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. Students may choose from Specialist, Major and Minor programs in Italian Studies.

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 in conjunction with the International Student Exchange Office.

Undergraduate Coordinator:
Dr. R . Longo Lavorato, 100 St. Joseph St. Room 211 (416-926-2338)

Enquiries:
100 St. Joseph St. Room 204 (416-926-2345)
Web site: http://www.utoronto.ca/italian/

Italian Studies Programs

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

Italian (Arts program)

Specialist program:

(10 full courses or their equivalent, including at least one 400-series course)
1. ITA100Y1/ITA101Y1/ITA102Y1/110Y1/(133H1, 134H1)/ITA152Y1
2. One of the following series of courses.
a. ITA250Y1, ITA350Y1, (Prerequisite ITA100Y1/ITA102Y1(133H1, 134H1))
b. ITA251Y1, ITA351Y1, (Prerequisite ITA101Y1/110Y1)
c. ITA252Y1, ITA352Y1, (Prerequisite ITA152Y1)
3. Two 200-series ITA courses including ITA250Y1/ITA251Y1/ITA252Y1
4. Two full courses or equivalent at the 300+ level in literature. Students must complete at least ONE half course in THREE separate periods of Italian literature.
5. Four additional ITA 300+ series courses with at least one full course equivalent at the 400-level..
6. No more than TWO full courses or equivalent where the language of instruction is English may be counted towards the Specialist Program.

Major program:
(7 full courses or their equivalent)
1. ITA100Y1/ITA101Y1/ITA102Y1/110Y1/(133H1, 134H1)/ITA152Y1
2. Two 200-series courses including ITA250Y1/ITA251Y1/ITA252Y1 or JFI225Y1
3. One full course or equivalent at the 300+ level in literature
4. Three additional ITA 300+ series courses (ex-beginners must include ITA350Y1 in their selection)

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

Italian Culture and Communication Studies (Arts program)

Minor program:
4 full courses (or equivalent) including ONE full course equivalent from any of the following:
ITA340Y1/ITA441H1/ITA347H1/ITA360H1/ITA361H1/ITA363H1/364H1/ ITA430H1/365H1/356Y1/357Y1/358Y1/359Y1/ITA371Y1/ITA471Y1/ ITA472Y1/ITA385H1

Second Language Learning (Italian) (Arts program)

Major program:
(7 full courses or their equivalent)
1. ITA100Y1/ITA101Y1/110Y1/(133H1, 134H1) (all with minimum 73%)/ITA152Y1
2. JFI225Y1
3. ITA250Y1/ITA251Y1/ITA252Y1/ITA253Y1
4. One full course or equivalent at the 300+ level in literature
5. At least one full-course or equivalent from: ITA360H1, ITA361H1, ITA363H1, 364H1, 365H1, ITA430H1
6. Two additional ITA 300/400-series courses

See also Modern Languages and Literatures; Linguistics and Languages; Cinema Studies; Drama; Europeans Studies; Renaissance Studies (listed with Victoria College); Women's Studies (listed with New College)