This is a list of all courses offered in the program. Visit the Upcoming Courses page for a list of courses offered for the current and next two semesters.
- ITALIAN 20 Great Italians:
- 1 cr. Undergraduate.
An introduction to the life and works of a major figure in Italian cultural history. - Prerequisites: none.
- Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 3 cr max.
- ITALIAN 103 First-Semester Italian
- 4 cr. Undergraduate.
Introductory course for students who have not studied Italian previously. Oral practice, grammar, reading. - Prerequisites: none.
- Course Rules: Students are required to spend an additional hr each week in the language lab in oral drill & comprehension. Counts as repeat of Italian 113.
- Last Taught: Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020.
- ITALIAN 104 Second-Semester Italian
- 4 cr. Undergraduate.
Continuation of ITALIAN 103. Expands oral, written, and reading skills. - Prerequisites: grade of C- or better in ITALIAN 103(P) or ITALIAN 113(P), or consent of instructor.
- Course Rules: Counts as repeat of ITALIAN 114. Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (4 retro cr).
- Last Taught: Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020.
- ITALIAN 110 Italian for Travelers
- 2 cr. Undergraduate.
Basic conversational Italian for travelers. For students with no knowledge of Italian as well as for those with a basic foundation in the language. - Prerequisites: none.
- Last Taught: Summer 2007, Summer 2006, Summer 2005, Summer 2004.
- ITALIAN 112 Italian Language and Culture for Professional Communication
- 4 cr. Undergraduate.
Basic conversational Italian and discussions in English of contemporary culture; for those doing business in Italy. - Prerequisites: none.
- ITALIAN 145 Views of Italy:
- 3 cr. Undergraduate.
Variable content, with specific topics focusing on the interrelation of literary works and sociocultural values and traditions of Italy. - Prerequisites: none.
- General Education Requirements: HU
- Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.
- Last Taught: Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020.
- ITALIAN 155 Masterpieces of Italian Literature in Translation
- 3 cr. Undergraduate.
Major works of different periods and genres. Introduction to the critical reading of literary texts. - Prerequisites: none.
- ITALIAN 192 First-Year Seminar:
- 3 cr. Undergraduate.
Specific topics are announced in the Schedule of Classes each time the class is offered. - Prerequisites: none.
- General Education Requirements: HU
- Course Rules: Open only to freshmen. Students may earn cr in just one L&S First-Year Sem (course numbers 192, 193, 194).
- Last Taught: Fall 2008, Fall 1999, Fall 1997, Spring 1997.
- ITALIAN 197 Study Abroad:
- 1-12 cr. Undergraduate.
Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work level, content and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work. - Prerequisites: acceptance in Study Abroad Prog.
- Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.
- Last Taught: Summer 2022, Summer 2019, Summer 2018, Spring 2018.
- ITALIAN 199 Independent Study
- 1-3 cr. Undergraduate.
For further information, consult dept chair. - Prerequisites: 2.0 GPA; consent of instructor, department chair, and Assistant Dean for Student Academic Services.
- Course Rules: May be retaken to 6 cr max.
- Last Taught: Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Spring 2013, Fall 2003.
- ITALIAN 203 Third-Semester Italian
- 3 cr. Undergraduate.
Development of reading, writing, and oral skills; review and further study of grammar. - Prerequisites: grade of C- or better in ITALIAN 104(P) or ITALIAN 114(P), or consent of instructor.
- Course Rules: Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (8 retro cr).
- Last Taught: Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020.
- ITALIAN 204 Fourth-Semester Italian
- 3 cr. Undergraduate.
Continuation of ITALIAN 203. - Prerequisites: grade of C- or better in ITALIAN 203(P) or consent of instructor.
- Course Rules: Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (11 retro cr).
- Last Taught: Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Spring 2020.
- ITALIAN 215 Italian Conversation
- 3 cr. Undergraduate.
Development of ability to speak and write Italian, with emphasis on everyday speech. - Prerequisites: Italian 104(P) or 114(P) or placement.
- Course Rules: Should be taken conc with Italian 203 or 204. May be retaken to 6 cr max.
- Last Taught: Spring 2022, Fall 2005, Spring 2005, Fall 2004.
- ITALIAN 229 Italian Cinema
- 3 cr. Undergraduate.
Historical and stylistic study of film as an expression of the contemporary culture of Italy. - Prerequisites: none.
- Last Taught: Fall 2009, Fall 2005, Fall 1994.
- ITALIAN 242 Topics in Italian American Studies:
- 3 cr. Undergraduate.
Interdisciplinary study of aspects of Italian American ethnicity, history, and culture. - Prerequisites: none.
- General Education Requirements: HU
- Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 6 cr max.
- Last Taught: Spring 2021, Fall 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2016.
- ITALIAN 243 Topics in Italian American Film:
- 3 cr. Undergraduate.
Study of selected topics in Italian American film. - Prerequisites: none.
- General Education Requirements: HU
- Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 6 cr max.
- ITALIAN 245 Italy and Its Global Fictions:
- 3 cr. Undergraduate.
Themes or figures as they appear throughout Italian literature, film and media, and global representations. - Prerequisites: none.
- General Education Requirements: HU
- Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max.
- Last Taught: Fall 2016, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014.
- ITALIAN 256 Introduction to Italian Food Studies: A Cultural History
- 3 cr. Undergraduate.
Interdisciplinary study of Italian cooking and cuisine in fiction and non-fiction works from the Estruscan and Roman times to the present. - Prerequisites: none.
- General Education Requirements: HU
- Course Rules: Taught in English.
- Last Taught: Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020.
- ITALIAN 258 Contemporary Italian Society and Culture
- 3 cr. Undergraduate.
Interdisciplinary study, using audio-visual materials, of social, economic, and cultural features shaping Italy today. - Prerequisites: soph st.
- General Education Requirements: HU
- Course Rules: In English; reading & papers in Italian required of majors (option A).
- Last Taught: Fall 2014, Fall 2012, Spring 2011, Fall 2008.
- ITALIAN 265 Italian Women's Studies:
- 3 cr. Undergraduate.
Past and present conceptions of women and womanhood in Italian literature, popular tradition, opera, film autobiography, and contemporary feminist writings. - Prerequisites: none.
- General Education Requirements: HU
- Course Rules: Retakable w/chg in topic.
- Last Taught: Spring 2019, Fall 1991, Spring 1989, Spring 1987.
- ITALIAN 277 Italian Discussion Section:
- 1-2 cr. Undergraduate.
Discussion in Italian, designed to broaden perspectives, improve language skills. - Prerequisites: Italian 204(P) or cons instr.
- Course Rules: Offered in conjunction w/courses in other disciplines (Anthro, Hist, Pol Sci, etc). May be retaken w/chg in topic to 6 cr max.
- ITALIAN 289 Internship in Italian, Lower Division
- 1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Application of basic principles of Italian in a business, organizational, educational, political, or other appropriate setting. - Prerequisites: Each cr earned for academic work based on 40 hrs internship. May be retaken to 6 cr max. Prereq Italian 104(P) or 114(P); 2.25 gpa; cons supervising faculty member.
- ITALIAN 296 UROP Apprenticeship
- 1-9 cr. Undergraduate.
Undergraduate research participation in a project developed with a supervising member of the faculty or staff. One cr for 45 hrs of research. - Prerequisites: acceptance to UROP; prior or conc reg in UROP seminar.
- Course Rules: May be retaken to 9 cr max in any combination of UROP Apprenticeship courses.
- ITALIAN 297 Study Abroad:
- 1-12 cr. Undergraduate.
Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work level, content and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work. - Prerequisites: acceptance for Study Abroad Prog.
- Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.
- Last Taught: Summer 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2020.
- ITALIAN 299 Ad Hoc:
- 1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires only dept & assoc dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one add'l sem. - Prerequisites: none; add'l prereqs may be assigned to specific topic.
- Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.
- Last Taught: Spring 2003.
- ITALIAN 310 Italian Immersion
- 1-2 cr. Undergraduate.
Concentrated, structured practice of spoken Italian on varied contemporary topics; small-group setting with native speakers, simulating immersion experience. Improve communication skills, build vocabulary. May be offered in short-term sessions. - Prerequisites: Italian 203(P) or cons instr.
- Course Rules: May be retaken to 6 cr max.
- Last Taught: Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015.
- ITALIAN 311 Advanced Conversation and Composition: Contemporary Italian Usage
- 3 cr. Undergraduate.
Development of advanced speaking, writing, and reading skills. Films and readings emphasize twentieth century Italy. Focus varies each semester. - Prerequisites: Italian 204(P) or cons instr. Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (14 retro cr).
- Course Rules: May be retaken to 6 cr max.
- Last Taught: Fall 2020, Fall 2018, Fall 2016, Fall 2014.
- ITALIAN 312 Contemporary Italian Language and Culture
- 3 cr. Undergraduate.
Contemporary culture through Italian readings, film, world wide web, and refinement of advanced conversation and composition skills. Themes vary each semester. - Prerequisites: Italian 204(P) or cons instr. Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (14 cr).
- General Education Requirements: HU
- Course Rules: May be retaken to 6 cr max.
- Last Taught: Spring 2021, Spring 2019, Spring 2017, Spring 2015.
- ITALIAN 313 Translation: Italian-English, English-Italian
- 3 cr. Undergraduate.
Contrastive study of literary and non-literary Italian and English prose styles and of the technical problems of translation. - Prerequisites: Italian 203(P) or cons instr.
- Last Taught: Spring 2014.
- ITALIAN 321 Introduction to Italian Literature
- 3 cr. Undergraduate.
Varied approaches to reading works by major Italian authors. Development of critical skills in speaking and writing. Texts vary each semester. - Prerequisites: Italian 204(P) or cons instr.
- Course Rules: May be retaken to 6 cr max.
- Last Taught: Fall 2021, Fall 2019, Fall 2017, Fall 2015.
- ITALIAN 322 Introduction to Italian Literature and Film
- 3 cr. Undergraduate.
Interdisciplinary approaches to major works of literature and film. Development of critical reading, speaking, and writing skills. Texts vary each semester. - Prerequisites: Italian 204(P) or cons instr.
- Course Rules: May be retaken to 6 cr max.
- Last Taught: Spring 2022, Spring 2020, Spring 2018, Spring 2016.
- ITALIAN 333 Dante's Divine Comedy in Translation
- 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Close reading of the Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso, including their connections to the visual arts. - Prerequisites: jr st.
- Last Taught: Spring 2021, Spring 2019.
- ITALIAN 333G Dante's Divine Comedy in Translation
- 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Close reading of the Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso, including their connections to the visual arts. - Prerequisites: jr st.
- Last Taught: Spring 2021, Spring 2019.
- ITALIAN 335 Political Theory, Historiography, and Scientific Thought in Italy
- 3 cr. Undergraduate.
Nature of the universe and human history in works of Dante, Machiavelli, Galileo, Bruno, Campanella, Vico, Croce, and Gramsci. Reading and papers in Italian required of majors (option A). - Prerequisites: jr st; cons instr.
- ITALIAN 342 Italian Immigration: A Sociocultural History
- 3 cr. Undergraduate.
Interdisciplinary examination of the social and cultural history of Italian migrations with specific focus on community formation in the United States, aspects of ethnic identity, and heritage. - Prerequisites: junior standing.
- Last Taught: Spring 2020.
- ITALIAN 357 Topics in Italian Culture in Translation:
- 3 cr. Undergraduate.
Examination of a specific topic or genre in works from one or more periods. - Prerequisites: jr st.
- Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
- Last Taught: Fall 2021, Fall 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019.
- ITALIAN 383 Honors Seminar:
- 3 cr. Undergraduate.
A period, figure, theme, or genre. Specific aims and method of course vary according to the topic. - Prerequisites: soph st; Honors 200(P); cons Honors College dir.
- Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
- Last Taught: Fall 2006, Fall 2005, Fall 2004, Spring 2004.
- ITALIAN 397 Study Abroad:
- 1-12 cr. Undergraduate.
Designed to enable students studying language abroad to receive course credit at appropriate level. - Prerequisites: jr st; acceptance in Study Abroad Prog.
- Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.
- Last Taught: Summer 2022, Summer 2019, Summer 2018, Summer 2016.
- ITALIAN 413 Introduction to Italian to English Translation
- 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Comprehensive overview of Italian to English translation; interactive learning of vocabulary and language usage through application of different translation topics; literary, technical, personal documents translation. - Prerequisites: two of Italian 311(P), 312(P), 321(P), or 322(P) or equiv; or admis to grad prog in Translation; or cons instr.
- Last Taught: Fall 2015.
- ITALIAN 413G Introduction to Italian to English Translation
- 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Comprehensive overview of Italian to English translation; interactive learning of vocabulary and language usage through application of different translation topics; literary, technical, personal documents translation. - Prerequisites: two of Italian 311(P), 312(P), 321(P), or 322(P) or equiv; or admis to grad prog in Translation; or cons instr.
- Last Taught: Fall 2015.
- ITALIAN 414 Advanced Seminar in Italian to English Translation
- 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Advanced level Italian to English translation overview; interactive learning of language usage through advanced exercises covering different translation topics; medicine, technology, business/advertising, and film/subtitling. - Prerequisites: jr st; Italian 413(P); or cons instr.
- Last Taught: Spring 2016.
- ITALIAN 414G Advanced Seminar in Italian to English Translation
- 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Advanced level Italian to English translation overview; interactive learning of language usage through advanced exercises covering different translation topics; medicine, technology, business/advertising, and film/subtitling. - Prerequisites: jr st; Italian 413(P); or cons instr.
- Last Taught: Spring 2016.
- ITALIAN 456 Topics in Italian Food Studies:
- 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Interdisciplinary study of a topic or period related to Italian food culture, with attention to historical and social contexts. - Prerequisites: jr st or cons instr.
- Course Rules: Taught in English. May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
- Last Taught: Spring 2022, Fall 2018.
- ITALIAN 456G Topics in Italian Food Studies:
- 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Interdisciplinary study of a topic or period related to Italian food culture, with attention to historical and social contexts. - Prerequisites: jr st or cons instr.
- Course Rules: Taught in English. May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
- Last Taught: Spring 2022, Fall 2018.
- ITALIAN 457 Topics in Italian Literature and Culture in Translation:
- 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Critical reading, lectures, and discussion of major works on a topic, genre, or period; attention to cultural and historical context. - Prerequisites: jr st.
- Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
- Last Taught: Fall 2017, Fall 2015.
- ITALIAN 457G Topics in Italian Literature and Culture in Translation:
- 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Critical reading, lectures, and discussion of major works on a topic, genre, or period; attention to cultural and historical context. - Prerequisites: jr st.
- Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
- Last Taught: Fall 2017, Fall 2015.
- ITALIAN 460 The Italian Novel from Manzoni to the Present
- 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Major trends and critical problems. - Prerequisites: jr st, Italian 321(P) & 322(P), & cons instr; or grad st.
- ITALIAN 460G The Italian Novel from Manzoni to the Present
- 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Major trends and critical problems. - Prerequisites: jr st, Italian 321(P) & 322(P), & cons instr; or grad st.
- ITALIAN 463 Italian Poetry from Romanticism to Hermeticism
- 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Foscolo, Leopardi, Carducci, Pascoli, D'Annunzio, Marinetti, Campana, Ungaretti, Montale, Quasimodo. - Prerequisites: jr st & Italian 321(P) & 312(P); or grad st.
- ITALIAN 463G Italian Poetry from Romanticism to Hermeticism
- 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Foscolo, Leopardi, Carducci, Pascoli, D'Annunzio, Marinetti, Campana, Ungaretti, Montale, Quasimodo. - Prerequisites: jr st & Italian 321(P) & 312(P); or grad st.
- ITALIAN 466 Italian Theatre from the Commedia Dell'Arte to Pirandello
- 3 cr. Undergraduate.
Textual approach and historical development of the genre from the seventeenth to the twentieth century. - Prerequisites: jr st; Italian 311(P) & 312(P).
- ITALIAN 489 Internship in Italian, Upper Division
- 1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Application of advanced principles of Italian in a business, organizational, educational, political, or other appropriate setting. - Prerequisites: jr st; Italian 311(P) & 312(P); 2.25 gpa; cons supervising faculty member.
- Course Rules: Each cr earned for academic work based on 40 hrs in internship. May be retaken to 6 cr max.
- ITALIAN 497 Study Abroad:
- 1-12 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work level, content and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work. - Prerequisites: jr st; acceptance for Study Abroad Prog.
- Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.
- Last Taught: Spring 2022, Spring 2020.
- ITALIAN 497G Study Abroad:
- 1-12 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work level, content and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work. - Prerequisites: jr st; acceptance for Study Abroad Prog.
- Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.
- Last Taught: Spring 2022, Spring 2020.
- ITALIAN 499 Ad Hoc:
- 1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires only dept & assoc dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one add'l sem. - Prerequisites: jr st; add'l prereqs may be assigned to specific topic.
- Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.
- ITALIAN 552 The Renaissance:
- 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
One or more aspects of intellectual, literary, and artistic production in Italy from Petrarch and Humanism to the Counter-Reformation. - Prerequisites: jr st & Italian 311(P) & 312(P); or grad st.
- Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
- ITALIAN 552G The Renaissance:
- 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
One or more aspects of intellectual, literary, and artistic production in Italy from Petrarch and Humanism to the Counter-Reformation. - Prerequisites: jr st & Italian 311(P) & 312(P); or grad st.
- Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
- ITALIAN 597 Study Abroad:
- 1-12 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Designed to enable students studying language abroad to receive course credit at appropriate level. - Prerequisites: jr st; acceptance in Study Abroad Prog.
- Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.
- ITALIAN 597G Study Abroad:
- 1-12 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Designed to enable students studying language abroad to receive course credit at appropriate level. - Prerequisites: jr st; acceptance in Study Abroad Prog.
- Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.
- ITALIAN 629 Major Film Directors:
- 3 cr. Undergraduate.
Thematic, stylistic, and aesthetic study of outstanding figures of the Italian cinema. - Prerequisites: jr st.
- Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. In English.
- Last Taught: Spring 2008.
- ITALIAN 659 The Divine Comedy
- 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Lectures on the life and times of Dante and reading of selected passages from his minor works. - Prerequisites: jr st & Italian 311(P) & 312(P); or grad st.
- ITALIAN 659G The Divine Comedy
- 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Lectures on the life and times of Dante and reading of selected passages from his minor works. - Prerequisites: jr st & Italian 311(P) & 312(P); or grad st.
- ITALIAN 660 The Divine Comedy
- 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Continuation of Italian 659. - Prerequisites: jr st & Italian 659(P) or cons instr; or grad st.
- ITALIAN 660G The Divine Comedy
- 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Continuation of Italian 659. - Prerequisites: jr st & Italian 659(P) or cons instr; or grad st.
- ITALIAN 670 Studies in Italian Literature:
- 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Major movements or periods, criticism, studies in genres, relations between literature and other disciplines/arts. - Prerequisites: jr st & Italian 311(P) & 312(P); or grad st.
- Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
- ITALIAN 670G Studies in Italian Literature:
- 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Major movements or periods, criticism, studies in genres, relations between literature and other disciplines/arts. - Prerequisites: jr st & Italian 311(P) & 312(P); or grad st.
- Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
- ITALIAN 671 Major Italian Authors:
- 3 cr. Undergraduate.
Specific subjects may be the works of one or several authors studied in the aesthetic and intellectual contexts of the period covered. - Prerequisites: jr st; Italian 311(P) & 312(P).
- Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.
- ITALIAN 675 Literary Theory and Critical Perspectives
- 3 cr. Undergraduate.
Major trends in Italian critical thought, with emphasis on contemporary literary theory and methods; stylistic, psychoanalytic, Marxist, and semiotic criticism. - Prerequisites: jr st; Italian 311(P) & 312(P).
- ITALIAN 697 Study Abroad:
- 1-12 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Designed to enable students studying language abroad to receive course credit at appropriate level. - Prerequisites: jr st; acceptance in Study Abroad Prog.
- Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.
- ITALIAN 697G Study Abroad:
- 1-12 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Designed to enable students studying language abroad to receive course credit at appropriate level. - Prerequisites: jr st; acceptance in Study Abroad Prog.
- Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.
- ITALIAN 699 Advanced Independent Reading
- 1-3 cr. Undergraduate.
Advanced independent work under the supervision of an Italian faculty or instructional academic staff member. For additional information, consult Italian prog coord. - Prerequisites: jr st; 2.0 GPA, consent of instructor, department chair, and Assistant Dean for Student Academic Services.
- Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.
- Last Taught: Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020.