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The Italian Program

Basic Requirements

Thirty advanced credits (10 courses) in all beyond the basic language sequence. All but two of the courses must be in Italian and under the auspices of the Italian Program (whether an advanced course in Italian or an internship experience). The remaining two courses satisfying the Italian major may be taken in allied fields (Art History, Medieval, Philosophy, etc.) and must be approved by the Director of Italian prior to enrollment.

Required courses:

  • Six courses from among the Italian language and literature unit:
    • Reading and Expression; Advanced Communication; Italian Literary Traditions I and II, and Advanced Italian Grammar (can be repeated if different topics)
  • Two special courses in Italian at the 4000-level
  • Two additional Italian focus courses, or approved courses from other departments.
  • A comprehensive exam, taken early in the Spring semester of the senior year.