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A minor in Italian studies requires at least 18 credits, starting at the 100 level.
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses | ||
| ITAL 101 | Beginning Italian I | 3 |
| ITAL 102 | Beginning Italian II | 3 |
| ITAL 201 | Intermediate Italian I | 3 |
| ITAL 202 | Intermediate Italian II | 3 |
| or ITAL 205 | Intermediate Conversation | |
| Electives | ||
| Select at least three credits at the 300-level or above from courses taught in Italian | 3 | |
| Select three credits from courses taught in either Italian or English 1 | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
English options: WRLD 203 section on Transnational Migration and ITAL 230 count towards the minor.
Students can complete the minor in 5 semesters.
Courses taught in English must focus on subjects related to Italy or Italian culture.
Students should be aware that the English option for the Italian minor may encompass the following: courses completed in a study abroad program that focus on Italian culture or language, any VCU course with Italian content, a capstone project involving Italian content, independent study, or an Italian internship through the Sant’Anna Institute in Sorrento or other VCU study abroad programs.
Note: Language placement test results cannot substitute for completion of course work. Italian studies minors must take at least two upper-level courses at VCU in Italian.