Major in LLCL: Italian

 

The Major in LLCL: Italian

Are you taking a course with a strong component in Italian culture? In History? Art? Film and Communication? Ask us about the SELF-DESIGNED ITALIAN MAJOR

You can easily double major! 

Are you interested in the Italian Program? Ask  Professor Serra or fill the form

 

 

Preliminary Courses (dependent on proficiency level - not all students must take these):

  • 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 1120 and ITA 1121 can be taken in one semester, as 2 mini-mesters (8 weeks each).

Italian language and culture instruction is available during our Study Abroad programs in Venice (6 weeks).

Major Requirements:

Each course must be passed with a grade of “C” or better; a minimum of 15 credits must be earned in courses taught in the target language. 

All Languages, Linguistics, and Comparative Literature major programs require the following two courses:

  • Introduction to Comparative Literature LIT 3060 
  • Introduction to Linguistics                    LIN 3010 
Subject Course Title Credits 
Language, Literature and Culture (at least 9 courses) 27+
 ITA 3430 Readings in Intermediate/Advanced Italian (repeatable) 4
ITA 3300 Italian Writing Workshop 3
ITA 3412 Reading the Italian Press 3
ITA 3530 Italian Culture through Food 3
ITA 4930 Special Topics (approved by advisor)

3

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 3521 Italian Film Classics

3

ITT 3522 Italian-American Cinema

3

ITT 3600 Italy in Lyrics

3

ITT 4440 Dante: The Commedia in Translation

3

ITW 3100 Italian Literature and Civilization: 
Middle Ages and Renaissance 

3

ITW 3101 Italian Literature and Civilization:
Baroque to Present

3

 
Linguistics (at least one course) 3
 ITA 4730 Tessere La Lingua 3
 ITA  3300 Italian Writing Workshop 3
 ITT 3100 Riflessioni/Reflections: Italian Translation 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 (Venice and its Reflections) 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 College or University:

You might consider combining the B.A. in Italian with another 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.