Italian
Why Learn Italian?
Why learn Italian? Because it’s a gateway to art, history, music, fashion—and yes, pizza, pasta, and gelato!
Whether you're interested in exploring the world of Dante, musing about the Mona Lisa, comparing Armani and Versace, tasting Sicilian caponata, cheering for Pirlo, or engaging with La dolce vita, learning Italian offers a rich, interdisciplinary experience that bridges the humanities and contemporary global culture.
Our language program emphasizes communication, with a focus on interactive in-person and online lessons that build real-world language skills. Students have the opportunity to learn from Italian natives, attend cultural events, and discover Italy both in the classroom and through travel opportunities. We also offer two unique classes with perspectives on Italian Culture through Cinema and Italian Culture through Food.
So what draws you to Italian? Whether it’s travel, creativity, or curiosity, learning Italian at Mt.SAC opens doors to linguistic competence, cultural insights, and new perspectives!
Course Offerings
Italian (ITAL)
Faculty
| Photos | Name | Phone | Office | |
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Serena Ott | (909) 274-4568 | 66-235 | sott1@mtsac.edu |
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Petra Petry | petrapetry@yahoo.com | ||
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Luisa Spanu | lspanu@mtsac.edu | ||
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Michela Santostefano | msantostefano@mtsac.edu | ||
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Valentina Dalan | vdalan@mtsac.edu |
