Italian
The Department of Italian offers courses in Italian language and literature, including courses in Italian women's writing, Dante's Divine Comedy, Italian Neorealism, the literature and culture of Naples, Calvino, Tasso, Italian cinema, and the literature and culture of Venice.
For questions about specific courses, contact the department.
Language Course Enrollment
Students are advised to consult the Department of Italian Web site in advance of the registration period. Enrollment is limited and the attendance policy is strict. Note that the telephone/online registration period for Italian language courses ends after the first Monday of classes.
Placement Test
Students who have taken courses in Italian elsewhere (whether in high school, college, or both), but not at Columbia, must take the Italian Placement Test before registering for any Italian course. The placement examination is given in the department the week before classes begin. The dates are available in the departmental office, 502 Hamilton, and on the department's Web site. The results are made known to the student before the start of classes.
Language Resource Center
The Language Resource Center, located in 353 IAB Extension, provides intensive practice in pronunciation, diction, and aural comprehension of some 25 modern languages. Exercises are closely coordinated with classroom work. Coordinated tape programs are available and mandatory for students registered in elementary Italian language courses; they are available and optional in intermediate Italian language courses. Taped exercises in pronunciation and intonation, as well as tapes of selected literary works, are also available to all students in Italian.
For questions about specific courses, contact the department.
Courses
The external history and internal development of the Italian language from its origins to the present.
Spring 2020
Course Number
ITAL 4009Section/Call Number
001/12752Times/Location
W 4:10p - 6:00p501 HAMILTON HALL
Instructor
Jo Ann CavalloPoints
3This course maps the origins of the Italian lyric, starting in Sicily and following its development in Tuscany, in the poets of the dolce stil nuovo and ultimately, Dante. Lectures in English; text in Italian, although comparative literature students who can follow with the help of translations are welcome.
Fall 2019
Course Number
ITAL 4050Section/Call Number
001/55089Times/Location
Th 2:10p - 4:00p501 HAMILTON HALL
Points
3Enrollment
9What is Interpretation? How does it work? What are the major Theories of Criticism in Italy? What is the difference between aesthetics, poetics, critique and the work of art in itself? What is their relationship to other aspects of culture? These and other questions will be addressed in this course,We will begin with a sketch of the Italian tradition from Humanism to the late nineteenth century, then focus on Idealism and its pervasiveness in most realms of culture from the beginning of the twentieth century through the post-WWII period. Subsequently, discussions will be dedicated to a broad variety of critical methods and their relevance as and for interpretive strategies.
Spring 2020
Course Number
ITAL 4220Section/Call Number
001/12755Times/Location
Tu 4:10p - 6:00p501 HAMILTON HALL
Instructor
Elizabeth LeakePoints
3Same course as ITAL V1101-V1102.
Fall 2019
Course Number
ITAL 1101Section/Call Number
001/55084Times/Location
M Tu W Th 9:10a - 10:00a507 HAMILTON HALL
Instructor
Laura DiNardoPoints
4Enrollment
12Same course as ITAL V1101-V1102.
Fall 2019
Course Number
ITAL 1101Section/Call Number
002/55093Times/Location
M Tu W Th 10:10a - 11:00a507 HAMILTON HALL
Instructor
Giulia RiccaPoints
4Enrollment
7Same course as ITAL V1101-V1102.
Fall 2019
Course Number
ITAL 1101Section/Call Number
004/55095Times/Location
M Tu W Th 12:10p - 1:00p507 HAMILTON HALL
Instructor
Louis MoffaPoints
4Enrollment
12Same course as ITAL V1101-V1102.
Fall 2019
Course Number
ITAL 1101Section/Call Number
005/55086Times/Location
M Tu W Th 1:10p - 2:00p507 HAMILTON HALL
Instructor
Claudia AntoniniPoints
4Enrollment
15Same course as ITAL V1101-V1102.
Fall 2019
Course Number
ITAL 1101Section/Call Number
006/98249Times/Location
Tu Th 12:10p - 2:00p304 HAMILTON HALL
Instructor
Federica FranzePoints
4Enrollment
18Same course as ITAL V1101-V1102.
Fall 2019
Course Number
ITAL 1101Section/Call Number
007/98248Times/Location
M W 4:10p - 6:00p509 HAMILTON HALL
Instructor
Anna BorgarelloPoints
4Enrollment
10Same course as ITAL V1101-V1102.
Fall 2019
Course Number
ITAL 1101Section/Call Number
008/98247Times/Location
Tu Th 4:10p - 6:00p511 HAMILTON HALL
Instructor
Angelica ModabberPoints
4Enrollment
14Same course as ITAL V1101-V1102.
Fall 2020
Course Number
ITAL 1101Section/Call Number
001/12710Times/Location
M W Th 8:40a - 9:55aRoom TBA Building TBA
Instructor
Felice BeneducePoints
4Same course as ITAL V1101-V1102.
Fall 2020
Course Number
ITAL 1101Section/Call Number
002/12713Times/Location
Tu Th F 10:10a - 11:25aRoom TBA Building TBA
Instructor
Isabella LivorniPoints
4Same course as ITAL V1101-V1102.
Fall 2020
Course Number
ITAL 1101Section/Call Number
003/12716Times/Location
M W 6:10p - 8:00pRoom TBA Building TBA
Instructor
Alessandra SagginPoints
4Introduction to Italian grammar, with emphasis on reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
Fall 2019
Course Number
ITAL 1102Section/Call Number
001/55085Times/Location
M W Th 8:40a - 9:55a509 HAMILTON HALL
Instructor
Felice BeneducePoints
4Enrollment
11Prerequisite
<i>ITAL V1101</i> or the equivalent.Introduction to Italian grammar, with emphasis on reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
Fall 2019
Course Number
ITAL 1102Section/Call Number
002/55096Times/Location
Tu Th F 10:10a - 11:25a509 HAMILTON HALL
Instructor
Isabella LivorniPoints
4Enrollment
3Prerequisite
<i>ITAL V1101</i> or the equivalent.Introduction to Italian grammar, with emphasis on reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
Fall 2020
Course Number
ITAL 1102Section/Call Number
001/12720Times/Location
M Tu W Th 9:10a - 10:00aRoom TBA Building TBA
Instructor
Laura DiNardoPoints
4Prerequisite
<i>ITAL V1101</i> or the equivalent.Introduction to Italian grammar, with emphasis on reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
Fall 2020
Course Number
ITAL 1102Section/Call Number
002/12721Times/Location
M Tu W Th 10:10a - 11:00aRoom TBA Building TBA
Instructor
Giulia RiccaPoints
4Prerequisite
<i>ITAL V1101</i> or the equivalent.Introduction to Italian grammar, with emphasis on reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
Fall 2020
Course Number
ITAL 1102Section/Call Number
003/12722Times/Location
M W 12:10p - 2:00pRoom TBA Building TBA
Instructor
Massimiliano DelfinoPoints
4Prerequisite
<i>ITAL V1101</i> or the equivalent.Introduction to Italian grammar, with emphasis on reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
Fall 2020
Course Number
ITAL 1102Section/Call Number
004/12723Times/Location
M Tu W Th 12:10p - 1:00pRoom TBA Building TBA
Instructor
Louis MoffaPoints
4Prerequisite
<i>ITAL V1101</i> or the equivalent.Introduction to Italian grammar, with emphasis on reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
Fall 2020
Course Number
ITAL 1102Section/Call Number
005/12724Times/Location
M Tu W Th 1:10p - 2:00pRoom TBA Building TBA
Instructor
Claudia AntoniniPoints
4Prerequisite
<i>ITAL V1101</i> or the equivalent.Introduction to Italian grammar, with emphasis on reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
Fall 2020
Course Number
ITAL 1102Section/Call Number
006/12725Times/Location
Tu Th 12:10p - 2:00pRoom TBA Building TBA
Instructor
Federica FranzePoints
4Prerequisite
<i>ITAL V1101</i> or the equivalent.Introduction to Italian grammar, with emphasis on reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
Fall 2020
Course Number
ITAL 1102Section/Call Number
007/12727Times/Location
M W 4:10p - 6:00pRoom TBA Building TBA
Instructor
Anna BorgarelloPoints
4Prerequisite
<i>ITAL V1101</i> or the equivalent.Introduction to Italian grammar, with emphasis on reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
Fall 2020
Course Number
ITAL 1102Section/Call Number
008/12728Times/Location
Tu Th 4:10p - 6:00pRoom TBA Building TBA
Instructor
Angelica ModabberPoints
4Prerequisite
<i>ITAL V1101</i> or the equivalent.Conversation courses may not be used to satisfy the language requirement or fulfill major or concentration requirements. Intensive practice in the spoken language, assigned topics for class discussions, and oral reports.
Fall 2019
Course Number
ITAL 1221Section/Call Number
001/98195Times/Location
Tu Th 10:10a - 11:25a404 HAMILTON HALL
Instructor
Barbara SpinelliPoints
2Enrollment
4Prerequisite
<i>ITAL W1112</i> or sufficient fluency to satisfy the instructor.Conversation courses may not be used to satisfy the language requirement or fulfill major or concentration requirements. Practice in the spoken language through assigned topics on contemporary Italian culture.
Fall 2019
Course Number
ITAL 1311Section/Call Number
001/98219Times/Location
M W 11:40a - 12:55p502 NORTHWEST CORNER
Instructor
Felice BeneducePoints
2Enrollment
8Prerequisite
<i>ITAL W1222</i> or sufficient fluency to satisfy the instructor.A review of grammar, intensive reading, composition, and practice in conversation. Exploration of literary and cultural material. Lab: hours to be arranged.
Fall 2019
Course Number
ITAL 2101Section/Call Number
001/55097Times/Location
M W Th 8:40a - 9:55a511 HAMILTON HALL
Instructor
Alejandro CuadradoPoints
4Enrollment
7Prerequisite
<i>ITAL V1102</i> or <i>W1102</i>, or the equivalent. If you did not take Elementary Italian at Columbia in the semester preceding the current one, you must take the placement test, offered by the Italian Department at the beginning of each semester.A review of grammar, intensive reading, composition, and practice in conversation. Exploration of literary and cultural material. Lab: hours to be arranged.
Fall 2019
Course Number
ITAL 2101Section/Call Number
002/55100Times/Location
M W Th 10:10a - 11:25a511 HAMILTON HALL
Instructor
Tylar ColleluoriPoints
4Enrollment
5Prerequisite
<i>ITAL V1102</i> or <i>W1102</i>, or the equivalent. If you did not take Elementary Italian at Columbia in the semester preceding the current one, you must take the placement test, offered by the Italian Department at the beginning of each semester.A review of grammar, intensive reading, composition, and practice in conversation. Exploration of literary and cultural material. Lab: hours to be arranged.
Fall 2019
Course Number
ITAL 2101Section/Call Number
003/55098Times/Location
Tu Th F 11:40a - 12:55p404 HAMILTON HALL
Instructor
Andrew WyattPoints
4Enrollment
7Prerequisite
<i>ITAL V1102</i> or <i>W1102</i>, or the equivalent. If you did not take Elementary Italian at Columbia in the semester preceding the current one, you must take the placement test, offered by the Italian Department at the beginning of each semester.A review of grammar, intensive reading, composition, and practice in conversation. Exploration of literary and cultural material. Lab: hours to be arranged.
Fall 2019
Course Number
ITAL 2101Section/Call Number
004/55099Times/Location
Tu Th F 1:10p - 2:25p502 NORTHWEST CORNER
Instructor
Catherine BloomerPoints
4Enrollment
5Prerequisite
<i>ITAL V1102</i> or <i>W1102</i>, or the equivalent. If you did not take Elementary Italian at Columbia in the semester preceding the current one, you must take the placement test, offered by the Italian Department at the beginning of each semester.A review of grammar, intensive reading, composition, and practice in conversation. Exploration of literary and cultural material. Lab: hours to be arranged.
Fall 2019
Course Number
ITAL 2101Section/Call Number
005/98216Times/Location
M W 4:10p - 6:00p507 HAMILTON HALL
Instructor
Luca NaponielloPoints
4Enrollment
11Prerequisite
<i>ITAL V1102</i> or <i>W1102</i>, or the equivalent. If you did not take Elementary Italian at Columbia in the semester preceding the current one, you must take the placement test, offered by the Italian Department at the beginning of each semester.A review of grammar, intensive reading, composition, and practice in conversation. Exploration of literary and cultural material. Lab: hours to be arranged.
Fall 2019
Course Number
ITAL 2101Section/Call Number
006/98212Times/Location
Tu Th 4:10p - 6:00p507 HAMILTON HALL
Instructor
Patrizia PalumboPoints
4Enrollment
7Prerequisite
<i>ITAL V1102</i> or <i>W1102</i>, or the equivalent. If you did not take Elementary Italian at Columbia in the semester preceding the current one, you must take the placement test, offered by the Italian Department at the beginning of each semester.A review of grammar, intensive reading, composition, and practice in conversation. Exploration of literary and cultural material. Lab: hours to be arranged.
Fall 2020
Course Number
ITAL 2101Section/Call Number
001/12732Times/Location
M W 12:10p - 2:00pRoom TBA Building TBA
Instructor
Alessandra SagginPoints
4Prerequisite
<i>ITAL V1102</i> or <i>W1102</i>, or the equivalent. If you did not take Elementary Italian at Columbia in the semester preceding the current one, you must take the placement test, offered by the Italian Department at the beginning of each semester.A review of grammar, intensive reading, composition, and practice in conversation. Exploration of literary and cultural material. Lab: hours to be arranged.
Fall 2020
Course Number
ITAL 2101Section/Call Number
002/12733Times/Location
Tu Th F 10:10a - 11:25aRoom TBA Building TBA
Instructor
Marco SartorePoints
4Prerequisite
<i>ITAL V1102</i> or <i>W1102</i>, or the equivalent. If you did not take Elementary Italian at Columbia in the semester preceding the current one, you must take the placement test, offered by the Italian Department at the beginning of each semester.A review of grammar, intensive reading, composition, and practice in conversation. Exploration of literary and cultural material. Lab: hours to be arranged. ITAL V1202 fulfils the basic foreign language requirement and prepares students for advanced study in Italian language and literature.
Fall 2019
Course Number
ITAL 2102Section/Call Number
001/98180Times/Location
M W 12:10p - 2:00p511 HAMILTON HALL
Instructor
Alessandra SagginPoints
4Enrollment
14Prerequisite
<i>ITAL V1201</i> or <i>W1201</i>, or the equivalent. If you did not take Elementary Italian at Columbia in the semester preceding the current one, you must take the placement test, offered by the Italian Department at the beginning of each semester.A review of grammar, intensive reading, composition, and practice in conversation. Exploration of literary and cultural material. Lab: hours to be arranged. ITAL V1202 fulfils the basic foreign language requirement and prepares students for advanced study in Italian language and literature.
Fall 2019
Course Number
ITAL 2102Section/Call Number
002/98178Times/Location
Tu Th F 10:10a - 11:25a502 NORTHWEST CORNER
Instructor
Marco SartorePoints
4Enrollment
2Prerequisite
<i>ITAL V1201</i> or <i>W1201</i>, or the equivalent. If you did not take Elementary Italian at Columbia in the semester preceding the current one, you must take the placement test, offered by the Italian Department at the beginning of each semester.A review of grammar, intensive reading, composition, and practice in conversation. Exploration of literary and cultural material. Lab: hours to be arranged. ITAL V1202 fulfils the basic foreign language requirement and prepares students for advanced study in Italian language and literature.
Fall 2020
Course Number
ITAL 2102Section/Call Number
001/12734Times/Location
M W Th 8:40a - 9:55aRoom TBA Building TBA
Instructor
Alejandro CuadradoPoints
4Prerequisite
<i>ITAL V1201</i> or <i>W1201</i>, or the equivalent. If you did not take Elementary Italian at Columbia in the semester preceding the current one, you must take the placement test, offered by the Italian Department at the beginning of each semester.A review of grammar, intensive reading, composition, and practice in conversation. Exploration of literary and cultural material. Lab: hours to be arranged. ITAL V1202 fulfils the basic foreign language requirement and prepares students for advanced study in Italian language and literature.
Fall 2020
Course Number
ITAL 2102Section/Call Number
002/12735Times/Location
M W Th 10:10a - 11:55aRoom TBA Building TBA
Instructor
Tylar ColleluoriPoints
4Prerequisite
<i>ITAL V1201</i> or <i>W1201</i>, or the equivalent. If you did not take Elementary Italian at Columbia in the semester preceding the current one, you must take the placement test, offered by the Italian Department at the beginning of each semester.A review of grammar, intensive reading, composition, and practice in conversation. Exploration of literary and cultural material. Lab: hours to be arranged. ITAL V1202 fulfils the basic foreign language requirement and prepares students for advanced study in Italian language and literature.
Fall 2020
Course Number
ITAL 2102Section/Call Number
003/12736Times/Location
Tu Th F 11:40a - 12:55pRoom TBA Building TBA
Instructor
Andrew WyattPoints
4Prerequisite
<i>ITAL V1201</i> or <i>W1201</i>, or the equivalent. If you did not take Elementary Italian at Columbia in the semester preceding the current one, you must take the placement test, offered by the Italian Department at the beginning of each semester.A review of grammar, intensive reading, composition, and practice in conversation. Exploration of literary and cultural material. Lab: hours to be arranged. ITAL V1202 fulfils the basic foreign language requirement and prepares students for advanced study in Italian language and literature.
Fall 2020
Course Number
ITAL 2102Section/Call Number
004/12737Times/Location
Tu Th F 1:10p - 2:25pRoom TBA Building TBA
Instructor
Catherine BloomerPoints
4Prerequisite
<i>ITAL V1201</i> or <i>W1201</i>, or the equivalent. If you did not take Elementary Italian at Columbia in the semester preceding the current one, you must take the placement test, offered by the Italian Department at the beginning of each semester.A review of grammar, intensive reading, composition, and practice in conversation. Exploration of literary and cultural material. Lab: hours to be arranged. ITAL V1202 fulfils the basic foreign language requirement and prepares students for advanced study in Italian language and literature.
Fall 2020
Course Number
ITAL 2102Section/Call Number
005/12739Times/Location
M W 4:10p - 6:00pRoom TBA Building TBA
Instructor
Luca NaponielloPoints
4Prerequisite
<i>ITAL V1201</i> or <i>W1201</i>, or the equivalent. If you did not take Elementary Italian at Columbia in the semester preceding the current one, you must take the placement test, offered by the Italian Department at the beginning of each semester.A review of grammar, intensive reading, composition, and practice in conversation. Exploration of literary and cultural material. Lab: hours to be arranged. ITAL V1202 fulfils the basic foreign language requirement and prepares students for advanced study in Italian language and literature.
Fall 2020
Course Number
ITAL 2102Section/Call Number
006/12740Times/Location
Tu Th 4:10p - 6:00pRoom TBA Building TBA