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Italian
Welcome to the Italian Language Program at Simon Fraser University! Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Italian language, known for its musicality and rich cultural heritage. Whether you dream of exploring the romantic streets of Rome, indulging in delectable cuisine, or appreciating the masterpieces of Italian art, our courses will guide you on a linguistic and cultural journey. Join us and unlock the language that has influenced the world for centuries. Benvenuti!
Which Italian language course should I take?
Students with no background in the language may enroll themselves into the relevant introductory course.
Students who have some background in Italian should contact the course instructor for a placement interview if they are enrolling in an Italian course for the first time.
Students who have transferred from a college or a university and took Italian in their prior institution should take the next level course.
* We reserve the right to move students to more proficiency-appropriate courses or to unenroll students when there is no appropriate course for them.
Placement interviews
Students who are unsure about their level or background in Italian should attend a placement interview with the course instructor before they register for courses. Contact information is noted in the course outlines each semester.
Students are expected to provide true information about their language background and language learning experiences to the best of their knowledge. Concealing your knowledge of the language and/or providing false information are considered academic dishonesty and can be recorded on the your academic record. For more information, read SFU's academic integrity page.
Put your course work towards a minor or a certificate.
Spring Courses 2024
| Course | Title | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ITAL 100 D100 | Introductory Italian I |
Vlad Vintila
Sessional |
Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Tue, Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby
|
| ITAL 100 D200 | Introductory Italian I |
Vlad Vintila
Sessional |
Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Wed, Fri, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby
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| ITAL 110 D100 | Introductory Italian II |
Sessional
|
Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Wed, Fri, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby
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| ITAL 200 D100 | Intermediate Italian I |
Vlad Vintila
Sessional |
Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Tue, Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby
|
Summer Courses 2023
| Course | Title | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ITAL 100 D100 | Introductory Italian I |
Vlad Vintila
|
May 8 – Jun 19, 2023: Mon, Wed, Fri, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby
|
| ITAL 491 D100 | Directed Readings in Italian |
TBA
|
Location: TBA
|
Italian courses - Spring 2023
ITAL 100 - Introductory Italian I
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| ITAL 100 B100 |
Vlad Vintila
|
TBA
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Location: TBA
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| ITAL 100 B101 |
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby
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| ITAL 100 B102 |
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby
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| ITAL 100 B104 |
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Fri, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby
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ITAL 110 - Introductory Italian II
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| ITAL 110 B100 |
Vlad Vintila
|
TBA
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Location: TBA
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| ITAL 110 B101 |
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Fri, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby
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Even more Italian courses
Interested in knowing what other Italian courses you can take in future semesters? See our full course offering on SFU's Student Services website.
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