Undergraduate

Italian Studies

The Italian Studies minor is intended to offer students a greater knowledge of the language and an understanding of the Italian way of life as seen in the social structure, political institutions, economy, arts, and culture of Italy.

Italian Studies Program

Program Tracks Available

Minor

Admission Deadline

Early Decision: November 1
Early Action: November 1
Early Action II: December 15
Regular Decision: February 15

Department

Modern and Classical Languages and Cultures

Program Overview

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Studying a language at Assumption means learning how to communicate effectively, yes, but it also means immersing yourself in a different region of the world. Through broadening your horizons, you will become more open-minded, a standout job candidate, and a better citizen of the world. You will develop your linguistic, cultural and critical analysis skills. Adding a language or languages as minor can complement many academic disciplines while enhancing your career potential

A country with a rich artistic and literary history, contemporary Italy plays a prominent role in world affairs as a member of the European Union. Knowledge of Italian language and culture is an asset to students interested in all areas of the humanities as well as international business and foreign affairs

The Italian Studies minor is intended to offer students a greater knowledge of the language and an understanding of the Italian way of life as seen in the social structure, political institutions, economy, arts, and culture of Italy.

Study Italian at Assumption's Rome Campus

Students minoring in Italian are strongly encouraged to study abroad at Assumption's Rome Campus for a semester. Students unable to study abroad work with a departmental advisor to develop an alternate experience, such as an appropriate local internship, in which to apply their language/culture competence.

The Rome Campus

Program Contact

Juan Carlos Grijalva, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Spanish

508-767-7368 jgrijalv@assumption.edu Founders Hall - Room 218

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Program Curriculum

Minor

Develop a greater knowledge of the Italian language and an understanding of the Italian way of life as seen in the social structure, political institutions, economy, arts, and culture of Italy.

A student may complete a minor in Italian Studies with six courses (18 credits)

Required Courses

An Italian language course at the level of Italian 103 or higher. Up to two additional language courses may be included.

An Italian literature course in the original (i.e., ITA 140 Introduction to Literature: Italian Language or equivalent course).

Electives

The remaining courses may be taken in other disciplines where the content deals substantively with Italian culture. These courses include but are not limited to:

ART 223	Renaissance Art
ART 323	Italian Renaissance Painting
ART 324	Michelangelo: Painting and Sculpture
CLT 225	Dante’s Comedy
CLT 266	Italian Cinema
HIS 202	Ancient Rome
POL 338	Nationalism and Fascism
POL 359	Medieval Political Philosophy

A fifth-semester Italian language course.

Depending on the interests of the individual student and the applicability of the course focus in a given term, other courses may be included (ART 224, HIS 204, HIS 205, HIS 206, HIS 212) with departmental approval.

Course Descriptions

Faculty

Richard Bonanno, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Italian

Stacy Giufre Visiting Assistant Professor

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Study Abroad

At Assumption College, the world is your classroom. Students can study and explore abroad in over 50 places from Vienna to England, South Africa, and even our own campus in historic, yet modern, Rome, Italy. Assumption’s study abroad program offers culture, history, and a living classroom for all.

Internships

Assumption starts planning for your future the day you arrive on campus. Our Career Development and Internship Center helps students secure exciting and fulfilling internships where you’ll apply knowledge obtained in the classroom in a professional setting, preparing for a future career or additional study. Assumption connects students to internship opportunities in corporations, government agencies, research hospitals, non-profit organizations, and more.

Assumption's Rome Campus

At Assumption's campus in Rome, Italy, the city and the country become your classroom through daily and weekend-long excursions throughout "the eternal city" and the Italian countryside. This unique study abroad experience will enrich your academic and cultural pursuits as you walk in the footsteps of emperors and gladiators then enjoy delectable Italian cuisine or perhaps a cappuccino after class in a local cafe. (Did you know that your financial aid follows you to Rome?)

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