

ITAL 399

Independent Study

1 TO 3 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Approval of the department. This course counts toward the limited number of independent study hours accepted toward the degree and the major.