Italian Classes for the Community Fall 2025 – Spring 2026
The Center for Italian Studies will offer non-credit Italian language classes for adults from October through April at four different levels. Course descriptions and class dates follow in the sections below.
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- Beginner Italian
- Elementary Italian
- Intermediate Italian
- Advanced Italian (class is taught predominantly in Italian)
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Format: Online Synchronous (Zoom) with possible in-person opportunities
For additional information, please call us at (631) 632-7444 or email ctritalianstudies@stonybrook.edu.
Registration has not yet opened. Registered students will receive notification via email from their instructor with information about course materials and Zoom links.
Beginner Italian (Fall 2025 only)
Instructor: Joseph Tursi
Tuesdays, 7 – 9 PM
Course Description:
Tuition: TBD | Structure: 22 hours of instruction (11 two-hour sessions)
An introduction to the language for those with little or no knowledge of Italian. The course introduces basic grammar concepts and topical vocabulary. Students will practice listening, reading, and writing in the language, and will practice simple dialogues with fellow classmates. Elements of Italian history and culture will also be presented. Please note that this course is taught only in the Fall semester.
Dates:
October 7, 14, 21, 28
November 4, 11, 18, 25
December 2, 9, 16
Elementary Italian (Fall 2025 & Spring 2026)
Instructor: Donna Di Natale
Tuesdays, 7 – 9 PM
Course Description:
Tuition: TBD | Structure: 44 hours of instruction (22 two-hour sessions)
For students who have studied at least 1 year of the Italian language or have not studied for awhile. This class will review basic grammar concepts and topical vocabulary. Students will practice listening, reading, and writing in the language and conduct simple dialogues with fellow classmates. Elements of Italian history and culture will also be presented.
Dates:
October 7, 14, 21
November 18, 25
December 2, 9, 16
January 6, 13, 20, 27
February 3, 10, 17, 24
March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
April 7
Intermediate Italian (Fall 2025 & Spring 2026)
Instructor: Donna Di Natale
Thursdays, 7 – 9 PM
Course Description:
Tuition: TBD | Structure: 44 hours of instruction (22 two-hour sessions)
For students with the equivalent of 2-3 years in Italian. This course offers a more formal approach and expands the Italian vocabulary, reading, writing, listening, and speaking of those students wishing to acquire new skills in the language. Grammar study includes a review of all basic verb tenses along with the introduction of the Passato Prossimo, Imperfetto and Imperativo forms. The cultural aspects of the Italian language and people will also be explored in-depth.
Dates:
October 9, 16, 23, 30
November 13, 20
December 11, 18
January 8, 15, 22, 29
February 5, 12, 19, 26
March 5, 12, 19, 26
April 2, 9
Advanced Italian (Fall 2025 & Spring 2026)
Instructor: Donna Di Natale
Saturdays, 10 AM – 12 PM
Course Description:
Tuition: TBD | Structure: 44 hours of instruction (22 two-hour sessions)
For those with at least 4 years of Italian instruction. We will review and introduce all past, present, and future verb forms, topical vocabulary, and cultural readings. Students will be called on to speak during each lesson, giving comments, opinions, and reactions to cultural readings, along with participation in small group activities to strengthen conversational skills. Please note that class will be conducted predominantly in Italian.
Dates:
October 11, 18, 25
November 15, 22, 29
December 13, 20
January 10, 17, 24, 31
February 7, 14, 21, 28
March 7, 14, 21, 28
April 11, 18