Italian Studies Certificate Program

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The Italian Studies Certificate is an interdisciplinary and complementary course of study open to students from any undergraduate degree. The aim of the Italian Studies Certificate is to provide an introduction to the rich and varied culture of Italy by exploring it through a variety of disciplines and subjects. These subjects include literature, history, archaeology, art, cinema, and political thought. Knowledge of the Italian language, both written and spoken, is important for an understanding of Italian culture and is therefore a core element to earning the certificate. The certificate requires 24 credits, which you must select from the following departments: Modern Languages, History, Classics, and Art History.

Required core classes (12 hours):

ILML 335(A-Z) - Italian Literature in English Credit Hours: 4
“Seminars on special topics, carrying varying content, titles, and alphabetical designations. Check the Schedule of Classes each quarter for specific offerings.”
ITAL 341 - Advanced Conversation and Composition Credit Hours:
ITAL 342 - Advanced Conversation and Composition Credit Hours: 4

Electives (12 hours):

You must choose three elective courses from the following two groups (at least one course from each group) for a total of 12 credits.

Group 1:

A H 323 - Italian Renaissance Art Credit Hours: 4
A H 326 - Baroque and Rococo Art Credit Hours: 4
A H 425 - Art of High Renaissance and Mannerism Credit Hours: 4
HIST 356A - The Italian Renaissance Credit Hours: 4
ILML 335(A-Z) - Italian Literature in English Credit Hours: 4
“Seminars on special topics, carrying varying content, titles, and alphabetical designations. Check the Schedule of Classes each quarter for specific offerings.”

Group 2:

CLAR 212 - Roman Archaeology Credit Hours: 4
CLAR 352 - Ancient Rome: Development of the City from the 8th Century B.C. to the 4th Century A.D. Credit Hours: 4
CLAR 362 - The Archaeology of Roman Cities Credit Hours: 4
CLAS 254 - Rome under the Caesars Credit Hours: 4
CLAS 401 - Life of the Romans Credit Hours: 4
HIST 329C - Ancient Rome Credit Hours: 4

Tier III:

Although they do not count toward certificate requirements, you are encouraged to select a Tier III from the following list:

T3 404A - Reconstructing Roman Slavery Credit Hours: 4
T3 410B - The Age of Michelangelo Credit Hours: 4