Have you previously studied Italian?
Take the Italian placement/proficiency exam today so we can place you into the correct level of ITAL, and get you credits/grades for the levels you place out of through the exam.
How to Take the Exam
The exam consists of 2 parts: online exam & oral exam.
Step 1
Take the online Italian Language Placement Exam, available 24 hours a day on the LPPE website.
Step 2
If you placed into ITAL 102, 201, 202, or 301 in Step 1, then you need to take the advanced test (i.e., a short oral exam in Italian). Please email Dr. Cavatorta to schedule your oral exam on Zoom.
Dr. Giuseppe Cavatorta
beppe@arizona.edu
Credit-by-Exam Procedure
In order to to receive credit on your UA transcript for the ITAL language courses you test out of, you will need to complete the Credit-by-Exam paperwork (Application for Special Examination) and pay the associated fees to the Bursar’s Office. Through this option, you can earn credit for ITAL 101 (4 units), 102 (4 units), 201 (4 units), 202 (4 units) based on the results of your online placement exam and oral proficiency exam. After your oral proficiency exam, Prof. Cavatorta will walk you through the paperwork and next steps.
FAQs
What if I didn't test into ITAL 102 or higher on the online placement exam?
Then you can go ahead and enroll in ITAL 101. No need to take an oral exam.
How do I receive credit on my UA transcript for the ITAL courses I tested out of after the online & oral exams?
After your oral exam, Dr. Cavatorta will fill out the necessary paperwork, Application for Special Examination, and explain next steps.
Other questions?
Email Dr. Cavatorta (beppe@arizona.edu) with any and all questions pertaining to the Italian placement/proficiency exam.
Did you study Italian in high school? We want to hear from you!
We invite you to participate in a very quick survey (2-3 minutes) about your experience with learning Italian. Your responses are very valuable for us. Take the survey and share your thoughts!
Other Resources and Information
- Graduate Translation Exam (Italian): UA Graduate students requiring an Italian translation exam for their MA or PhD degrees should email Dr. Cavatorta (beppe@arizona.edu).
- College Board, Advanced Placement Italian Language & Culture Program & Exam (AP): Information
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Italian in Wonderland OER Platform: The UA Italian Program offers an online platform for learning Italian, designed for intermediate-level students, with beginner-level courses coming soon. Whether you need practice or just want to experiment with learning Italian, Italian in Wonderland is the perfect resource for you. Feel free to take advantage of this free platform and start learning at your own pace. Visit: https://italianinwonderland.arizona.edu
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