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.
A limited range of modules will be offered for semester 2. They can be taken for credit or not-for-credit. Semester 2 modules run for 12 weeks, from 22 January to 15 April 2025 (including one study week without classes). They all have two weekly sessions of 2 hours each per week, totalling 44 classroom hours over the semester, worth 15 credits if taken for credit. Please check your level or take a diagnostic test.
To register for a non-credit bearing module, fill in the online application form. Please read the General Information before submitting your application or to find out how to apply for a credit-bearing module.
All language modules are taught in-person, on the Mile End campus. The modules offered for semester 2 of 2024-25 are listed below. The full list of modules and levels (including year-long modules with one 2-hour session per week) will be offered again from September 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 1b (two weekly sessions, semester 2 only)
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.