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Requirements for a undergraduate major in Italian Studies (as of Spring quarter 2006)

For a Major in Italian Studies, a minimum of sixty (60) credits of coursework (or equivalent) are required at the 300- and 400- levels.  A minimum grade of 2.0 is required in order for a course to be applied towards the Italian major.

Download a pdf version of requirements for a major in Italian Studies (for those who declare the Italian major after the start of spring quarter 2006).

Download a pdf version of requirements for a major in Italian Studies (for those who declared the Italian major prior to spring quarter 2006).

Courses

-301, 302, 303 - Advanced Syntax and Composition (5,5,5) (15 credits)
-401 - Survey of Italian Medieval Literature (5 credits) or 470 - Dante (5 credits)
-402 or 403 - Survey of Italian Early Modern Literature (5 credits)
-404 or 405 - Survey of Italian Modern Literature (5 credits)
-Additional 340/350-level Italian courses [Ital 341, 342, 351, 352] (10 credits)
-20 additional credits in Italian literature/culture/film courses at the 300 or 400 level, with at least 10 of these credits at the 400 level

Please note:

-ITAL 301, 302, and 303 must be taken sequentially
-The prerequisites for 300-level courses beyond 303 vary (some require 203, others require 302, for example). Please check the course catalog to see the prerequisite for a particular course.
-The prerequisite for 400-level Italian courses is completion of/concurrent enrollment in ITAL 303.

Requirements for an undergraduate minor in Italian Studies

Download a pdf version of requirements for a minor in Italian Studies.

Courses

301, 302, 303 Advanced Italian (5,5,5) (15 credits)
15 credits of 400-level coursework in Italian

Study Abroad

Students are encouraged to study abroad on our Rome and Bologna Programs.  Study abroad credits earned on UW programs are considered UW credits rather than transfer credits. Click here to go to our page on study abroad opportunities.

Internship and Service Learning Opportunities

Please visit the Carlson Leadership and Public Service Office in 306 Mary Gates Hall for information on internships and service learning opportunities. 
Phone: (206) 616-2885
Email:   leader@u.washington.edu

Career Counseling and Letter of Recommendation Service

Visit the Center for Career Services in 134 Mary Gates Hall. 
Phone: (206) 543-0535. 

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