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Why learn Italian?

• Italian is the native language of more than 58 million people, worldwide.
• Broaden your understanding and appreciation of Italian culture. Italian influences are evident in everyday life in the United States, especially in fashion, food and architecture.
• Knowledge of a second language is increasingly important as the business industry trends on going global. Italy is the world's fifth largest industrial producer of goods, making Italian speakers a valuable asset to many large, global companies. 

Students who complete first and second year Italian will be able to:

• Recognize themes of full speed Italian conversations focusing on learned vocabulary.
• Respond to questions using learned grammar and vocabulary.
• Utilize tu and Lei (you) forms correctly.
• Evaluate personal practices in light of new cultural perspectives.
• Aurally identify meaning of simple to complex questions

Courses Offered

First Year Italian- 12 credits total (4 credits each)

IT 111, 112, 113

Second Year Italian- 12 credits total (4 credits each)

IT 211, 212, 213 

For more information on the other six languages that students can learn through Ecampus, visit the Foreign Language Overview Page.