Italian has been taught at Queen's since 1896 in the old Department of Romance Languages. The Department of Spanish and Italian was formed in 1920 under the guidance of Professor J.H. Brovedani, who remained head of the department until 1949. The program expanded in the 1970s. Aside from providing elective courses for undergraduate and graduate students from other disciplines, a Medial concentration in Italian was added. Currently, the admission to the medial Plan is suspended, but students are encouraged to pursue the minor in Italian, which benefits many major Plans such Art History, Drama, English, Film or Music.
ITLN Courses
The Department offers Italian language courses up to advanced level. Literature and culture courses are also offered at the 300-level. You can take Italian as elective, as part of an Italian Plan; count it toward the World Language Studies Minor or Linguistics Major or Minor. If you complete three years of Italian, achieve at least 2.9 GPA on these courses and you are not in Italian Plan, you are eligible for the Certificate of Competence.
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| ITLN 111/3.0 | Beginning Italian I | Offers a basic level of Italian understanding, speaking, reading and writing for students with no knowledge of Italian whatsoever. |
| ITLN 112/3.0 | Beginning Italian II | The continuation of ITLN P10/3.0. Also for students who have some knowledge of Italian but have not completed 4U Italian or equivalent. For these students an assessment interview with the instructor is required before registration. Contact the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures for details. PREREQUISITE A grade of C in ITLN P10/3.0. |
| ITLN 204/3.0 | Italiano intermedio | A review of the fundamentals of the Italian language, designed to reinforce and develop the student’s comprehension, speaking and writing ability. PREREQUISITE: A grade of C in ITLN 112/3.0 |
| ITLN 205/3.0 | Italiano avanzato | Emphasizing the application of morphology and syntax, with written and oral practice. Readings will be discussed from lexical, syntactical and thematic points of view. PREREQUISITE A grade of C in ITLN 204/3.0. |
| ITLN 310/3.0 | Italy and the Classical Tradition | The ancient Greek and Roman tradition in literature, art and the politics of Italy from the Middle Ages to the 18th century. Texts and works of art will be studied in the context of the historical, cultural and political settings of Italy. NOTE Taught in English with LLCU 210/3.0. Students concentrating in Italian submit written assignments, tests and exams in Italian. Normally students will read Italian texts in the original. PREREQUISITE ITLN 205/3.0. |
| ITLN 326/3.0 | Literature and Cinema | Addresses the various issues relating to the film adaptation of a literary text. The reading of narrative texts, the viewing of films and critical readings are required. NOTE Taught in English together with LLCU 226/3.0. Students concentrating in Italian submit written assignments, tests and examinations in Italian. Normally students will read Italian texts in the original. PREREQUISITE ITLN 205/3.0. |
| ITLN 331/3.0 | Survey of Italian Literature I | A survey of Italian literature, through selected texts of representative authors, from the Middle Ages to the eighteenth century. NOTE Taught in English together with LLCU 233/3.0. Students submit written assignments, tests, and examinations in Italian. PREREQUISITE ITLN 205/3.0 |
| ITLN 332/3.0 | Survey of Italian Literature II | A survey of Italian literature, through selected texts of representative authors, from the eighteenth century to the present. NOTE Taught in English together with LLCU 234/3.0. Students submit written assignments, tests, and examinations in Italian. PREREQUISITE ITLN 205/3.0. |
| ITLN 357/3.0 | Pirandello's Theatre | An in-depth study of Pirandello’s most important plays, and an analysis of his theoretical essays on theatre. Particular attention will be paid to the following plays: Six Characters in Search of an Author; Each in his Own Way, Henry IV, The Feast of Our Lord of the Ships, Tonight We Improvise, The Mountain Giants. NOTE Taught in English together with LLCU 257/3.0. Written work and exams are in Italian. Readings in translation. PREREQUISITE ITLN 205/3.0. |
| ITLN 408/3.0 | From Fellini to Benigni | This course will examine social, historic and political realities of the twentieth century through the lens of the unique Italian humorist tradition of film making. The course will focus on films by F.Fellini, L.Comencini, E.Scola, G.Tornatore, G.Salvatores, N.Moretti, R.Benigni and other film makers. NOTE Taught in English together with LLCU 308/3.0. Students concentrating in Italian submit written assignments, tests, and examination in Italian. |
| ITLN 415/3.0 | Dante | A study of Dante Alighieri’s life and poetry, especially the Vita Nuova and the Divina Commedia. NOTE Taught in English together with LLCU 215/3.0. Students concentrating in Italian submit written assignments, tests and examinations in Italian. Normally they will read Italian texts in the original. |
| ITLN 432/3.0 | From the Romantics to D’Annunzio | The course will focus on the study of Italian Romanticism and its relation to English, German, Spanish and French Romanticism. The rise of Realism and Decadentism will also be discussed and examined. NOTE Taught in English together with LLCU 232/3.0. Students concentrating in Italian submit written assignments, tests and examinations in Italian. Normally students will read Italian texts in the original. PREREQUISITE ITLN 205/3.0. |
| ITLN 501/3.0 | Letteratura italiana: Temi scelti | Seminar course on topics in Italian literature. PREREQUISITE Permission of the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures. |
| ITLN 502/3.0 | Letteratura italiana: Studi indipendenti | Reading courses in specialized themes of Italian literature to meet the needs of advanced students for whom a seminar course is not available. PREREQUISITE Permission of the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures. |
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Resources
Students taking Italian classes have the opportunity of participating in events the Queen’s International Centre holds that will give them the opportunity to get to know other cultures and exchange students from Italy! Students can also get involved in Kingston community to practice their language skills and learn more about Italian culture.
(QUIC) is an international education support service for students, faculty and staff at Queen’s. Through its activities the Centre promotes an internationally informed and cross culturally sensitive university community.
QUIC programs and services support
- the academic and personal development of international students, other international members of the Queen’s community, and their families;
- the academic and personal development of Queen’s students, staff and faculty interested in Education Abroad; and
- the internationalization of the campus by working with university departments, offices, groups and individuals to enhance and diversify the international learning environment at Queen’s through educational and training activities.
QUIC offers many cultural events and get-togethers for students, as well as the opportunity to volunteer to support international students with improving their English as they integrate into Queen’s life. It is a fruitful way to meet other students from other countries, to help and to learn from one another.
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Italian movies with English subtitles will be screened during the Fall and the Winter terms as part of the LLCU International Film Night. Announcements will be made at the beginning of each term.
You can also check our news section for updated event information.
With approximately 450 student clubs to choose from, you can easily enhance what you learn in the classroom and give you the chance to embrace your passions. More than 100 cultural and ethnic student clubs and organizations foster diversity and cultural engagement on campus. Below are AMS (Alma Mater Society) clubs that may be of interests for students of Italian
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| Our club is an opportunity for members of the Queen’s community to unite in their love of all things Italian. This includes further practice of the Italian language outside of class for Italian students, which is invaluable to one’s comprehension of a language. Queen’s Italian Club promotes authentic elements of Italian culture amongst members of the Queen’s community in social settings. It is a chance to meet people with similar interests and forge friendships, to get to know professors on a personal level without fear of intimidation. This blend of social with academics will enhance our members’ university experience | |
is a cultural heritage group for the Kingston Italian community that promotes interest in Italian language, culture and traditions.
Related Links
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Free Italian lessons and course online (Beginner’s level): online lessons with audio, games, vocabulary, grammar explanations and exercises. |
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| You will find here explanations of the basic structures of Italian grammar, as well as many exercises through which you can practice what you have learned. | |
| The site contains a large number of Italian grammar worksheets which were designed and developed by native speakers of the Italian language. | |
| These websites offer a large collection of free interactive exercises to learn basic Italian vocabulary. All Italian words and phrases come with sound samples recorded by native speakers of the Italian language. | |
| Practice Italian vocabulary, expressions, the alphabet and numbers. Within each category, place your cursor over an image or text to hear it pronounced aloud. Then test your audio comprehension and speaking skills. | |
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Offers you a great tool for learning Italian; this English Italian dictionary contains commonly used words and expressions, along with thousands of English entries and their Italian translation, added to the dictionary by our users. |
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Italian culture from an Italian Language guide: general information with sub-sections for Italian recipes, literature and music. |
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| The Just Landed website provides article extracts from the book Living and Working in Italy. The articles describe social customs in Italy, give insight into Italian stereotypes, restaurants, festivals and fiestas and much more. | |
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Queen's Library has a collection of texts relating to .The dictionaries and encyclopedias are located in the Reference section of Stauffer library.
If you need help from a librarian, please contact , a Queen's Research & Instruction Librarian for the Humanities & Social Sciences.