ITAL 2213 Italian Conversation, Composition, and Reading I

Conducted in Italian Elective for major and minor in Italian. Satisfies Foreign Language Proficiency core requirement. This course immerses students in the Italian language through the rich and diverse lens of contemporary culture. By exploring short stories, comic books, films, music, and culinary traditions, students will sharpen their conversational and writing skills while gaining deeper insights into contemporary Italian society. Discussions and assignments will focus on cultural analysis, expansion of vocabulary and grammar, and creative expression. Additional materials, including articles from the Italian press, audiovisual content from social media, and other online resources, will provide fresh perspectives and dynamic ways to engage with the language and culture.

Course overview

Department
Italian
School
MCAS
Credits
3
Level
Undergraduate
Offered
Every Fall

Catalog details

Prerequisites
Admitted by placement exam, consent of instructor, or completion of ITAL1114 or ITAL1151.

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Requirements fulfilled

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Course evaluations

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

Course rating
4.75 / 5 · Excellent
32 responses
Instructor rating
4.85 / 5 · Excellent
32 responses
Terms evaluated
3
Most recent: Fall 2024

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
Fall 2024Maria Sole Costanzo4.84.95.05.04.44.64.84.54–6 hrs/week8 of 9
Fall 2023Maria Sole Costanzo—————————12 of 16
Fall 2021Mattia Acetoso5.04.94.84.94.44.74.64.61–3 hrs/week12 of 16

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
    Fall 2026 · Carmela Merolla · Stokes Hall 115N MWF 12:00 Noon-12:50PM · Offered