Italian, Minor

The Italian minor focuses on two outcomes: developing students’ linguistic proficiency and broadening their insights into Italian culture so that students may engage in meaningful interactions with Italian speakers throughout the world. The communication skills and transcultural awareness that students acquire throughout the course of the minor are designed to provide preparation for a wide range of opportunities and experiences, both in and beyond the classroom.

Complete all courses listed below unless otherwise indicated. A total of five courses are required.  A maximum of two courses of transfer credits, including transferable courses taken abroad, may count toward the five courses in the minor. 

Required Culture or Advanced Language Course

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
CLTR 1120	Introduction to Languages, Literature, and Culture	4
or ITLN 3101	Advanced Italian 1
or ITLN 3102	Advanced Italian 2

Required Language Courses

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Students may replace one or both of the following courses with electives if they successfully complete the language exam in the World Languages Center or if they have successfully completed Advanced Italian 1 (ITLN 3101). See the electives list for options.
ITLN 2101	Intermediate Italian 1	4
ITLN 2102	Intermediate Italian 2	4

Electives

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Complete at least two and up to four electives (depending on whether any of the required language courses have been completed).
CLTR 1503	Introduction to Italian Culture
CLTR 4944	Cultural Engagement Abroad (approved course engages students with the cultures and societies of Italy or of Italian-speaking communities )
ITLN 3101	Advanced Italian 1
ITLN 3102	Advanced Italian 2
ITLN 4992	Directed Study

GPA Requirement

2.000 GPA required in the minor