Italian Cultural Studies, Minor

Sponsoring department: Modern Languages
The Italian Cultural Studies Minor consists of 20 credits. Up to two courses may be transferred from another institution. Students must complete (a) two Basic Italian Language Courses; (b) two Cultural Studies courses offered by the ML Department in English; including ML 3150 , ML 3450 ; (c) and a fifth course, either (1) a further Italian language course; or (2) by approval from the instructor, a course in History or Literature including EL 3560 and HI 4557 in which the contributions of the Italian Renaissance are emphasized; (c) a summer abroad course, or (d) a COIL course which supports international collaboration with an Italian institution. The objectives of this minor are to help students acquire a solid foundation in the language, to strengthen their communication skills, and to offer them a broad introduction to Italian culture.

Requirements:

Students minoring in Italian Cultural Studies are required to complete five courses (20 credits) as follows:

A. Two Conversation and Grammar Courses: 8 Credits

ML 1400 - Basic Italian I Credits: 4 Ea.
ML 1410 - Basic Italian II Credits: 4 Ea.
AND

B. Two Culture/Film Courses taught in English

ML 3150 - Modern Italian Civilization Credits: 4 (GE 3)
ML 3450 - Italian Cinema-Neorealism to Present Credits: 4

C. One Additional Course, Either:

A. Sumer Abroad Rome (with Stony Brook University or OW program TBA)

B. Or, One of the Following With Advisement:

ML 2400 - Intermediate Italian I Credits: 4 (With course approval) (GE6)
HI 4557 - Renaissance and Reformation in Europe Credits: 4
EL 3560 - Literatures of Europe, Part I: Old Testament and Homer to the Renaissance Credits: 4 (GE H)

C. COIL Courses:

Sub‑Total (II. A‑b‑c)

BU 4120 - Global Business Credits: 4 (Emphasis on Italy/EU)
or other courses by advisement.