Italian Language and Culture
School of Languages, Literatures and Cultures (SLLC)
www.italian.umd.edu
The minor in Italian Language and Culture is an official recognition that a student has reached a certain level of proficiency in the target language. The minor will serve as a validation to potential employers of the student's proficiency in Italian.
15 credits are required for this minor:
A student must complete five courses in Italian above the 203 level of which three must be at the 300 or 400 level.
A. Specific Course Requirements (9 credits)
ITAL 204 Review Grammar and Composition
ITAL 211 Intermediate Conversation
ITAL 311 Italian Conversation: Current Events
B. Additional Course Requirements (6 credits)
Choose from the following:
ITAL 301 Italian Composition and Style
ITAL 302 Italian Translation
ITAL 350 Readings in Italian Literature
ITAL 412 Dante's Divine Comedy
ITAL 422 The Italian Renaissance
ITAL 432 Italian Civilization
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All courses must be taught in Italian
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A maximum of six (6) credits can be applied to the minor from courses taken at other institutions, with the exception of the Study Abroad Program in Italy, which allows the transfer of nine (9) credits.
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All courses presented for the minor must be passed with a grade of "C-" or better.
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An overall GPA of 2.0 in the minor is required for graduation.
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Students who begin their study as native/fluent speakers should seek the advice of the Italian advisor before choosing the courses they will use to replace the core minor courses.
To make an appointment to explore or declare a minor, go to
www.arhu.umd.edu/undergraduate/academics/minors
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