Note: Department chairs frequently change at the beginning of the academic year. Students should contact departments for updated information.
Summary of Requirements for the Major
● Prerequisites: Italian 0051, 0052, or equivalent placement with a minimum grade of C. Required courses: 10 courses, including Italian C061, Italian 0062, and Italian W250. Two cognate courses in English may be accepted as part of the required courses with the written permission of the faculty advisor. ● Note: Students who place out of Italian C061 will need one additional elective; those who place out of Italian 0062 will need two additional electives.
Requirements for the Major
*Indicates writing capstone for the major
Requirements for the Minor
● Prerequisites: Italian 0051 or equivalent placement with a minimum grade of C. ● Required courses: six courses from the Italian curriculum.
Requirements for the Special Foreign Language Certificate in Italian
Six courses (20 semester hours), beginning with Italian 0051 and including Italian 0127—Italian for Business and Travel
Distinction in Major
To be considered for Distinction in Major in Italian, students must:
● Complete the requirements for the concentration in Italian with a GPA of at least 3.50; ●Have an overall GPA of at least 3.25; ●Be recommended to the Chair of the department by the Italian faculty advisor.
Study Abroad
Students declaring a major or minor in Italian are encouraged to study abroad. Temple has its own campus in Rome, Italy, which offers courses in a variety of fields including language, art, architecture, and international business. Students interested in studying in Italy should discuss their plans with the Italian faculty advisor as early as possible.
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