Italian
Italian
| Hours | 45.5 - 66.5 Credit Hours |
| MAP | Major Academic Plan |
Program Requirements
The French and Italian Department requires a minimum of 15 major hours to be taken in residence at BYU for this degree program. These hours may also go toward BYU's 30-hour residency requirement for graduation.
Complete a minor (approximately 16-21 hours) or 15 hours of course work in an area approved by the major advisor.
Courses must be approved before the senior year.
Students who need to strengthen oral skills should enroll in ITAL 211R and 311R.
HCOLL 110 and/or STDEV 317 are recommended.
Complete the following prerequisite courses: ITAL 101, 102, 201, 202. (May be waived with previous equivalent language experience.)
requirement 1 Complete 3 courses
requirement 2 Complete 7 courses
requirement 3 Complete 1 option
Oral proficiency:
Complete ITAL 491 and have an oral proficiency interview (OPI) in the semester in which the last Italian course is taken. The rating will be recorded on the student's transcript. The desired minimum OPI rating is "advanced."
option 3.1 Complete 1 course
Program Outcomes:
Language Ability
Successful students will demonstrate proficiency in speaking and writing Italian at the advanced level, as defined by the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines and ratings.
Research
Students will analyze the literature, language, and culture of Italy drawing upon their ability to locate and consult relevant primary, critical, and theoretical sources.
Critical Thinking
Based on their chosen interdisciplinary curriculum, successful students will demonstrate the ability to articulate and defend in speech and writing clear and orderly thought on Italian literary and cultural topics.