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Italian Studies 316 Herter Degree: Bachelor of Arts Contact: Anthony Terrizzi Office: 306 Herter Phone: 545-2314, 6716, 2192 The Field The major in Italian Studies provides opportunities to study the field of Italian culture from several interdisciplinary perspectives. Students gain a knowledge of Italian language and literature together with aspects of Italy's art, culture, cinema, architecture and design, economy, geography, history, institutions, politics, and thought. Popular and dialect culture and Italian-American writings are a component. The program offers both scholarly and career orientations. The Major Students may pursue a broad curriculum in general Italian Studies, or combine Italian Studies with one of the following emphases: language and literature, history, film analysis, Italian-French critical theory, art history, business studies. The prerequisite to the Italian Studies major is proficiency in Italian at the elementary level (ITAL 120 or 126 or equivalent). Majors complete 36 credits: Preliminary language requirement (6 credits): 230 and 240 Intermediate Italian I and II or 246 Intensive Intermediate Italian. Three core courses (9 credits): 290C Introduction to Italian Studies; 371 Advanced Grammar and Composition; and one introductory course in the selected emphasis (e.g., Introduction to Italian Literary Studies, Italian Film, Modern Italy). Seven emphasis courses (21 credits), which further the study of the area of emphasis selected for the major. Copies of the courses required in each emphasis are available from the department office, 316 Herter, and from Prof. Terrizzi, 306 Herter, Prof. S. Maddox, 304 Herter, Prof. Stone, 305 Herter, and Prof. Sarti, 604 Herter. The Minor The minor in Italian Studies requires completion of 21 credits: 230 and 240 Intermediate Italian I and II or 246 Intensive Intermediate Italian 290C Introduction to Italian Studies 324 Introduction to Italian Literary Studies 371 Advanced Grammar and Composition Two electives (6 credits) Minors may also be able to take further electives from any one emphasis area.
Siena Program Students are encouraged to attend the Univer-sity's Italian Program in Siena, Italy, during the spring semester. Courses offered apply to areas of emphasis in the major. Five Colleges Students may also participate in the offerings pertinent to Italian Studies in the Five colleges. (Courses followed in Siena and in the Five Colleges may serve as credit towards the major, after consultation with an Italian Studies Major adviser.) Italian Studies | Courses
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