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Why choose a Minor in Italian?

The knowledge of Italian language, literature, arts, cinema, history and culture is an asset in contemporary society. It allows you to meaningfully interact in a second (or third, or fourth) language, and it is productively instrumental to the study of a range of disciplines, from the sciences to the arts, and is particularly relevant to the study of music, aesthetics and art history. At Â鶹´«Ã½×ÊÔ´ University students can now obtain an Italian Minor by means of accumulating a minimum total of 3 full credits. That is, 6 semesters of classes in Italian.

The Italian Program at Â鶹´«Ã½×ÊÔ´ focuses on a range of topics from national cinema to cuisine, as well as intense language classes, to provide the student with an in-depth knowledge of Italian history and culture. We are also fortunate to have a very active student society in Amici Miei, who organize a number of events and activities.

An Italian Minor is an excellent complement to any Major and it reflects a student’s ability to work in a socio-cultural and linguistic context other than her or his native one. Finally, it really looks good in your transcripts.

Degree Requirements for a Minor

__ Italian 2010.06 (two semesters) Intermediate Italian Language

__ any 0.3 credit (one semester) class in Italian at any level

__ any 0.3 credit (one semester) class in Italian at any level

__ any 0.3 credit (one semester) class in Italian at any level. For example: Ital 2200 Modern Italian Culture and Cuisine; Ital 2201 – Survey of Italian Literature; Ital 2061 History of Baroque Italy

__ any 0.3 credit (one semester) class in Italian at the 3000 level. For example: Ital 3300 Twentieth Century Italian Literature OR Ital 3700 Theatre, Spectacle and Drama in Italy OR Ital 3600 Italian National Cinema

A minor in Italian can be combined with any major, any minor, or combination thereof. While not counting for a Minor in Italian, the Italian for Beginners class (Ital 1010.06, two consecutive semesters) fulfills a Language Requirement at Â鶹´«Ã½×ÊÔ´.

The Italian Studies Program at Â鶹´«Ã½×ÊÔ´ is the only one of its kind in Atlantic Canada, and it can provide a unique addition to your undergraduate degree. Please visit for more information.