ITA 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 in recent years 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, for students who understand an Italian dialect, and for those with Grade 13/OAC standing or equivalent (i.e. "matriculants") in the subject. 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, 21 Sussex Avenue, Room 316 (978-5517)

Enquiries: 21 Sussex Avenue, Room 322 (978-3348)

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)

First Year: ITA 100Y/101Y/101Y/110Y/(133H, 134H)/152Y

Second Year:
1. 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)
c. ITA 252Y, 352Y, 452Y (Prerequisite ITA 152Y)
2. Two 200-series ITA courses including ITA 250Y/251Y/252Y (OAC students may take ITA 210Y in first year)

Third and Fourth Years:
1. ITA 300Y
2. Four additional ITA 300+ series courses with at least one full course equivalent at the 400-level

Major program (B.A.): (7 full courses or their equivalent)

First Year: ITA 100Y/101Y/110Y/(133H, 134H)/152Y

Second Year: Two 200-series ITA courses including ITA 250Y/251Y/252Y/253Y

Third and Fourth Years:
1. ITA 300Y
2. Three additional ITA 300+ series courses (ex-beginners must include ITA 350Y in their selection)

MINOR PROGRAMS: (See below)

Italian Cultural Studies (B.A.): (4 full courses or their equivalent)
1. One full course from: ITA 100Y/101Y/102Y/110Y/(133H, 134H)/142Y/152Y or another full language course at the appropriate level
2. ITA 210Y
3. ITA 254Y/(246H, 247H)
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)/142Y/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 200Y, 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)/142Y/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, 353H, 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.): (Four 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.): (Four 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)

First Year: ITA 100Y/101Y/110Y/(133H, 134H) (all with minimum 73%)/152Y

Higher Years:
1. JFI 225Y
2. ITA 250Y/251Y/252Y/253Y
3. ITA 300Y
4. At least one full-course or equivalent from: ITA 360H, 361H, 363H, 364H, 365H, 430H
5. 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