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

ITALIAN (B.A.)

Specialist program (Hon.B.A.):
(10 full courses or their equivalent, including at least one 400-series course)
1. ITA 100Y1/101Y1/102Y1/110Y1/(133H1, 134H1)/152Y1
2. One of the following series of courses.
a. ITA 250Y1, 350Y1, 450Y1 (Prerequisite ITA 100Y1/102Y1(133H1, 134H1))
b. ITA 251Y1, 351Y1, 450Y1 (Prerequisite ITA 101Y1/110Y1)
c. ITA 252Y1, 352Y1, 452Y1 (Prerequisite ITA 152Y1)
3. Two 200-series ITA courses including ITA 250Y1/251Y1/252Y1
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 450Y1/452Y1

Major program (B.A.):
(7 full courses or their equivalent)
1. ITA 100Y1/101Y1/102Y1/110Y1/(133H1, 134H1)/152Y1
2. Two 200-series courses including ITA 250Y1/251Y1/252Y1 or JFI 225Y1
3. One full course or equivalent at the 300+ level in literature
4. Three additional ITA 300+ series courses (ex-beginners must include ITA 350Y1 in their selection)

MINOR PROGRAMS:
Italian Cultural Studies (B.A.):
(4 full courses or their equivalent)
1. One full course from: ITA 100Y1/101Y1/102Y1/110Y1/(133H1, 134H1)/152Y1 or another full language course at the appropriate level
2. ITA 210Y1
3. ITA 245Y1/248Y1/(356/357Y1)/(358/359Y1)
4. One full course or equivalent from: ITA 240Y1/303H1/304H1/340Y1/347H1/394H1/415H1/455H1 or from the following ERI courses: ITA 315Y1/ 316Y1
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 100Y1/101Y1/102Y1/110Y1/(133H1, 134H1)/152Y1 or another full language course at the appropriate level
2. ITA 210Y1, 233Y1, 334H1, 493H1
Italian Cinema Studies (B.A.):
(4 full courses or their equivalent)
Four courses from the following: ITA 210Y1, 240Y1, 304H1, 340Y1, 347H1, 441H1 or from the following ERI courses: ITA 242Y1, 243Y1, 342Y1, 343Y1
Italian and the Arts (B.A.):
(4 full courses or their equivalent)
1. One course in language (e.g., ITA 102Y1 “Italian for the Arts” or another course at the appropriate level)
2. Three full courses or equivalent from the following: ITA 240Y1, 245Y1, 248Y1, (356/357Y1), (358/359Y1), 301H1, 340Y1, 347H1, 390H1, 394H1, 410H1, 415H1, 426H1, 494Y1 or the following ERI courses: ITA 315Y1, 316Y1, 372Y1, 490Y1, 495Y1
NOTE: ITA 390H1, 395H1, 415H1, and ERI ITA 315Y1, 316Y1 are open to second-year students
Italian for Business Purposes (B.A.):
(4 full courses or their equivalent)
1. One full course from: ITA 100Y1/101Y1/102Y1/110Y1/(133H1, 134H1)/152Y1 or another full language course at the appropriate level
2. ITA 253Y1
3. Three full courses or equivalent from: ITA 210Y1, 233Y1, 303H1, 304H1, 305H1, 334H1, 472Y1, 493H1
Italian Communication Studies (B.A.):
(4 full courses or their equivalent)
1. Two consecutive language courses (e.g., ITA 100Y1, 250Y1; ITA 250Y1, 350Y1; ITA 101Y1, 251Y1; ITA 152Y1, 252Y1; and so on. Higher levels recommended)
2. Two full courses or equivalent from: ITA 240Y1, 304H1, 340Y1, 347H1, 353Y1, 360H1, 361H1, 363H1, 430H1, 441H1, 452Y1, VIC 120Y1 or from the following ERI courses ITA 355Y1, 396H1
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 360H1, 361H1, 363H1, 364H1, 365H1, 430H1
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 271Y1, 371Y1, 471Y1, 472Y1
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 210Y1
2. Three full courses or equivalent from: ITA 303H1, 304H1, 340Y1, 347H1, 381Y1, 410H1, 441H1, 491H1, 492H1
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 360H1, 361H1, 363H1, 430H1
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 100Y1/101Y1/110Y1/(133H1, 134H1) (all with minimum 73%)/152Y
2. JFI 225Y1
3. ITA 250Y1/251Y1/252Y1/253Y1
4. One full course or equivalent at the 300+ level in literature
5. At least one full-course or equivalent from: ITA 360H1, 361H1, 363H1, 364H1, 365H1, 430H1
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