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

  •  7948 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

  • 18498 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

  •  7949 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

  •  8037 ITAL 1201   SEM 101

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

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  8038 ITAL 1201   SEM 102

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

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  8039 ITAL 1201   SEM 103

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

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  8040 ITAL 1201   SEM 104

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

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  8041 ITAL 1201   SEM 105

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

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  8042 ITAL 1201   SEM 106

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

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  8043 ITAL 1201   SEM 107

    • MTWR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Sama, R

  • 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

  •  7950 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

  •  7951 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

  •  8044 ITAL 2201   SEM 101

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

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  8045 ITAL 2201   SEM 102

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

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  8046 ITAL 2201   SEM 103

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

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  8047 ITAL 2201   SEM 104

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

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  8048 ITAL 2201   SEM 105

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

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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

  •  8060 ITAL 2290   SEM 101

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

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

ITAL 3750

Pinocchio: The Adventures of a Puppet is of course a beloved tale of a puppet who wants to become a boy. Written in 1883 by the Italian author, Carlo Collodi, Pinocchio has been the subject of numerous ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  8070 ITAL 3750   SEM 101

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

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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

  •  7952 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

  •  7953 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 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

  •  7954 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

  •  7955 ITAL 4290   RSC 702

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

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

ITAL 4450

This seminar is dedicated to an in-depth study of Giovanni Boccaccio's Decameron (1340-51), a masterpiece of Italian literature whose popularity has been renewed as it has been proclaimed "the 14th-century ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  7956 ITAL 4450   SEM 101

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

  • 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

  •  7957 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

  •  7958 ITAL 6390   IND 602

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

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

ITAL 6450

This seminar is dedicated to an in-depth study of Giovanni Boccaccio's Decameron (1340-51), a masterpiece of Italian literature whose popularity has been renewed as it has been proclaimed "the 14th-century ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  8032 ITAL 6450   SEM 101

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

  • Instruction Mode: In Person