Italian Major
A major in Italian consists of nine courses beyond ITAL 2030 Intermediate Italian (4 c.h.)/ITAL 2040 Intermed Ital Romnc Lang (4 c.h.) and introduces students to Italian literature, culture and thought.
Students pursuing this bachelor’s degree must earn a minimum of 30 credit hours in the Newcomb-Tulane College core curriculum, 120 credit hours in their degree and a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.000. More information on degree and core curriculum requirements can be found here.
See Sample Plan of Study below.
Curriculum Requirements
The student is required to take the following courses:
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ITAL 3130 | Advanced Conversation and Composition | 3 |
| ITAL 3250 | Italian Language through History and Culture | 3 |
| Select four courses devoted to literature or related field at the 4000- or 6000-level (may include one course taught in English upon consultation with the Italian Undergraduate Advisor) | 12 | |
| Select three electives * | 9 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 27 | |
Additional Information
In order to take a 4000-level course taught in Italian a student must have successfully completed a 3000-level course taught in Italian or have received a 4000-level placement.
The junior year and semester abroad programs are integral to the major in Italian and are also encouraged for non-majors.The student can count courses taken abroad towards the major only with prior approval by the Italian Undergraduate Advisor.
At least five of the courses counting towards the Italian major must be completed in residence. At least one of the courses completed in residence towards the major must be an Italian 4000- or 6000-level course.
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Electives
- May include internships.
- May include one course taught in English upon consultation with the Italian Undergraduate Advisor.
Sample Plan of Study
This example plan of study for the BA in Italian represents a fall semester start and encompasses all program requirements. Students are responsible for reviewing university, school, and program requirements, along with prerequisites and the sequencing of courses in coordination with their academic and major advisors.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| Language Prerequisite(s) (Courses vary based on Placement Test results) | Varies | |
| NTC Core and General Electives | 16 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| Language Prerequisite(s) (Courses vary based on Placement Test results) | Varies | |
| NTC Core and General Electives | 15 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| ITAL 3130 | Advanced Conversation and Composition | 3 |
| NTC Core and General Electives | 12 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ITAL 3250 | Italian Language through History and Culture | 3 |
| Select one major elective | 3 | |
| NTC Core and General Electives | 9 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Fall | ||
| Select two major electives | 6 | |
| NTC Core and General Electives | 9 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Select one course devoted to literature or related field at the 4000- or 6000-level | 3 | |
| NTC Core and General Electives | 13 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Fall | ||
| Select two courses devoted to literature or related field at the 4000- or 6000-level | 6 | |
| NTC Core and General Electives | 9 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Select one course devoted to literature or related field at the 4000- or 6000-level | 3 | |
| NTC Core and General Electives | 10 | |
| Credit Hours | 13 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
Program String and Field of Study: LABA_UG, ITAL
For more information, contact the School of Liberal Arts.