ITAL 1114 Intermediate Italian II

Conducted in Italian The prime objective of the course is to improve reading and writing skills, to continue building oral proficiency, and to provide a lively and current cultural background of contemporary Italy. A review of the elements of language will be supplemented by the reading of selected texts, oral practice, and individual research, all presented within the context of contemporary Italian society and classic Italian culture. Students will develop their ability to satisfy basic survival needs and to engage in conversation on a fairly complex level.

Course overview

Department
Italian
School
MCAS
Credits
3
Level
Undergraduate
Offered
Every Spring

Catalog details

Prerequisites
Admitted by placement test, consent of instructor, or completion of ITAL1113

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Requirements fulfilled

Requirement eligibility can vary by school, cohort, and section. Confirm the selected section in EagleApps or with an advisor.

Course evaluations

Response-weighted averages from Boston College’s official course evaluations (Avalanche/Blue).

Course rating
4.17 / 5 · Very Good
283 responses
Instructor rating
4.69 / 5 · Excellent
283 responses
Terms evaluated
5
Most recent: Spring 2026

Scales: overall ratings run from 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent); agreement questions from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree); weekly effort from 1 (up to 1 hour) to 5 (10 or more hours).

Evaluations by term and instructor
TermInstructorCourse overallInstructor overallWell organizedClear learning objectivesIntellectually challengingHelpful assignmentsApplicable beyond courseAttendance necessaryWeekly effortResponses
Spring 2026Adriana O'connor4.34.84.54.64.54.54.54.81–3 hrs/week23 of 29
Spring 2026Carmela Merolla4.85.05.04.84.24.64.65.01–3 hrs/week5 of 5
Spring 2026Chiara Grandin4.34.94.74.84.74.54.44.9—16 of 25
Spring 2025Carmela Merolla4.14.74.54.54.54.34.54.74–6 hrs/week15 of 19
Spring 2025Chiara Grandin3.74.64.64.64.84.54.24.74–6 hrs/week26 of 31
Spring 2025Laura Abate3.84.24.14.14.54.34.14.54–6 hrs/week9 of 10
Spring 2025Paolo Gonnelli2.93.23.74.04.03.73.74.11–3 hrs/week21 of 27
Spring 2024Alessandro Pagotto4.64.94.74.84.34.54.54.54–6 hrs/week28 of 30
Spring 2024Giordana De Rossi4.44.84.64.64.54.44.54.44–6 hrs/week34 of 38
Spring 2024Laura Abate3.54.03.83.84.04.03.84.04–6 hrs/week4 of 7
Spring 2023Alessandro Pagotto4.34.74.74.74.54.54.74.54–6 hrs/week20 of 27
Spring 2023Giordana De Rossi4.34.84.74.84.44.64.44.51–3 hrs/week30 of 38
Spring 2023Serena Di Vito4.35.04.74.84.14.44.14.34–6 hrs/week24 of 29
Spring 2022Brian O'connor4.85.05.05.04.55.04.74.84–6 hrs/week4 of 8
Spring 2022Giulia Wilkins4.14.94.44.74.54.84.24.71–3 hrs/week10 of 21
Spring 2022Serena Di Vito4.64.94.94.94.44.74.74.64–6 hrs/week14 of 27

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-10-09. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Sections

  • Section 01
    Spring 2027 · Carmela Merolla · Gasson Hall 207 MWF 10:00AM-10:50AM · Offered
  • Section 02
    Spring 2027 · Niccolo Fallani · Stokes Hall 103N MWF 10:00AM-10:50AM · Offered
  • Section 03
    Spring 2027 · Natalia Maldonado · Gasson Hall 207 MWF 11:00AM-11:50AM · Offered
  • Section 04
    Spring 2027 · Natalia Maldonado · Gasson Hall 207 MWF 12:00 Noon-12:50PM · Offered
  • Section 05
    Spring 2027 · Niccolo Fallani · Gasson Hall 201 MWF 12:00 Noon-12:50PM · Offered
  • Section 06
    Spring 2027 · Martina Di Lodovico · Gasson Hall 310 MWF 01:00PM-01:50PM · Offered
  • Section 07
    Spring 2027 · Martina Di Lodovico · Gasson Hall 310 MWF 02:00PM-02:50PM · Offered