Italian

Description
Students pursuing a concentration in Italian gain an understanding of the language, literature and cultures of Italian speaking peoples and regions. There are opportunities to partake in study abroad programs, which can serve to enhance a student's experience and education. 

Requirements

• Students must complete a minimum of 18 credit hours which includes 12 upper division hours for this concentration.
• Students must complete a minimum of 6 ITA upper division hours offered by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
• All courses must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.00) or higher.
• *Pre‐requisites: ITA 202 with a grade of C or better.
• Course substitutions are allowed for heritage and advanced speakers of the language.  Consult an advisor in the School of International Letters and Cultures for details.

Electives 6 Hours Required
Choose two courses from the following:

ITA 311 Italian Conversation, G (3)* OR ITA 312 Italian Composition, G (3)* OR ITA 319

ITA 321 Introduction to Italian Literature I (3) OR ITA 322 Introduction to Italian Literature II (3)*

Upper Division (400 Level Course) 3 Hours Required  

Any ITA 400 level course

Electives 9 Hours Required
Elective courses should be chosen to fulfill the upper division requirements.  
Students may use a maximum of 6 credits from the 200‐level.

ITA 201 Intermediate Italian I, G (4)

ITA 202 Intermediate Italian II, G (4)

ITA 210 Intensive Italian II,  (Prerequisite(s): ITA 102 with B or better or ITA 110 with C or better; Credit is allowed for only ITA 201 or ITA 202 or ITA 210)

ITA 311 Italian Conversation, G (3)* (Prerequisite(s): ITA 202 with C or better)

ITA 312 Italian Composition, G (3)* (Prerequisite(s): ITA 202 with C or better)

ITA 315 Italian Culture: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly, HU & G (3) (Prerequisite(s): ITA 202 with C or better)

ITA 319 Italian for Professors (3) (Prerequisite(s): ITA 202 with C or better)

ITA 321 Introduction to Italian Literature I (3) (Prerequisite(s): ITA 202 with C or better)

ITA 322 Introduction to Italian Literature II (3)* (Prerequisite(s): ITA 202 with C or better)

ITA 350 Food and Culture: Mediterranean Lifestyle in Italy (3)  (Prerequisite(s): Credit is allowed for only ITA 350 or ITA 394 (Food and Culture: Mediterranean Lifestyle in Italy) or SLC 350 or SLC 394 (Food and Culture: Mediterranean Lifestyle in Italy))

ITA 394 Special Topics (1-4)

ITA 413 Advanced Italian, G (3) (Prerequisites: ITA 311 or 312 with C or better)

ITA 414 French and Italian Popular Culture (HU & G) (3) (Prerequisite(s): min 45 hours; Credit is allowed for only FRE 414 or FRE 494 (French & Italian Pop Culture) or ITA 414 or ITA 494 (French & Italian Pop Culture) or SLC 414 or SLC 494 (French & Italian Pop Culture))

ITA 420 Italian Cinema (3) 

ITA 423 Italian Organied Crime in Films and History: Approaches to Genre in Italian American Film (HU & G) (3)

ITA 484 Intgernship (1-12)

ITA 494 Special Topics (1-4)

ITA 499 Individualized Instruction (1-3)

Any ITA 300 or 400 level course