Italian Minor

The Italian program is designed to foster students’ linguistic development and to provide a broad knowledge of Italian culture and that of the diaspora. Language courses emphasize communicative competence, but all skill areas (reading, writing, listening, and speaking) are developed. Technology and multimedia tools (DVDs and Internet sources) enhance language learning. The program also offers courses in literature, culture and civilization, film, and comparative topics. Students are trained to think critically about language and culture. Courses incorporate textual and linguistic analysis, as well as the examination of the social, cultural, and historical context of the given country or countries. Study abroad opportunities are available. For further information on the program or on placement into Italian courses, please contact Professor Claire Marrone, coordinator of the Italian program.

For students who begin college study at the beginning (IT 101/102) or intermediate (IT 151/152) levels, the Italian minor requires the completion of 18 credits. Students begin accumulating credits toward the minor at the intermediate level. For students who begin college study at the advanced (IT 201/202) level or above, the minor requires the completion of 12 credits.

Requirements for Minor

Required Courses for Minor

IT 151/152	Intermediate Italian I and II	3 CR each
IT 201/202	Topics in Italian Language & Culture I and II	3 CR each

IT 151/152, IT 201/202: For students placed into courses above this level, the required credits will be completed through more advanced coursework.

Electives

Six credits of upper-level Italian electives