Italian

Learn 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. 

Minor in Italian →

 Certificate in Italian →

Summer Courses 2024

Course Title Instructor Day/Time Location
ITAL 100 D100 Introductory Italian I Vlad Vintila
May 6 – Jun 17, 2024: Mon, Wed, Fri, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
ITAL 210 D100 Intermediate Italian II Vlad Vintila
May 6 – Jun 17, 2024: Mon, Wed, Fri, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
ITAL 360 D100 Italian Literature as World Literature Vlad Vintila
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby

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.