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WELCOME|
Welcome to the Italian
Section of Romance Studies! On this page, you'll find information
about the Italian major at Cornell,
resources and links for studying abroad in Italy, and information
about events related to Italian culture, art, cinema, and literature
taking place on campus.
Faculty
T. Alkire, M. Baraldi, K. E. Bättig von Wittelsbach,
T. Campbell, F. Cervesi, S. LoBello, M. Migiel, K. Pinkus,
K. Serafin (on leave), Stefano Selenu.
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MAJORING IN ITALIAN|
Please see the major registration form.
This form is in pdf format.
Students who wish to major in Italian are advised to fill out the registration forms and make an appointment to review it with
the Director of Undergraduate Studies, Professor Marilyn Migiel. She will take into account the student's interest,
preparation, and career goals and will assign the student to an adviser.
In conjunction
with the major adviser, the student will craft an individualized
plan of studies that will meet the minimum requirements for the
major in Italian as listed below.
Inquiries of a general nature can first be directed to the Undergraduate Assistant, Cal Hile.
MAJORING IN ITALIAN: 8 CLASSES REQUIRED:
1. Students must take Ital 2190 (or equivalent course).
2. Students must take Ital 2900,
Perspectives in Italian Culture (or
equivalent course), offered in English in Spring; OR Ital 2950, Cinematic Eye of Italy (or equivalent course). Students who elect to take both of these classes may count them both toward the total of eight classes required for the major.
Note that Ital 2900 has no prerequisites and may be taken at any time.
3. Students must take Ital 2970,
Introduction to Italian Literature (or
equivalent course), offered in Italian in the Fall.
4. Students must take at least five other classes at the 2000 Level or above from an approved list of courses offered in Romance Studies or other departments such as History, Architecture, History of Art, Government, Sociology, and so on. We strongly urge majors to take as many of these electives as possible in Italian.
• At least 1 of these 5 courses must
focus on a period prior to the
1800s.
• No more than 3 of these 5
courses may be taken in English.
• No more than 3 of the total of 8
courses toward the major may be
taken abroad.
MINORING IN ITALIAN|
At Cornell, a minor (formerly called a concentration) is meant to supplement one's central disciplinary focus and as such is indicated on the student's final transcript.
No matter what a student's major is, the minor in Italian Studies provides students with a coherent interdisciplinary program that allows for better understanding of Italian culture. It is also possible for students to practice and improve their Italian language skills.
MINORING IN ITALIAN: 5 CLASSES REQUIRED:
1. Students must take Ital 2190 (or
equivalent course).
2. Students must take Ital 2900,
Perspectives in Italian Culture (or
equivalent course), offered in English
in the Spring; OR Ital 2950, Cinematic
Eye of Italy (or equivalent course).
Students who elect to take both of
these classes may count them both
toward the total of five classes
required for the minor. Note that Ital 2900 has no prerequisites and may be
taken at any time.
3. Students must take at least three
other classes in Italian Studies. Of
these, at least one, but ideally more than one, must be offered in Italian
(literature/culture). The three electives may be chosen from an
approved list of courses offered in
Romance Studies or other
departments such as History,
Architecture, History of Art, Government, Sociology, and so on. We
strongly urge students to consider Ital
2970, Introduction to Italian Literature, as one of the electives.
• No more than two of the five
classes toward the minor may be
taken abroad.
• Students may declare the minor
at any time.
Students wishing to enroll in the minor must fill out the minor registration form and contact the Director for Undergraduate Studies, Professor Marilyn Migiel, who will assign a faculty advisor to students.
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STUDY ABROAD|
Italian
Studies strongly encourages students to consider studying abroad
in Italy. There students will have the opportunity to immerse themselves
in Italian and gain a singular perspective on the Italian cultural
context.
Students are urged to consider the Bologna Cooperative Studies Program
(BCSP) of which Cornell is an associate member. BCSP offers qualified
undergraduate students an opportunity to study for a full academic
year or a second semester at the University of Bologna for credit.
During each semester of the academic year, which begins in October
and extends through June, BCSP students enroll in one or two regular
University of Bologna courses with Italian students. Students may
also take special courses in Italian literature, language, art history,
film studies, civilization, and contemporary politics. Further information
on BCSP may be found at http://www.indiana.edu/~overseas/bcsp.html,
while descriptions of the numerous study abroad programs in Italy
available to students are available at
http://www.cuabroad.cornell.edu/.
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EVENTS|
Cornell Italian-American Organization (CIAO)
CAIO promotes the appreciation of Italian culture across the Cornell
campus by sponsoring activities related to Italian music, language,
history, literature, film, and food. Participating in CIAO-related
activities gives students, particularly Italian-Americans, a chance
to learn more about Italy, its culture, and their heritage. For
further information, please contact K. E. Bättig von Wittelsbach.
OTHER USEFUL LINKS|
Arts & Sciences Career Services
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