2026-2027 Course Catalog

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for the Undergraduate Minor in Italian

The minor in Italian at Illinois offers students an interdisciplinary introduction to the study of Italy in a larger Mediterranean, European and global context. Study abroad is not required but is often a rewarding and significant part of the minor in Italian Studies at Illinois. It is often possible to complete a minor while studying abroad. The minor in Italian Studies strongly emphasizes skills that are valuable for our student’s future careers, but also for their future as global citizens, and their life of the mind: extensive knowledge of a foreign language; strong written and verbal communication skills; cultural and cross-cultural knowledge and understanding; and critical thinking skills.

for the Undergraduate Minor in Italian

Course List

 | Code | Title | Hours |

| --- | --- | --- | | Minimum of 19 hours of course work in Italian language and literature beyond ITAL 103 including: | | | | ITAL 104 | | 4 | | Minimum of 15 hours of electives at the 200- to 400-level. Choose from the following: 1 | | 15 | | ITAL 200 | Italian Studies in a Mediterranean Context | | | ITAL 210 | Practical Review Italian | | | ITAL 220 | Contemporary Italian, Oral and Written | | | ITAL 240 | Italy Middle Ages & Renaiss | | | ITAL 270 | Introduction to Italian Cinema | | | ITAL 310 | Advanced Grammar | | | ITAL 380 | Ital Business & Profess | | | ITAL 390 | Spec Topics Italian Studies | | | ITAL 406 | Italian Culture and Globalization | | | ITAL 413 | Dante | | | ITAL 414 | Petrarch & Boccaccio | | | EURO 415 | Europe and the Mediterranean | | | ITAL 420 | Masterpieces Renaiss Lit | | | ITAL 440 | Modern Italian Novel | | | ITAL 450 | Italian Syntax & Phonology | | | ITAL 470 | Topics in Italian Cinema | | | ITAL 490 | Italian Critical Theory | | | ITAL 491 | Honors Senior Thesis | | | Total Hours | | 19 |

1 : At least 6 of the 15 hours must be taken from among the following advanced-level courses: ITAL 310, ITAL 380, ITAL 406, ITAL 413, ITAL 414, ITAL 420,  ITAL 440, ITAL 450, ITAL 470, ITAL 490.

for the Undergraduate Minor in Italian

The Italian minor develops a student’s proficiency in spoken and written Italian while introducing them to the study of the various literatures, cultures, and societies of Italy. Through coursework in conversation, grammar and writing, and cultural analysis, students explore questions of language, identity, politics, and everyday life across diverse media. The minor complements all majors by strengthening intercultural communication skills, critical analysis, and preparation for globally oriented careers.

for the Undergraduate Minor in Italian

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