Bachelor of Arts in Italian Studies
Learn more about the Bachelor of Arts in Italian Studies.
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Cristina Gragnani, Chair and Faculty Advisor
537 Mazur Hall
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Michelle Xu, Administrator
429 Mazur Hall
215-204-5628
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Stephanie Smith, Coordinator
539 Mazur Hall
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Why Study Italian?
Apart from being the number one study abroad destination among university students, Italy's importance in the corporate world and its complimentary pairing with humanities studies make Italian the fourth most studied foreign language in the United States. The Italian Major at Temple University is an interdisciplinary course of study that, in addition to being built on requirements of language proficiency and core knowledge of Italian literary history, places strong emphasis on cultural, global, and national identity studies. An additional learning goal for students of Italian is to demonstrate understanding and appreciation of cultural perspectives and practices in the Italian-speaking world. The program's methodology is based on a communicative approach coupled with technology-based student engagement practice to enhance the students' language retention, level of competency, and proficiency, as well as to provide a window into Italian culture. The transferable communication and critical thinking skills acquired by the program prove invaluable to employers of liberal arts graduates.
Students who major in Italian Studies are seeking a combination of the language acquisition skills developed through the intermediate level Italian along with their interest in Italian culture and history. Many courses are offered that are related to Italian culture, but the courses are conducted in English and wouldn't normally fulfill the requirements of the traditional Italian major. Courses in Classical Culture, Art History, and History may be combined with the Italian language courses for this major.
Study Abroad
Students declaring a major or minor in Italian are encouraged to study abroad. Temple has its own campus in Rome, Italy, which offers courses in a variety of fields, including language, art, art history, architecture, and international business. Students interested in studying in Italy should discuss their plans with the Italian faculty advisor as early as possible.
Summary of Degree Requirements
University Requirements:
- MATH 0701 (4 s.h.) and/or ENG 0701 (4 s.h.), if required by placement testing.
- All Temple students must take a minimum of two writing-intensive courses as part of the major. The specific courses required for this major are ITAL 3096 , and either ITAL 2096 or ITAL 4096 .
- Students must complete requirements of the General Education (GenEd) Program. See the General Education section of the Undergraduate Bulletin for more details.
College of Liberal Arts Requirements:
- Completion of a minimum of 123 credits, including:
- 90 credits in CLA/CST courses;
- 45 credits of which must be at the upper level (numbered 2000-4999).
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Distribution Requirement for Humanities majors: Six upper level credits must be earned in the Social Science, Science, and/or interdisciplinary subject areas. Select from the following CLA departments and programs: Africology & African American Studies, American Studies, Anthropology, Asian Studies, Criminal Justice, Economics, Environmental Studies, Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies, Geography and Urban Studies, Global Studies, History, Jewish Studies, Latin American Studies, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Studies, Liberal Arts, Neuroscience (CLA), Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology, or any department in the College of Science and Technology.
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- A minimum GPA of 2.0, cumulatively, in all CLA/CST coursework, and in the major department.
- Only courses in which a student receives a grade of at least C- can satisfy GenEd, major, minor, or CLA Foreign Language and Global Studies requirements.
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Professional Development Requirement
- All students in the College of Liberal Arts are required to take a 1 credit seminar in professional development. CLA 1002 Professional Development for Liberal Arts Majors is the appropriate course option for this major. Other courses that fulfill this requirement may be found on the CLA College Requirements page. Only one course in this category may count towards graduation.
- Foreign Language/Global Studies Requirements:
- The requirements of the Italian major exceed the minimum requirements of the College of Liberal Arts; no additional coursework is required.
- Notes on Foreign Language Study
- The third level of language is numbered 1003 in French, German, Spanish, and Portuguese and numbered 2001 in all other foreign language subjects.
- Students are strongly encouraged to take the third level of a foreign language as it is the minimum required for election to the prestigious honor society Phi Beta Kappa. (Taking the course does not guarantee admission but not taking it guarantees exclusion.)
- See the College of Liberal Arts Policies section of this Bulletin for more information on the Foreign Language Placement, Regression in Coursework, and guidelines for students' other experiences with language.
General Electives are typically one-third of a student's program of study and can be focused on a second major, a minor, or towards some other personal enrichment or professional goals. See an academic advisor for assistance in developing an academic plan for these courses.
Major Requirements (30 credits):
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ITAL 2001 | Intermediate Italian I | 3 |
| ITAL 2002 | Intermediate Italian II | 3 |
| ITAL 2096 | Composition I: Italian Composition and Conversation | 3 |
| or ITAL 4096 | ||
| ITAL 3096 | Composition II: Advanced Writing Skills | 3 |
| Italian Electives (Italian language of Instruction) 2000+ | 6 | |
| Italian Electives (English or Italian language of instruction) 2000+ | 6 | |
| Related Electives (with faculty advisor approval) | 6 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 30 | |
Note: Students who place out of ITAL 2001 must take an additional elective. Students who place out of ITAL 2002 must take two additional electives.
Distinction in Major
To be considered for Distinction in Major in Italian, students must:
- Complete the requirements for the concentration in Italian with a GPA of at least 3.50;
- Have an overall GPA of at least 3.25;
- Be recommended to the chair of the department by the Italian faculty advisor.
Suggested Academic Plan
Bachelor of Arts in Italian Studies
Requirements for New Students starting in the 2022-2023 Academic Year
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| ENG 0802, 0812, or 0902 | Analytical Reading and Writing [GW] | 4 |
| ITAL 1001 | Italian Language I [LA] | 4 |
| GenEd Quantitative Literacy Course [GQ] | 4 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| IH 0851 or 0951 | Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life [GY] | 3 |
| ITAL 1002 | Italian Language II [LA] | 4 |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| IH 0852 or 0952 | Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good [GZ] | 3 |
| ITAL 2001 | Intermediate Italian I | 3 |
| CLA 1002 | Professional Development for Liberal Arts Majors | 1 |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| One 0800-4999 Elective in Any School or College | 2 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ITAL 2002 | Intermediate Italian II | 3 |
| Italian 2000+ Course (In Italian) | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| CLA/CST 0800-4999 Electives | 5 | |
| CLA/CST 2000+ Course | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Fall | ||
| Italian 2000+ Course (In Italian) | 3 | |
| Italian 2000+ Course (May be taught in English; offered by the Italian Department) | 3 | |
| CLA/CST 2000+ Course | 3 | |
| CLA/CST 0800-4999 Elective | 3 | |
| CLA/CST 2000+ Social Science/CST Course | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Composition I: Italian Composition and Conversation [WI] | ||
ITAL 4096 | ||
| Italian 2000+ Course (May be taught in English; offered by the Italian Department) | 3 | |
| CLA/CST 2000+ Social Science/CST Course | 3 | |
| CLA/CST 0800-4999 Electives | 6 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Fall | ||
| ITAL 3096 | Composition II: Advanced Writing Skills [WI] | 3 |
| Italian-Related Elective (Must be pre-approved by Faculty Advisor) | 3 | |
| CLA/CST 2000+ Course | 3 | |
| CLA/CST 0800-4999 Electives | 6 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Italian-Related Elective (Must be pre-approved by Faculty Advisor) | 3 | |
| CLA/CST 2000+ Course | 3 | |
| CLA/CST 0800-4999 Elective | 3 | |
| 0800-4999 Electives in Any School or College | 6 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 123 | |