ITLN1611 Italian 1 (University of Sydney): rated 4.3/5 overall across 3 reviews collected on USYD Wall.
ITLN1611 is a University of Sydney course taught by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences in Italian Studies. This page brings together its handbook details and what USYD students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 意大利语1
Type: Undergraduate
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Italian Studies
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Level: Undergraduate Level 1
Handbook year: 2026
This unit of study is for absolute beginners with no previous knowledge of the language. It introduces students to the main structures of the Italian language and the basic vocabulary to communicate successfully in everyday situations.
ITLN1611 has 3 scored reviews: overall 4.3/5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 3 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 4.3/5).
On Reddit: "Hey! It is super fun + pretty chill compared to other electives and I knew zero Italian too. The speaking test isn't a presentation. You basically sit 1 on 1 with the tutor (sort of interview style) and they ask you to give a monologue which you prepare in advance, and then they…"
On Reddit: "Hey, I am going to do ITLN1611 this sem, and pretty sure its going to be beginner friendly as mentioned on the ITLN1611 page. Obviously if you know another Romance language, it might help along the process. \+ I would say it would be rewarding but the course continues with ITLN1…"
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Q: Is ITLN1611 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 3 reviews: overall 4.3/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches ITLN1611, and when is it offered?
A: ITLN1611 is taught by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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