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Italian Studies
Major and Minor
The study of Italian focuses on a knowledge of the language itself,
which can then be followed by the study of Italian literature and culture.
Students study texts written during specific periods of time such as
the Italian Renaissance, genres such as short fiction and autobiography,
and themes including the effects of war and gender roles. Students of
Italian also perform in-depth study of significant authors such as Dante
and Machiavelli, and strive to understand the influence of Italian authors
on their country and the rest of the world.
Highlights of the Hopkins Program
Small classes offer the ideal environment for active participation and
discussion. The program’s flexibility encourages students
to combine studies in other programs, such as history, anthropology,
history of art, English, or film and media studies, with a major or
minor in Italian. The department emphasizes intense reading of individual
texts. Most courses beyond the level of basic language instruction
are devoted to literature. The department sponsors a variety of on-campus
activities, such as foreign films, lectures by visiting scholars, and
informal conversation groups.
Departmental Homepage
Direct access to the department’s undergraduate information and
their own description of their programs.
http://web.jhu.edu/romance/undergrad.html
Scheduling
Sample First Semester Schedule
- Appropriate level of Italian language
- History, anthropology, and/or political science courses that focus
on Italy
- Consider an elective N, Q, or E course to begin distribution requirements
- Elective S course
- Elective course
- Total 12-16 credits
Major and Minor Checklists
A checklist which can be used for exploring the requirements of a potential
major or minor and monitoring your own degree progress.
Major:http://www.jhu.edu/advising/images/checklists_pdf/ItalianStudiesMajor.doc
Minor:http://www.jhu.edu/advising/images/checklists_pdf/ItalianStudiesMinor.doc
Career Exploration
Skill Set
The “real world” skills you’ll develop with a major
in Italian Studies:
- Understanding cultural diversity
- Analyzing and translating content
- Adapting to other cultures
- Comparing translations and interpretations
- Reporting and editing information
Career Center
What have alumni done with their major in Italian Studies?
http://www.jhu.edu/careers/students/explore/majors/languages.html
More information about career possibilities with a major in Italian
Studies:
http://www.jhu.edu/careers/students/explore/sheets/foreign.pdf
Looking for information about majors, careers,
and finding jobs and internships? Visit the Career Center’s website:
http://www.jhu.edu/careers/
Last modified: December 9, 2008 |
