The academic requirements for Italian cultural studies represent a specialized course of study within the larger context of a diverse liberal arts education. Not only are these requirements designed to provide a focused and rigorous approach to the core concepts of the discipline, but they also allow ample opportunities for exploration in other subjects and departments throughout the university. By studying Italian cultural studies at DePauw, you will develop comprehensive expertise in your field while enjoying the benefits of a well-rounded education.
Eight
ITAL 171, ITAL 172, ITAL 271, ITAL 272 and additional courses in Italian to complete the major. Note that after the 100 level, courses are not necessarily sequential. Taking an upper level course without taking the 200 level courses needs permission of Program Director.
Up to four, at least 3 at the 300 level or above: ITAL 371, ITAL 372, ITAL 375, ITAL 376, ITAL 471, ITAL 472, ITAL 470. Courses taught in English with emphasis on Italian culture may also apply. Only one at the 100 or 200 level. The list includes ARTH 131, ARTH 132, CLST 154, CLST 256, CLST 264, CLST 310, EDUC 420, ENG 261, HIST 111, HIST 112, HIST 342, MUS 191, MUS 390. Internships in Italy and/or courses taken during study abroad in Italy may count up to 2 credits toward the requirement for the major.
The senior requirement and capstone experience may have an interdisciplinary approach on a topic of interest to the students, including Global Health, Political Science, Sociology, Anthropology, International Relations, Economics, History, Art History, Music, Museum Studies etc. Alternative capstone experiences may include a service learning project directed to the dissemination of Italian Culture, or an innovative project of the student's design, with approval of the Program Director, as long as these projects include a component of scholarship and reflection.
A student may elect an Italian major with a concentration in International Business.
Heritage speakers of Italian majoring in the language must complete a minimum of four courses at the 300 level or higher, including ITAL 375, ITAL 471, ITAL 472. When heritage speakers successfully complete their first three classes at the 300-level or higher, with a grade of C or better in each, they receive two retroactive credits for ITAL 271 and ITAL 272 toward completion of the eight-course major.
Students may satisfy the Writing in the Major requirement for Italian Cultural Studies either with ITAL 375, ITAL 376, ITAL 470, ITAL 471, ITAL 472 or by taking a senior seminar in English in the area of their specialization, where a member of the steering committee will serve as co-advisor. This will open the opportunity for the students to develop their research skills within a community of learners, giving them the chance to discuss and present their work in the context of a seminar. Any course outside of the Italian program may be eligible, according to the student's project and with the approval of the Program Director.
Five
Four courses taught in the target language at any level. Taking an upper level course without taking the 200 level courses requires permission of Program Director.
The minor requires one additional course from the following: ITAL 371, ITAL 372, ITAL 375, ITAL 376, ITAL 471, ITAL 472, ITAL 470 ARTH 131, ARTH 132, CLST 154, CLST 256, CLST 264, CLST 310, EDUC 420, ENG 261, HIST 111, HIST 112, HIST 342, MUS 191, MUS 390. Internships in Italy and/or courses taken during study abroad in Italy may count up to 1 credit toward the requirement for the minor. Only one course may be taken off-campus.
Leveraging the resources of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the Italian cultural studies major and minor at DePauw are interdisciplinary programs that integrate the expertise of multiple departments to develop the knowledge and skills needed to excel in a rapidly changing world.
