Italian

The goals of the Italian division are to help students achieve: 1) an understanding and command of the linguistic structures of the Italian language that enable them to use it correctly and fluently in speech and in writing; 2) an awareness and appreciation of the culture of Italy; 3) a familiarity with the literary production of Italy and the ability to critically analyze it.

Italian majors are prepared for graduate study in Italian and various career possibilities including business, education, government, international relations, and diplomacy.

The Italian division encourages students to participate in study abroad programs.
 

Programs

• Italian, B.A.

• Italian Minor

Courses

• ITAL 101 - Elementary Italian I
• ITAL 102 - Elementary Italian II
• ITAL 111 - Intermediate Italian

• ITAL 211 - Communicating in Italian
• ITAL 300 - Advanced Grammar and Composition
• ITAL 301 - Advanced Discussion

• ITAL 255 - Italian Civilization and Culture I
• ITAL 256 - Italian Civilization and Culture II
• ITAL 260 - Italian-American Culture
• ITAL 295 - Italian Cinema
• ITAL 320 - History of the Italian Language

• ITAL 345 - Business Italian

• ITAL 275 - Dante’s Inferno
• ITAL 365 - Literature of the Italian Middle Ages
• ITAL 366 - Literature of the Italian Renaissance
• ITAL 367 - Literature of the Italian Romantic Period
• ITAL 368 - Literature of Modern Italy

• ITAL 399 - Directed Study
• ITAL 450 - Independent Study