Italian Studies
Bachelor of Arts
(Faculty of Arts)
Italy is a country saturated by history and culture and the birthplace of famous artists, scientists and explorers who shaped the world we live in today. Italy has always been an exporter of culture since its beginning in Roman times and continues today, holding more than 60% of the world's art treasures. Along with the popular foods North Americans know and love, household personalities such as Michelangelo, Dante, Vivaldi, Leonardo da Vinci, Galileo and Rita Levi-Mantalcini are instantly recognized and all Italian.
You'll learn Italian and as you do exciting opportunities in Italian fields will be opened for you, such as the culinary arts, music, design, fashion, manufacturing, electromechanical machinery, shipbuilding, space engineering and transportation equipment. You will be able to travel and explore the country with ease, experiencing its many landmarks (the Coliseum!) and appreciating one of the world's most robust economies and cultures.
Coop is available for Italian studies students. Find out more.
Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission applicants are required to present appropriate high school subjects and a competitive average.
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Why take this program?
Having a high level of confidence with your abilities in a second language is becoming increasingly important in our multicultural world. With a BA in Italian your skills will help set you apart when you embark on your chosen career path. Additional Help: Enhance your language acquisition by practicing your language skills outside the classroom. Visit the Il Circolino Language Centre on campus and put into practice the concepts you are studying!
What will I study in my first year?
According to your previous knowledge of the Italian language, you will start your studies at a level which is best suited to your skills. Students with no prior education in Italian can begin at an introductory level, while those who have studied Italian before can work with the department to ensure they are placed in the appropriate level of classes.
You are encouraged to explore a variety of option courses in your first year that will compliment your studies in Italian. You are encouraged to take courses from the faculties of Communication and Culture, Fine Arts, Science or Social Sciences. For example, you may wish to take a course that allows you to explore an interest in astronomy or politics. You could also take a Computer Science course to gain computer skills that employers love seeing on student’s résumés.
What will I study in later years?
As you progress with your studies in Italian you will continue to work on your language skills while you examine Italian art, history, music and religion. If you like to travel, you could even study in Perugia Italy while earning credits towards your degree (several awards are available to students).What can I do with this degree?
The great thing about studying a field in Humanities is that you’ll graduate with a number of marketable skills including:
- Aptitude for Language Acquisition
- Bilingualism
- Public Speaking
- Intercultural Awareness
- Critial Listening
- Translation
- Phonetic Proficiency
Graduates from the History of Philosophy and Science program have anumber of career options available to them in a variety of industries.Here is what some U of C grads have done with their History ofPhilosophy and Science degree:
- Negotiator
- Travel Agent / Tour Designer
- International Banking Officer
- Guide
- English as a Second Langauge Instructor
- UNESCO Officer
- Journalist
To see a full list of potential skills, careers and industries available to you, visit the Career Services Career Profiles website (look under French, Italian or Spanish).
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