Italian Courses
This is an unofficial list of courses that will be offered in Italian and Italian American Studies in Fall 2024. It is strictly for the use of expanded course descriptions. For the complete official course offerings, please consult the My.UIC portal.
For a list of all courses and general course descriptions, please see the UIC Academic Catalog.
Fall 2024 courses in English Heading link
ITAL / RELS/ CST 293: Dante’s Divine Comedy. MW 3:00-4:15. Fabbian.
As you join me on Dante’s journey through the realms of Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise, you will face the same dilemmas and controversies he does in his Divine Comedy. What happens to us after death? What does it really mean to be a good person? Who is responsible for the evils of the world? How far should a person go for love?
Following Dante in his journey, you will meet immoral professors, popes, famous soldiers, saints, artists, and average men and women. While Dante’s poetic vision of the afterlife offers a panorama of the medieval world, you will discover that many of the issues confronting Dante and his age are important to individuals and societies today: social justice, the relationship between church and state, personal and civic responsibility, governmental accountability, and the role of the arts in the construction of civic life.
The Divine Comedy inspired and change the lives of Michelangelo, James Joyce, Franz Liszt, and many others in very different walks of life.
All readings are in English. No prerequisites.
Creative Arts, and Past course.
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Fall 2024 Courses in Italian Heading link
Beginning and Intermediate Italian
All beginning and intermediate Italian language courses are blended courses (online and classroom) and require computer and internet access.
- ITAL 101 – Elementary Italian I — MWF 9:00-9:50, MWF 10:00-10:50, MWF 11:00-11:50, & MWF 2:00-2:50
- ITAL 102 – Elementary Italian II — MWF 9:00-9:50 & MWF 1:00-1:50
- ITAL 103 – Intermediate Italian I — MWF 10:00-10:50 & MWF 1:00-1:50
- ITAL 104 – Intermediate Italian II — MWF 11:00-11:50
Advanced Italian
ITAL 20: Italian in Practice. MWF 12:00-12:50. Mazza.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in ITAL 104; or appropriate score on the department placement test or consent of the instructor.
ITAL 303: “Unveiling Italy: A Journey Through Contemporary Italian Language, Culture & Society”. MWF 1:00-1:50. Fabbian.
Are you fascinated by Italy’s vibrant culture and complex society? This exciting course delves into contemporary Italy, using a multimedia approach to explore music, films, and written texts, expanding your Italian vocabulary and understanding of current events. This course is perfect for you if you want to: Discuss current events, music, and film in Italian. Sharpen your critical thinking. Engage in thoughtful conversations about Italian society. Navigate intercultural interactions with greater confidence. Taught in Italian.
Prerequisite: ITAL 200, 201, or 202.