2001-2002 Calendar: Italian

ITA Italian

Introduction

To study Italian is not only to acquire a language, but also to study a rich literature and many-sided culture which have played an important, and sometimes dominant, role in Western civilization. For Canadians, the Italian contribution bears a special significance: the vast influx of Italians has brought changes in our way of life and a living presence to reinforce traditional Italian influences, thus enriching the meaning of the term Canadian.

Italian combines well with other modern languages and literatures, and other programs such as European Studies, Literary Studies, and Mediaeval and Renaissance Studies, but is by no means restricted to these. The many Minor programs listed in the following pages will guide the student interested in the arts, history, linguistics, cinema, or Italian Canadian studies. The four courses offered in translating and interpreting will help train for a career in this field. Of considerable interest to students who will seek employment in an international job market is the Minor in Italian for Business Purposes.

Italian courses are offered for beginners as well for students with an Italian background. Oral practice is included in all language courses. Students well qualified in the Italian language may be excused from language courses in First Year (please see the Undergraduate Coordinator). 300- and 400-series courses are available to qualified third- and fourth-year students and may be taken concurrently. These courses offer a wide range of options in language, literature and linguistics. Except for specialists and majors, it is not necessary to take language courses in the 300- and 400-series, but language courses may be taken without literature courses. In addition, there are courses in culture, cinema and theatre that have no language requirement.

In conjunction with Woodsworth College, ITA courses may be taken in Italy at the University of Siena during July and August. A number of bursaries are available. Students may apply to take their Third Year in Italy under the Study Elsewhere program.

Undergraduate Coordinator:

Dr. M. Scarci, 100 St. Joseph St. Room 203 (416-926-2338)

Enquiries:

100 St. Joseph St. Room 204 (416-926-2345)

Website:

http://www.chass.utoronto.ca/italian/

ITALIAN STUDIES PROGRAMS

Enrolment in the Italian Studies programs requires the completion of four courses; no minimum GPA required.

ITALIAN (B.A.)

Specialist program (Hon.B.A.):
(10 full courses or their equivalent, including at least one 400-series course)
1. ITA 100Y/102Y/101Y/110Y/(133H, 134H)
2. One of the following series of courses.
a. ITA 250Y, 350Y, 450Y (Prerequisite ITA 100Y/(133H, 134H))
b. ITA 251Y, 351Y, 450Y (Prerequisite ITA 101Y/110Y/152Y)
c. ITA252Y1, 352Y1, 452Y1 (prerequisite ITA152Y1)
3. Two 200-series ITA courses including ITA 250Y/251Y
4. One full course or equivalent at the 300+ level in literature
5. Four additional ITA 300+ series courses with at least one full course equivalent at the 400-level, excluding ITA 450Y/452Y

Major program (B.A.):
(7 full courses or their equivalent)
1. ITA 100Y/101Y/102Y/110Y/(133H, 134H)/152Y
2. Two 200-series courses including ITA 250Y/251Y/252Y or JFI 225Y
3. One full course or equivalent at the 300+ level in literature
4. Three additional ITA 300+ series courses (ex-beginners must include ITA 350Y in their selection)

MINOR PROGRAMS:
Italian Cultural Studies (B.A.):
(4 full courses or their equivalent)
1. One full course from: ITA 100Y/101Y/102Y/110Y/(133H, 134H)/152Y or another full language course at the appropriate level
2. ITA 210Y
3. ITA 245Y/(246H, 247H)/248Y
4. One full course or equivalent from: ITA 240Y/303H/304H/340Y/342Y/394H/415H/455Y or from the following ERI courses: ITA 315Y/316Y
NOTE: It is strongly recommended that at least one course be taken in the summer program in Siena
Italian Canadian Studies (B.A.):
(4 full courses or their equivalent)
1. One full course from: ITA 100Y/101Y/102Y/110Y/(133H, 134H)/152Y or another full language course at the appropriate level
2. ITA 210Y, 233Y, 334H, 493H
Italian Cinema Studies (B.A.):
(4 full courses or their equivalent)
Four courses from the following: ITA 210Y, 240Y, 304H, 340Y, 342Y, 441Y or from the following ERI courses: ITA 242Y, 243Y, 342Y, 343Y
Italian and the Arts (B.A.):
(4 full courses or their equivalent)
1. One course in language (e.g., ITA 102Y "Italian for the Arts" or another course at the appropriate level)
2. Three full courses or equivalent from the following: ITA 240Y, 245Y, (246H, 247H), 301H, 340Y, 342Y, 390H, 394H, 410H, 415H, 426H, 480H, 494Y or the following ERI courses: ITA 315Y, 316Y, 372Y, 490Y, 495Y
NOTE: ITA 390H, 395H, 415H, and ERI ITA 315Y, 316Y are open to second-year students
Italian for Business Purposes (B.A.):
(4 full courses or their equivalent)
1. One full course from: ITA 100Y/101Y/102Y/110Y/(133H, 134H)/152Y or another full language course at the appropriate level
2. ITA 253Y
3. Three full courses or equivalent from: ITA 210Y, 233Y, 303H, 304H, 305H, 334H, 472Y, 493H
Italian Communication Studies (B.A.):
(4 full courses or their equivalent)
1. Two consecutive language courses (e.g., ITA 100Y, 250Y; ITA 250Y, 350Y; ITA 101Y, 251Y; ITA 152Y, 252Y; and so on. Higher levels recommended)
2. Two full courses or equivalent from: ITA 240Y, 304H, 340Y, 342Y, 353Y, 360H, 361H, 363H, 430H, 441Y, 452Y, VIC 120Y or from the following ERI courses ITA 355Y, 396H
Italian Language and Linguistics (B.A.):
(4 full courses or their equivalent)
1. Two language courses at the appropriate level
2. Two full courses or equivalent from: ITA 360H, 361H, 363H, 364H, 365H, 430H
Italian Translating and Interpreting (B.A.):
(4 full courses or their equivalent)
Enrolment in this program may require the completion of a first- and/or second-year language course, depending on the student's level of preparation.

ITA 271Y, 371Y, 471Y, 472Y
Italian Literary Studies (B.A.):
(4 full courses or their equivalent)
Enrolment in this program may require the completion of a first- and/or second-year language course, depending on the student's level of preparation, or permission of the Department.

One course in each of the four periods of Italian literature: Middle Ages, Renaissance, 17th and 18th Centuries, 19th and 20th Centuries
Twentieth-Century Literature and Culture (B.A.):
(4 full courses or their equivalent)
Enrolment in this program may require the completion of a first- and/or second-year language course, depending on the student's level of preparation, or permission of the Department.

1. ITA 210Y
2. Three full courses or equivalent from: ITA 303H, 304H, 340Y, 342Y, 381Y, 410Y, 441Y, 485H, 491H, 492H
The Italian Language and Nationhood (B.A.):
(4 full courses or their equivalent)
Enrolment in this program may require the completion of a first- and/or second-year language course, depending on the student's level of preparation, or permission of the Department.

1. At least 1.5 courses from: ITA 360H, 361H, 363H, 430H
2. At least 1.5 courses from all the other offerings in ITA

ITALIAN (B.A.)

Minor program (B.A.):
(4 full courses or their equivalent)
Any 4 ITA courses (at least one course must be a 300/400-level literature course)

SECOND LANGUAGE LEARNING (ITALIAN) (B.A.)

Major program:
(7 full courses or their equivalent)
1. ITA 100Y/101Y/110Y/(133H, 134H) (all with minimum 73%)/152Y
2. JFI 225Y
3. ITA 250Y/251Y/252Y/253Y
4. One full course or equivalent at the 300+ level in literature
5. At least one full-course or equivalent from: ITA 360H, 361H, 363H, 364H, 365H, 430H
6. Two additional ITA 300/400-series courses

ITALIAN - See ALSO MODERN LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES, LINGUISTICS AND LANGUAGES, CINEMA STUDIES, DRAMA PROGRAM (UC), EUROPEAN STUDIES, RENAISSANCE STUDIES (VIC), WOMEN'S STUDIES