Italian Studies

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Bachelor of Arts (BA), International Bachelor of Arts (iBA)

Study Abroad Double Major Minor

Study Italian languages, literature and linguistics and enhance your understanding of Italy’s place in the global context and the multi-faceted and dynamic Italian culture.

Program Information

Italian Studies focuses on aspects of literature, culture, language, linguistics, media, film, opera, and Italian-Canadian studies. Students may choose major/minor degree options in Italian Studies and iBA Italian Studies or, if completing specializations in other disciplines students may pursue a Certificate of Proficiency in Italian language only.

Degree Information

Campus: Keele
Faculty: Liberal Arts and Professional Studies
Degree: Bachelor of Arts (BA), International Bachelor of Arts (iBA)
Degree Options: Double Major, Minor, Single Major

Duration

3, 4 yrs

Experiential Education

Research / Other Activities

Honours Option

Yes

OUAC Code

YFN

Degree Overview

Study Abroad
You will have the opportunity enhance your studies and add to your university experience by participating in summer studies programs with universities in Bologna, Florence, and Rome as well as full year exchange programs with European universities.

Resources on Campus
As an Italian Studies major you will be able to take advantage of the Multimedia Language Centre, a resource centre dedicated to supporting students who are enrolled in language, literature and linguistics programs.

Flexibility
You are able to choose from a rich array of course offerings every year within the general guidelines and requirements of the Italian Studies program to create a combination of courses which best serve your academic interests and career aspirations.

Our Italian Studies program offers courses in literature, culture, language, linguistics, media, film, opera, and Italian-Canadian studies. As an Italian Studies major, you will be immersed in an interdisciplinary program, with a wide variety of interesting course selections available from the Humanities and Social Science departments.

Sample Courses:
IT 1000 Elementary Italian
IT 1791 Italians in North America: Migration, Immigration and Beyond
IT 2100 Introduction to Italian Linguistics
IT 3000 Advanced Italian
IT 4300 Italian Renaissance Literature
IT 4750 Modern Italian Culture

Certificate of Proficiency in Italian Language - Certificate Requirements

York University students may earn a Certificate of Proficiency in Italian Language concurrent with fulfillment of the requirements for a bachelor's degree. This certificate is also open to students who already hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and who are admissible according to Faculty and University policies. This certificate is open to students pursuing a degree in Italian Culture.

This certificate is not, however, open to students who are pursuing or who already hold a degree in Italian Studies.

To apply for the Certificate of Proficiency in Italian Language students must have successfully completed at least 18 credits in Italian language courses in the Department of Languages, Literatures and Linguistics with a minimum grade of B+ in the last upper-level course taken.

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Career Options

Graduates of our Italian Studies program have gone on to have fulfilling careers in a wide variety of fields. With an Italian Studies degree you have the opportunity to enter the work force with a well-rounded education and options to be successful in a range of different career paths.

Careers:

Cultural Interpreter	Diplomatic Service Worker	Foreign Language Correspondent
Foreign Service Worker	Fundraising Coordinator	Government Administrator
Historical Site Guide	Immigration Officer	International Business Advisor
International Development Worker	Translator	Travel Agent

Italian Studies

Italian Studies

Study Italian languages, literature and linguistics and enhance your understanding of Italy’s place in the global context and the multi-faceted and dynamic Italian culture.

Program Information

Degree Information

3, 4 yrs

Research / Other Activities

Yes

YFN

Degree Overview

Certificate of Proficiency in Italian Language - Certificate Requirements

Career Options

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