ITA1120, Beginning Italian I, is an elementary study of language focused on Italian language and literature. It incorporates the language, culture, literature, and film of the Italian- speaking world. This is an introductory course emphasizing learning Italian through speaking and understanding skills at the elementary level.

ITA1121, Beginning Italian II, is an elementary study of language focused on Italian language and literature. It incorporates the language, culture, literature, and film of the Italian-speaking world. This is an introductory course that follows ITA1120, emphasizing learning Italian through speaking and understanding skills at the elementary level. ITA1121 meets the foreign language and the International/ Intercultural competency requirements.