Italian (B.A.) Academic Course Map
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The Bachelor of Arts degree in Italian prepares students to live and work in a global society by developing multilingualism and intercultural competency. Students will master Italian language skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing) needed for all purposes of daily life and gain diverse perspectives on Italian culture though courses focusing on literature, history, visual arts, film, media and business.
The program promotes an understanding of the role of the Italian literary and cultural tradition within today's global society. As the birthplace of Dante, Boccaccio, Michelangelo and Da Vinci, Italy was the cradle of the Renaissance. Italy continues to project a powerful, formative influence into our own day through the work of contemporary writers like, Elena Ferrante, Dacia Maraini, Primo Levi, Italo Calvino and Umberto Eco; composers like Gioachino Rossini, Giacomo Puccini and Giuseppe Verdi; philosophers and critics like Benedetto Croce, Antonio Gramsci, Fanco Cassano and Giorgio Agamben; educators like Maria Montessori; and filmmakers like Federico Fellini, Pier Paolo Pasolini and Roberto Benigni. Thus, in addition to supplying the necessary background for advanced professional study and specialization, the Italian major introduces students to a rich literary, artistic and intellectual history at the roots of the modern world.
Admission Requirements
Students who begin at a Colorado Community College can transfer directly to CU ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ to finish their degree in any of the programs offered by the College of Arts and Sciences.ÌýPlease see the CU ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ College of Arts & Sciences’ÌýColorado Community College webpageÌýfor more information detailed information admissionsÌýrequirements for students transferingÌýfrom a Colorado Community College.Ìý
Transfer Recommendations
To graduate in a 4-year time frame, it is important that students follow the recommended schedule. Students who wish to continue their education at the community college beyond the number of credits specified below should explore with both community college and CU ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ staff how their graduation timeline, COF stipend, and financial aid will be affected.
Suggested Four-Year Course Plan for Italian (ITAL) major
This is a suggested guide of coursework only and is subject to change. Always consult your academic advisor for graduation planning purposes. Depending on a student’s situation, a different plan might be more applicable.
This course map DOES NOT lead to a student earning an associate degree at a Colorado community college and has students transferring to CU ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ after one academic year at a community college.
Community College (first year)
Fall Semester 1
| Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 1021 | English Composition I (GT-CO1) | 3 |
| MAT 1240 | Math for the Liberal Arts or any other GT-MA1 Course | 3 |
| Ìý | Guaranteed Transfer Social & Behavioral Sciences Course (GT-SS1, GT-SS2, GT-SS3) | 3 |
| Ìý | Guaranteed Transfer Natural & Physical Sciences Course (GT-SC1) | 4 |
| Ìý | Total Credits | 13 |
Spring Semester 1
| Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 1022 | English Composition II (GT-CO2) | 3 |
| HIS 1310 OR HIS 1320 | Western Civilization: Antiquity-1650 (GT-HI1) OR Western Civilization: 1650-Present (GT-HI1) | 3 |
| ETH 2015 OR ANT 2115 OR SOC 2018 OR WST 2000 | Discrimination, Diversity, & Difference in the U.S. (GT-SS3) OR Native Peoples of North America (GT-SS3) OR Sociology of Diversity (GT-SS3) OR Intro to Women Studies (GT-SS3) | 3 |
| Ìý | Guaranteed Transfer Social & Behavioral Sciences Course (GT-SS1, GT-SS2, GT-SS3) | 3 |
| Ìý | Guaranteed Transfer Natural & Physical Sciences Course (GT-SC1 or SC2) | 4 |
| Ìý | Total Credits | 16 |
Total credits at community college: 29
Completion of the two semesters of coursework listed above will not fill any requirements in the Italian major but will fulfil a significant proportion of your General Education requirements at CU ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½.
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CU ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ (last three years)
Fall Semester 2
| Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ITAL 1010 | Beginning Italian 1 | 4 |
| Ìý | Gen. Ed. Distribution Course (Natural Sciences) | 4 |
| Ìý | Lower- or Upper-Division Elective | 3 |
| Ìý | Lower- or Upper-Division Elective | 3 |
| Ìý | Total Credits | 14 |
Spring Semester 2
| Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ITAL 1020 | Beginning Italian 2 | 4 |
| Ìý | 1000- or 2000-level ITAL Course (Taught in English) | 3 |
| Ìý | Gen. Ed. Distribution Course (Social Sciences) | 3 |
| Ìý | Lower- or Upper-Division Elective | 3 |
| Ìý | Lower- or Upper-Division Elective | 3 |
| Ìý | Total Credits | 16 |
Fall Semester 3
| Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ITAL 2110 | Intermediate Italian Reading, Grammar, and Composition 1 | 4 |
| Ìý | ITAL Upper-Division Elective (Taught in English) | 3 |
| Ìý | Gen. Ed. Diversity Course (Global Perspective) | 3 |
| Ìý | Lower- or Upper-Division Elective | 3 |
| Ìý | Lower- or Upper-Division Elective | 3 |
| Ìý | Total Credits | 16 |
Spring Semester 3
| Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ITAL 3013 | Exploring Contemporary Italy: Conversation and Reading | 3 |
| Ìý | Upper-Division ITAL Major Elective | 3 |
| Ìý | Upper-Division Non-Major Elective | 3 |
| Ìý | Upper-Division Non-Major Elective | 3 |
| Ìý | Upper-Division Non-Major Elective | 3 |
| Ìý | Total Credits | 15 |
Fall Semester 4
| Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ITAL 3015 | Italia Oggi | 3 |
| Ìý | Upper-Division ITAL Major Elective (Taught in Italian) | 3 |
| Ìý | Upper-Division ITAL Major ElectiveÌý | 3 |
| Ìý | Upper-Division Non-Major Elective | 3 |
| Ìý | Upper-Division Non-Major Elective | 3 |
| Ìý | Total Credits | 15 |
Spring Semester 4
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| ITAL Upper-Division Major Elective (Taught in Italian) | 3 |
| ITAL Upper-Division Major ElectiveÌý | 3 |
| Upper-Division Elective | 3 |
| Upper-Division Non-Major Elective | 3 |
| Upper-Division Non-Major Elective | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Total credits at CU ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½: 91
Completion of all eight semesters of coursework listed above fulfills the requirements for a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a major in Italian at CU ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½.
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