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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: 416-926-2338 Enquiries:100 St. Joseph St. room 204 (416-926-2345) Italian Studies ProgramsEnrolment 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 full course equivalent at the 400 level) 1. ITA100Y1/ITA101Y1/110Y1/(133H1,
134H1)/ITA152Y1 Major program: (7 full courses or their equivalent) 1. ITA100Y1/ITA101Y1/110Y1/(133H1,
134H1)/ITA152Y1 Minor program: Any 4 ITA courses (at least one full course equivalent 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:ITA340H1/ITA341H1/ITA441H1/ITA347H1 ITA360H1/ITA361H1/ITA363H1/ITA430H1 ITA356Y1/357Y1/358Y1/359Y1 ITA371H1/ITA372H1/ITA471H1/ITA472H1/473H1 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 Faculty of Arts & Science Language CitationThe Department of Italian Studies participates in the Faculty of Arts and Science’s Language Citation initiative for Italian. Proficiency in Italian is an invaluable asset for those wishing to pursue a career in social work, business, applied science, government, law, medicine or education. A knowledge of Italian complements undergraduate studies in other areas, such as music, fine art, literary studies, European history or political science, to name a few. The Language Citation recognizes a significant level of achievement in language study with a high level of academic success. The Citation in Italian is available to students who, having completed a first year language course in Italian (ITA100Y1/ITA101Y1/ITA152Y1) (or the equivalent prerequisite training), earn a grade of at least B- in a second-year language course (ITA250Y1/ITA251Y1/ITA252Y1) and in one FCE in Italian language at the 300 or 400 level. Students should note that, as explained on page 20 of this Calendar, the Language Citation is not equivalent to an academic program and that enrolment in a program is not necessary in order to earn the recognition bestowed by the Citation. See also Linguistics and Languages; Cinema Studies (listed with Innis
College); Drama; European Studies; Renaissance Studies (listed
with Victoria College);
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