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Course Description

Learn basic vocabulary, key phrases and introductory grammar as tools for basic interactional competence (oral and written). This course provides the appropriate foundation for progressing to higher levels.

This course is intended for those with little or no experience in Italian, who would like to discover more about the Italian language and culture. Learn how to understand and express simple concepts in Italian, focusing on daily conversation and real life situations.

Course Details

Upon successful completion of this Italian course, students will be able to:

  • Listening: Understand the gist of simple conversations and audio material related to the thematic and linguistic content of the course.
  • Speaking: Ask/answer simple questions and express simple ideas using limited vocabulary (introduce oneself and others, talk about everyday life activities, likes and dislikes, plans and family).
  • Reading: Get the gist of simple reading material (short paragraphs, advertisements, schedules, brochures…).
  • Writing: Write short, simple paragraphs in the present tense, such as messages and letters, to give information about self and others, everyday life activities and plans.
  • Culture: Become aware of basic features of Italy such as history, such as geography, the arts, cultural traditions and distinguishing regional features. Italy from a Canadian perspective.
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Type
Class
Days
W
Time
6:30PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Sep 17, 2025 to Dec 03, 2025
Schedule and Location
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Hours
30.0
Campus
Delivery Options
Class  
Course Fees
Fee before GST non-credit $329.00
Instructor(s)
Reading List / Textbook

This course uses an Open Educational Resource (OER). This is a digital product that comes at no cost to students. A link will be provided by the instructor in D2L on the first day of class.

Section Notes

This course uses Desire2Learn (D2L), an online learning management system. The instructor will post your course outline and other materials in D2L. For more information about D2L, please visit our Online Learning Resources.

Unless otherwise stated, notice of withdrawal or transfer from a course must be received at least seven calendar days prior to the start date of the course.

 

Type
Class
Days
T
Time
6:30PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Jan 13, 2026 to Mar 31, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Hours
30.0
Campus
Delivery Options
Class  
Course Fees
Fee before GST non-credit $329.00
Reading List / Textbook

This course uses an Open Educational Resource (OER). This is a digital product that comes at no cost to students. A link will be provided by the instructor in D2L on the first day of class.

Section Notes

This course uses Desire2Learn (D2L), an online learning management system. The instructor will post your course outline and other materials in D2L. For more information about D2L, please visit our Online Learning Resources.

Unless otherwise stated, notice of withdrawal or transfer from a course must be received at least seven calendar days prior to the start date of the course.

 

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