A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.
Program
- Award
- B.A.
- Credential class
- ceterms:BachelorDegree
- CIP
- 16.0902
- Total credits (published)
- 120
- Credits (computed from items)
- 145
- Catalog edition
- 2026-2027
- Checklist type
- degree-program
Identifiers
- IPEDS UNITID
- 234076
- CourseShelf checklist
- CK_234076_0d953e6b
- CollegeTransfer.Net
- Institution Transfer Profile
- Source
- CourseShelf publish 59
Requirements to complete
Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.
Universal Curriculum Requirements
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PREREQUISITES FOR MAJOR IN ITALIAN STUDIES
3 items
- 3
- These initial courses will likely be those taught in English on Italian topics (Group B ITTR courses and Group C courses). Before beginning the major’s core language courses (Group A), students must complete ITAL 2020 or the equivalent, with a grade of C or better.Not resolved to a course
- Native speakers of Italian must consult with the Director of Undergraduate Studies before taking any Italian courses in order to determine how best to proceed.Not resolved to a course
Requirements for Major in Italian Studies
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Group A: Core Italian Language Courses
2 items
- 3
- 3
Group B: Italian Literary, Film, and Cultural Studies
26 items
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
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- 3
- 1
- 1
- ITAL 5250Dante: The Divine ComedyNot resolved to a course3
- Courses taught in English include:Not resolved to a course
- 3
- 1
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- ITTR 5250Dante’s Purgatory in TranslationNot resolved to a course3
Group C: Italian Studies in Wider Context
20 items
- The course offerings for this group include but are not limited to:Not resolved to a course
- 3
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- 3
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- **Also: literature/film/culture courses taken in English in UVA in Siena (direct credit) or UVA in Florence (transfer credit), or other transfer credit approved by the DUP.Not resolved to a course
Study Abroad
5 items
- The Italian program distinguishes between “recommended” and “approved” study abroad programs.Not resolved to a course
- The following two programs are recommended by Italian faculty: UVA in Siena and UVA in Florence.Not resolved to a course
- Both offer summer and semester-length study terms.Not resolved to a course
- Students who study in a recommended program may count up to 15 credits per semester of study abroad, or 24 credits per year of study abroad toward their Italian Studies major.Not resolved to a course
- Students who study at an approved program in Italy may count up to 12 credits per semester of study abroad or 18 credits for a year of study abroad toward their Italian Studies major.Not resolved to a course
Independent Study
0 items
Distinguished Major Program in Italian
10 items
- 3
- Students meet regularly with the DMP Coordinator to discuss research strategies and set intermediate goals. It is expected that significant work on the thesis will be completed in this semester. In the second semester of their fourth year, DMP’s enroll in the following course:Not resolved to a course
- 3
- Students meet regularly with a faculty adviser to receive guidance on advanced research techniques, critical thinking skills, and effective writing strategies.Not resolved to a course
- The thesis is completed in this semester, and course credits depend on the successful completion of the thesis.Not resolved to a course
- Near the end of the spring semester DMP students present their research results to faculty, graduate students, and invited guests. The DMP will give you the opportunity to:Not resolved to a course
- research a topic of interest in depth over the course of a yearNot resolved to a course
- meet with a professor on an individual basis and receive guidance on advanced research techniques, critical thinking skills, and effective writing strategiesNot resolved to a course
- share your ideas and enthusiasm with other exceptional undergraduates in Spanish, Italian and Portuguese in a monthly colloquiumNot resolved to a course
- present your research results to faculty, graduate students, and DMPs in the department at the end of your fourth yearNot resolved to a course
Eligibility
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When to Apply
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How to Apply
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Program Requirements
4 items
- 3
- Students will meet periodically with the DMP Coordinator and other DMPs to develop research strategies and goals. Substantial work on the thesis will be completed in this semester. During their final semester, students will take the following course and complete work on their thesis. DMPs will present their research at a departmental colloquium in the spring of their final year.Not resolved to a course
- 3
- Theses will be read by the thesis director, a second reader, and the DMP Coordinator, who together will decide on levels of distinction. Details about the format of the final project should be discussed with the DMP Coordinator. A bound copy of the thesis will remain on file in the department’s Del Greco Library. LEVELS OF DISTINCTION: A departmental committee determines different levels of distinction (Distinction, High Distinction, and Highest Distinction), based on the quality of the student’s thesis, the student’s overall work in the major field of study, and the student’s overall college record (minimum GPA of 3.4).Not resolved to a course
Distinctions, Grants and Awards
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Additional Information
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