宾夕法尼亚大学

Italian Studies at Penn is aligned with evolving trends in the discipline, which multiply related subject areas and encourage a variety of critical approaches. Built on requirements of language proficiency and a core knowledge of literary history, the curriculum opens the encyclopaedic world of both high and popular Italian culture as it is reflected across time and social groups. The curriculum allows the student considerable discretionary control in the choice of courses.

The major in Italian Studies has two tracks or concentrations: 1) Italian Literature, 2) Italian Culture. The foundation of both is Italian language, which students will have the opportunity to master in all four areas of communication: speaking, listening, reading, writing. Building on that firm linguistic base, students may chose one of two tracks. Each one envisions a mix of courses taught in Italian and English, within Romance Languages and in other departments. The difference between the two concentrations is a matter of weighting. Those who choose the first will shape a curriculum that emphasizes the writers of Italy from classical to contemporary and courses taught in Italian. Those who choose the second will take more interdisciplinary courses taught in English, ranging from Italian culture historically to present-day issues of Italian identity in the world.

A third option is the Dual Degree sponsored by the Department of Romance Languages, which accommodates students who wish to combine Italian with French or Spanish.

Italian Literature Concentration

Required Courses

1. Italian 201: Advanced Italian I (or an equivalent course, which can be taken abroad). With permission from the Undergraduate Chair, may be taken concurrently with 203. Prerequisite for courses taught in Italian at the 200 and 300 level.

Italian Culture Concentration

Required Courses

1. Italian 201: Advanced Italian I (or an equivalent course, which can be taken abroad). With permission from the Undergraduate Chair, may be taken concurrently with 203. Prerequisite for courses taught in Italian at the 200 and 300 level.

2. One of the following:

• Italian 202: Advanced Italian II
• Italian 203: Introduction to Italian Literature and Culture
• Italian 204: Italian Civilization through Cinema