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Italian Studies

Catalog pages 182-183

Subject abbreviation: ITAL

Committee in Charge Theda Shapiro, Ph.D., Chair Nicoletta Tinozzi Mehrmand, Ph.D., Italian Marina Pianca, Ph.D., Hispanic Studies Marguerite Waller, Ph.D., Comparative Literature/Women’s Studies Stephen E. Cullenberg, Ph.D. Dean, College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, ex officio

Students are encouraged to consider opportu- nities for study through the Education Abroad Program (EAP). This is an excellent opportunity to become deeply familiar with another country and its culture while earning academic units towards graduation. Stu dents should plan study abroad well in advance to en sure that the courses taken fit with their overall program at UCR. Con sult the departmental student affairs officer for assistance.For further details visit UCR’s International Education Center at inter- nationalcenter.ucr.edu or call (951) 827-4113.

See Education Abroad Program under International Education Center in the Student Services section of this catalog. A list of partici- pating countries is found under Education Abroad Program in the Programs and Courses section. Search for programs by specific areas at eap.ucop.edu/programwizard.

Minor

The Italian Studies minor offers students the opportunity to attain an advanced level of profi- ciency in Italian language while taking a num- ber of discipline-based courses that concen- trate on Italian themes. The minor comple- ments liberal arts degrees in many aspects of Western or European studies, including art his- tory, history, philosophy, political science, and religious studies.

See Minors under the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences in the Colleges and Programs section of this catalog.

Requirements for the minor consist of 20 units, distributed as follows:

  • 2. Eight (8) units chosen from among the

following: EUR 119 (E-Z), ITAL 139, ITAL 162, ITAL 185

  • 3. Four (4) units from among the following:

MCS 173-I/CPLT 173-I, HISE 131

  • b) Music: relevant courses with consent of

advisor

With the consent of the advisor, another course may be substituted for this requirement as long as its content and the student’s work have a suit- able concentration on Italian themes.

Foreign Language Placement Examin a tion A placement examination is required of all fresh- men entering the College of Human i ties, Arts, and Social Sciences who wish to meet the for- eign language requirement with the same lan- guage taken in high school. Con sult the quar- terly Schedule of Classes and placement test .ucr.edu for date and time. Transfer students who have taken a college-level language course may not take the placement examination and should consult with their advisors. No college- level credit may be duplicated. See college placement examination policy.

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