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Italian

Italian seaside town in the Cinque Terre region

 

Knowledge of Italian is very useful in the fields of art and culture, music, business and design. The Italian language is key to study and research in the fields of art history, literature, archaeology and philosophy. Italy has been a favourite travel destination for centuries. A UNESCO report states that over 60% of the world’s art treasures are to be found in Italy, and Italy is the country with the highest number of UNESCO cultural heritage sites. Knowing Italian enables you to better appreciate and enjoy classical music. Musicians and opera singers consider it a key professional skill. With Italian designers such as Versace, Gucci, Armani, Benetton, and Prada, Italy is also the home of fashion and design.

Italian modules for 2025/26 are offered at Beginner and Elementary levels.

They can be taken for credit or not-for-credit. Modules with 44 taught classroom hours are worth 15 credits, those with 88 taught classroom hours are worth 30 credits. Check your level or take a diagnostic test.

Most of our modules are year-long. Intensive modules (two sessions @ 2 hours a week) can also be taken over one semester only. All language modules are taught in-person, on the Mile End campus. 

The modules offered in 2025-26 are listed below. Times and rooms will be added as the information becomes available.

Registration for non-credit bearing modules will open in August 2025.

To help with your application, you can use this form to find the right module code. You will then need to follow the instructions on the form to submit your application.

Italian Language and Culture 1a (one weekly session over 2 semesters)

  • Module Code: LAN4171 (15 credits) / LAN4176 (non-credit)
  • For: Complete beginners. Target level: A1
  • Schedule: 22 weeks (22nd September 2025 – 17th April 2026)
  • Hours: 44 classroom hours plus 106 hours independent study
  • Class times: TBC (will be confirmed from July 2025)

 Italian Language and Culture 1a (two weekly sessions, semester 1 only)

  • Module Code: LAN4171-SEM1 (15 credits) / LAN4176-SEM1 (non-credit)
  • For: Complete beginners. Target level: A1
  • Schedule: 11 weeks (22nd September – 12th December 2025)
  • Hours: 44 classroom hours plus 106 hours independent study
  • Class times: TBC (will be confirmed from July 2025)

Italian Language and Culture 1 (two weekly sessions over 2 semesters)

  • Module Code: LAN4070 (30 credits) /LAN4075 (non-credit)
  • For: Complete beginners. Target level: A2
  • Schedule: 22 weeks (22nd September 2025 – 17th April 2026)
  • Hours: 88 classroom hours plus 212 hours independent study
  • Class times: TBC (will be confirmed from July 2025)

Italian Language and Culture 1b (one weekly session over 2 semesters)

  • Module Code: LAN4172 (15 credits) / LAN4177 (non-credit)
  • For: learners with level A1. Target level: A2
  • Schedule: 22 weeks (22nd September 2025 – 17th April 2026)
  • Hours: 44 classroom hours plus 106 hours independent study
  • Class times: TBC (will be confirmed from July 2025)

 Italian Language and Culture 1b (two weekly sessions, semester 2 only)

  • Module Code: LAN4072 (15 credits) / LAN4077 (non-credit)
  • For: learners with level A1. Target level: A2
  • Schedule: 11 weeks (26th January –17th April 2026)
  • Hours: 44 classroom hours plus 106 hours independent study
  • Class times: TBC (will be confirmed from July 2025)

Please note that in some cases there may be changes to days/times or venue prior to the start of teaching. Any changes will be updated on this website.

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