Major in LLCL: Italian
THE MAJOR IN LANGUAGES AND LINGUISTICS: ITALIAN
(36 CREDITS)
Prerequisites:
- ITA 1120 Beginning Italian Language and Culture 1
- ITA 1121 Beginning Italian Language and Culture 2
- ITA 2220 Intermediate Italian Language and Culture 1
- ITA 2221 Intermediate Italian Language and Culture 2 or ITA3430 Readings in Intermediate/Advanced Italian
(ITA 1120 and ITA 1121 can be taken in one semester, as 2 mini-mesters (6 weeks each). Italian language and culture instruction is available during our Study Abroad programs in Venice.)
Major Requirements:
Each course must be passed with a grade of “C” or better; a minimum of 20 credits must be earned in courses taught in the target language.
All Languages, Linguistics, and Comparative Literature major programs require the following two courses:
- Research and Bibliographic Methods FOL 3880
- Introduction to Linguistics LIN 3010
| Subject | Course | Title | Credits |
| Language and Culture (three courses, including at least one advanced language course) | 9-10 | ||
| ITA | 3420 | Advanced Italian 1 | 4 |
| ITA | 3421 | Advanced Italian 2 (May be taken before ITA 3420) | 4 |
| ITA | 3300 | Italian Writing Workshop | 3 |
| ITA | 3412 | Reading the Italian Press | 3 |
| ITA | 4930 | Special Topics (approved by Advisor) | 3 |
| Linguistics | 3 | ||
| ITA | 4730 | Tessere La Lingua | 3 |
| ITA | 3300 | Italian Writing Workshop | 3 |
| Literature and Civilization | 3 | ||
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ITW |
3100 |
Italian Literature and Civilization: Middle Ages and Renaissance |
3 |
| ITW | 3101 | Italian Literature and Civilization: Baroque to Present |
3 |
| Choose five courses from the following: | 15-16 | ||
| ITT | 2502 | Italian Culture and Society | 3 |
| ITT | 3110 | Italian Literature in Translation | 3 |
| ITT | 3111 | Love and Lovers in Italian Literature | 3 |
| ITT | 3520 | Italian Cinema: from Text to Screen | 3 |
| ITT | 3522 | Italian-American Cinema | 3 |
| ITT | 3600 | Italy in Lyrics | 3 |
| ITT | 4440 | Dante: The Commedia in Translation | 3 |
| ITA | 4930 | Special Topics | 3 |
| Study Abroad Options | |||
| ITA | 3952 | Italian Culture Study Abroad | 3 |
| ITA | 4957 | Italian Language and Culture Study Abroad | 4 |
| ITT | 3956 | Italian Culture Study Abroad (in Translation) | 3 |
| ITW | 4957 | Italian Literature Study Abroad | 3 |
Recommended:
A concentration of the 12 departmental and/or college electives in one area can easily become a minor in another language, discipline, or a certificate, with minimal additional course work. This option is recommended especially for those seeking admission to graduate programs in the Humanities, or those who seek a wider humanities background.
Double Major in the Department/College/University:
You might consider combining the B.A. in Italian with another language or discipline (including areas in other colleges), depending on your future career plans. At all times, make sure you seek the advice of faculty in both departments or programs and make sure they both monitor your progress towards the degree. Consult the Registrar’s office for the most recent information and guidelines.
Certificates:
Related certificates are offered in: Classical Studies, Ethnic Studies, Film and Video Studies, Jewish Studies, Caribbean and Latin American Studies, and Women’s Studies.