FALL 2025 NON-CREDIT ENRICHMENT COURSES

Courses will start the week of September 8th and will end the week of December 5th. Classes are held once a week for two hours (6 - 8 PM).

REGISTER HERE. If you need help or want to pay by check, contact casa@naz.edu - (585) 389 2468.

Checks can be made payable to: Frank Di Mino Casa Italiana, 4245 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618

Evening course pricing:

Casa Members: $290 per course

Non Members: $345 per course

Which course is right for me? If you have questions about placement, please email Dr. Carota jcarota3@naz.edu

Undergraduate course alumni discount:

Are you a Naz alum? Nazareth offers a special alumni rate of $125 per undergraduate (morning/afternoon) course (plus a $25 registration fee) to audit select classes. For more information contact Dr. Carota.

Level I - Lambert, Fridays, 6 - 8PM, Casa Italiana

This course is designed for true beginners, those with no previous knowledge of Italian. The goal of this course is to enable students to acquire a basic mastery of the following five language skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and intercultural competence. The course will emphasize practice of grammar and communication skills in the classroom.

Level II - Stio, Mondays, 6 - 8PM, Casa Italiana

This course is a continuation from Livello I, designed for individuals who are familiar with the basics of the Italian language. The goal of this course is to enable students to acquire an intermediate (low) mastery of the following skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and intercultural competence.

Level III - Stio, Wednesdays, 6 - 8PM, Casa Italiana

This course is designed for individuals with experience with the language. The goal of this course is to enable students to acquire an intermediate (high) mastery of the following five language skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and intercultural competence.

At the end of this course, you will be able to:

- Understand and apply the grammar rules covered in the semester.

- Read and understand passages in Italian that will gradually become more challenging.

- Write short compositions in Italian in line with the acquisition of more vocabulary as the course progresses.

- Listen to native speakers and understand the gist of what is being said, starting from very basic exchanges to more complex speeches.

- Communicate in Italian at an intermediate level, formulate your presentations of different subjects presented in the course and answer elementary questions.

- Show knowledge of the cultural aspects of the Italian-speaking world, as presented in the course.

Level IV - Morano, Tuesdays, 6 - 8PM, Casa Italiana

This course is designed for students who have advanced experience and practice in the Italian language. The goal of this course is a continuation of mastery of the five language skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and intercultural competence.

Level V Italian Literature - Dr. Vitti-Alexander, Thursdays, 6 - 8PM, ZOOM

This course provides a comprehensive study of major Italian literary works across different historical periods. A new author will be introduced every semester. Their work(s) will be presented within their cultural and historical contexts, often with a focus on themes like love, politics, social commentary, and the human condition, while considering the evolution of the Italian language and literary forms. Readings may be in Italian, in English translation or in both depending on the author. Fall 2025 book: TBA

Italian for Travelers - Speciale, Thursdays, 6 - 8PM, Casa Italiana

This course is meant specifically for students who would like to go abroad to Italy at some point in the future. The content included in this course requires much speaking and pronunciation practice.