Courses will start the week of September 7th and will end on December 4th (for a total of 12 weeks). Classes will not be held during the week of Thanksgiving - November 23-27. Classes are held once a week for two hours (6 - 8 PM). All courses are held at Casa Italiana, with the exception of Level V, which is offered remotely.

REGISTER HERE. If you need assistance or would like to pay by check, contact casa@naz.edu, 585-389-2468.

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

Evening course pricing:

Casa Members: $265 per course

Non Members: $300 per course

Prices do not include the textbooks required in each course. Some course materials will be made available online by the instructors.

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 course, plus a $30 registration fee, to audit select classes. For more information contact Dr. Carota.

Level I - Fisher, Mondays 6-8PM

Designed for students with no prior knowledge of Italian, this course introduces the fundamentals of the language through the development of listening, speaking, reading, writing, and intercultural competence, with an emphasis on grammar and communicative skills. 

Italian for Travelers - Speciale, Thursdays 6-8PM

Designed for learners with basic Italian proficiency, this course develops the practical language skills needed for travel in Italy. Emphasis is placed on everyday communication, cultural awareness, and real-life situations such as dining, transportation, shopping, and accommodations.

Level II - Lambert, Mondays 6-8PM

Designed for students who have completed Livello I or possess a basic knowledge of Italian, this course builds intermediate-low proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, writing, and intercultural competence. 

Level III Conversational Italian - Stio, Wednesdays 6-8PM

Designed for adult learners with Level II proficiency or equivalent, this non-credit enrichment course develops intermediate-mid proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, writing, and intercultural competence through conversation-based instruction. By the end of the course, participants will be able to communicate accurately and confidently using present and past tenses, engage in conversations on familiar topics, and demonstrate an understanding of key aspects of Italian culture and traditions. Prerequisites will be assessed by the instructor during the first week of class.

Level IV - Stio, Tuesdays 6-8PM

This advanced course further develops students' proficiency in Italian through authentic texts, media, and cultural materials. Conducted primarily in Italian, it emphasizes advanced communication skills, grammatical accuracy, and intercultural competence.

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

This course examines major works of Italian literature across historical periods, featuring a different author each semester. Literary works are studied within their cultural and historical contexts, with attention to themes such as love, politics, social commentary, and the human condition, as well as the evolution of the Italian language and literary forms. Readings may be assigned in Italian, English translation, or both, depending on the author.