Italian

LNG 141 Italian I: This course introduces the basic knowledge of Italian. It aims not only to enable students to use the acquired grammatical patterns but also to improve their reading, writing, speaking, and listening comprehension skills. The course is geared to A1.1 and to a part of A1.2 of the A1 level of CEFR.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101
Department: Second Foreign Language Program
Credits: Bilkent 3,    ECTS 5
Course Coordinator: Dr Nilay Kanarya
Semester: 2025-2026 Spring
Contact Hours: 4 hours of lecture per week   
Textbook and Other Required Material:
Required – Textbook: Volentieri! A1: Corso di lingua e cultura italiana, Monica Piantoni, Rosella Bozzone Costa, Luisa Fumagalli, 2021-2025, LOESCHER EDITORE [download]

LNG 142 Italian II: This course is a continuation of LNG 141 (Italian I) and is intended for students with basic Italian knowledge. The course aims to enable students to use the acquired grammatical patterns and improve their speaking, reading, writing, and listening comprehension skills. The course is geared to a part of A1.2 and to a part of A2.1 of the A2 level of CEFR.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 and (ITA 111 or LNG 141)
Department: Second Foreign Language Program
Credits: Bilkent 3,    ECTS 5
Course Coordinator: Nilay Kanarya
Semester: 2025-2026 Spring
Contact Hours: 4 hours of lecture per week   
Textbook and Other Required Material:
Required – Textbook: Volentieri! A1-A2: Corso di lingua e cultura italiana,, Monica Piantoni, Rosella Bozzone Costa, Luisa Fumagalli, 2021-2025, LOESCHER