ITAL 101 - First Course in Italian

Recent Professors: Mirella Victoria Vesprini-Heidrich, Paola Baracco, Paula Elizabeth Matthews, Marina Laneri Schroeder, Rossella Chiolini Bagley
Recent Semesters: Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
Class Size: 34 students
Credits: 5
Prerequisite: Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for ITAL 100
Fall 2026 Sections: View Fall 2026 sections of ITAL 101
Transfers To: UC and CSUIGETC Area 6A · CSU GE Area C2
Description: This is the first course in the Italian language sequence. In this interactive course, students use basic vocabulary, grammatical structures and idiomatic phrases to speak, listen, read, and write in Italian at the novice level. Emphasis is placed on daily life activities as well as Italian history, culture, and geography. This course is intended for all students interested in Italian language and culture.
Usually Held: Mon Wed 9:35am–12:00pm, Sat 9:35am–1:15pm, Thu 11:10am–1:35pm, Tue 6:00pm–8:25pm