Italian Studies Program

Daria Valentini, Foreign Languages DepartmentProgram Director:
Daria Valentini
Foreign Languages Department

Italian Studies is an interdisciplinary minor concentration intended to provide knowledge of the people and the culture of Italy.

For majors in international studies, business administration, and other areas, the Italian Studies minor offers students the chance to become proficient in Italian through the study of language, film, art, and historical inquiry. Opportunities for study in Italy are available through the Study Abroad Program.

Electives are chosen according to the needs and interests of each student. Beginning with Intermediate Italian, language instruction employs a variety of communicative strategies designed to achieve proficiency. These include a conversation table, film series, and discussions of contemporary life and customs.

Requirements for the Minor in Italian Studies

The minor in Italian Studies requires two semesters of Italian language at the Intermediate (231 –232) level or higher and four courses from the following:

Students minoring in Italian are required to take three courses on campus, two of which must be at the 300-level. For courses taken abroad, students must seek approval from Professor Valentini in order to receive credit towards the minor.