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Italian (Major, Minor) | BA

  • Italian
  • School: SAS
  • Program Code: 560
  • Degree Type: BA
  • Program Type: Minor, Major
  • Program Summary: In a large research university like Rutgers, students in the Department of Italian benefit from a close-knit liberal arts college atmosphere – in smaller, seminar-style courses, they receive training directly from our award-winning research faculty. Students are also encouraged to attend our faculty-led summer study abroad program in Rome. https://italian.rutgers.edu/study-abroad/rome Most students in our program begin with little to no Italian, and complete their degree able to understand, discuss, and write analytically about novels, poetry, film, and pressing issues of international significance in their original language. Our undergraduate program prepares students for a globalized world by providing them cultural immersion and fluency in a language other than English, and solid training in the humanities through a focus on textual analysis, critical thinking and writing, and intercultural interpretation.

  • Go to https://secure.sas.rutgers.edu/apps/mymajor/ and select Italian Meet with Undergraduate Director. https://italian.rutgers.edu/academics/undergraduate/advising

  • Go to https://secure.sas.rutgers.edu/apps/mymajor/ and select Italian Meet with Undergraduate Director. https://italian.rutgers.edu/academics/undergraduate/advising

  • We recommend that students register for approximately 15 credits each semester and no more than 16 credits in their first semester. Your schedule should be well-balanced and include coursework on different subjects. A diverse schedule will help you begin your studies in potential majors and minors; explore a breadth of new knowledge across departments at Rutgers to meet SAS Core Curriculum learning goals; and survey broader academic interests through elective courses as you work to attain the required 120 degree credits for graduation

    Your schedule will look something like this:

    College Writing or English course per placement results (3 credits)

    Italian Language course (3-4 credits)

    Italian Culture or Cinema course (3 credits)

    SAS Core or elective course (3 credits)

    SAS Core or elective course (3 credits)

     Byrne or First-Year Interest Group Seminar (FIGS) (1 credit) 

     Total Credits: 15-16

     

  • Introductory courses recommended by faculty. Include at least one of these in your schedule:

    Course Title

    Course Number

    Credits

    		 Subject on University Schedule of Classes

    Italian Review

    		 01:560:121

    4

    		 Italian (560)
    Italian Culture (taught in English) 01:560:231 3 Italian (560)
    Italian Classic Cinema (taught in English) 01:560:345 3 Italian (560)
    Elementary Italian 01:560:101 3 Italian (560)

     

  • Your first year of college is an opportunity for you to explore fields of interest to enhance your understanding of yourself, the world around you, and your main academic and career goals. Think of your schedule as including courses you must take (English, courses to explore potential majors, etc.) and courses you can take (everything else!) All courses are part of your degree - if necessary, review the components of the SAS degree on this page

    Through these degree components, you will curate your own unique educational experience. Among the courses you may consider, here are potential options. You can always meet with your Undergraduate Director to discuss your course selection. https://italian.rutgers.edu/academics/undergraduate/advising

    Course Title

    Course Number

    Credits

    Subject on University Schedule of Classes
    Introduction to World Literature 01:195:101 3 Comparative Literature (195)

    Introduction to Film I

    01:175:101

    		 3 Cinema Studies (175)
    Europe: Gender, Sex, and Society 01:510:224 3 History (510)

     

     

  • The Schedule of Classes provides information about the courses being offered in a particular semester. There are literally thousands of courses offered each semester at Rutgers, and you may find it helpful to narrow down your options by looking for courses in subjects related to your potential major or minor. Use the recommendations below to find possible introductory courses in other subjects.

    To find potential courses in other subjects related to this one:

    1. On the Schedule of Classes, select the current term, location "New Brunswick" and level "undergraduate". Click continue.
    2. In the Search By box, click the "search multiple subjects" link. Select the following departments:
      • Italian (560)
      • Cinema Studies (175)
      • Classics (190)
      • Comparative Literature (195)
      • History (510)
    3. In Section Status, deselect Closed
    4. In Level of Study, deselect 300 and 400. In general, 100 and 200 are appropriate for first-year students, 300 and 400 are often more appropriate for students with more familiarity with the subject. If you are interested in registering for a 300 or 400 level course, consult with an advisor before registering.

    Review these courses for possible inclusion in your first-semester schedule, or to consider for future semesters.
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