Italian (Supplementary Major)

Literature and Culture Concentration

Supplementary majors in Italian with a concentration in literature and culture are expected to demonstrate competency in the language and to complete 8 courses that total at least 24 credits beginning at the 20xxx level or above, including no more than two 20xxx-level courses (ROIT 20201 and ROIT 20202 count as two courses for the supplementary major; ROIT 20111 counts as one course toward the supplementary major), ROIT 30711 (Medieval-Renaissance Italian Literature and Culture), ROIT 30721 (Modern Italian Literature and Culture), ROIT 53000 (Italian Seminar), and a minimum of three elective ROIT courses in Italian literature or culture at the 30xxx or 40xxx level or above. ROIT 30310 (Passage to Italy) is recommended for all supplementary majors. A maximum of two of these elective ROIT courses may be conducted in English or with texts in translation, or may be substituted by courses on Italian subjects originating in other disciplines or departments (for example, architecture, art history, music, or history). Equivalent Italian language, literature, or culture courses from foreign study programs or other universities may be substituted for any of the courses by permission. Fifty percent of the credits for the major must be taken in residence at Notre Dame. AP credit may not be applied toward the major.

Italian Studies Concentration

The supplementary major in Italian with a concentration in Italian Studies requires 8 courses that total at least 24 credits beginning at the 20000 level or above, to be chosen as follows: Four courses must be ROIT courses in Italian language, literature, and culture and taught in Italian, including no more than two courses at the 20000 level. The other four courses must be on Italian subjects or strictly relevant to Italian culture, and must not be drawn from more than three disciplines or departments, such as history, art history, classics, FTT, music, or political science (the courses may of course be listed under ROIT). Three of these four courses must be at the 30000 level or above; no more than one may be at the 20000 level. In order to create a coherent program, the selection of courses must be approved by the Associate DUS in Italian (or committee, if appropriate). Equivalent courses from study abroad programs or other universities may be substituted by permission. Fifty percent of the credits for the major must be taken in residence at Notre Dame. AP credit may not be applied toward the major.