Languages, Literatures and Cultures

Minor Course Requirements

How do I declare an Italian minor?

 

25 hours required

111.01
112.01
115.01
116.01

and choose electives from the following list:

LAN 221.01, 222.01, HIST 107, HIST 221, HIST 224 (Italian Renaissance), ART 368, ART 375 (Italian Renaissance Painting)

ITALIAN COURSES  offered at Illinois State University

111 FIRST-YEAR ITALIAN (Part I) 4 credits           Fall Semester
Emphasizes the four fundamental skills in language learning (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) and also focuses on aspects of Italian culture. 

112 FIRST-YEAR ITALIAN (Part II)             4 credits           Spring Semester
Continuation of Part I.

115 SECOND-YEAR ITALIAN (Part I)         4 credits           Fall Semester
Further development of speaking and listening skills demanded in everyday situations; readings on Italian culture; intermediate to advanced grammar study and composition.

116 SECOND-YEAR ITALIAN (Part II)        4 credits           Spring Semester   
Continuation of Part I.

221 ADVANCED ITALIAN CONVERSATION AND CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY 3 credits           Fall or Spring Semester (Offered every other year)
Study of issues in contemporary Italian society; refinement of oral skills and reading comprehension.

222 INTRODUCTION TO MODERN ITALIAN LITERATURE AND FILM 3 credits           Fall or Spring Semester (Offered every other year)          
Study of representative modern literary texts; viewing and analysis of significant Italian films; advanced grammar and composition.