undergraduate
graduate program
ph.d. requirements
faculty
classes
  undergraduate
graduate + ph.d.
faculty
classes
  undergraduate
graduate + ph.d.
faculty
classes
 

 


ITALIAN UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES

welcome|majoring in italian|Italian major form|minoring in Italian|Italian minor form|study abroad|events


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.

<TOP>



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.

<TOP>

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/.

<TOP>

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

<TOP>

  last updated August 16, 2011