Italian Studies Minor

Affiliation: School of Arts & Letters

Gain an in-depth appreciation of Italian language, culture, and civilization. The rediscovery of Roman civilization was one of the most important aspects of the Renaissance, which began in Italy and spread to the rest of Europe. By studying classical Italian culture, you acquire an understanding of key historical periods in the formation of Italian civilization and get a better perspective on our modern culture as well.

A minor in Italian Studies pairs well with any major —  whether you’re in business, communication, medicine, education, or many other professional fields. Or perhaps you’d just like to pursue a personal interest. The core courses zero in on Italian language and culture, while the supporting courses broaden your perspective, offering choices in various disciplines such as film, art and history.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:

1. A 2.00 GPA in minor requirements.
2. At least nine hours of the program requirements must be completed at Truman State University or through a Truman State University faculty-led program.
3. No grade of ‘D’ is accepted toward the Italian Studies Minor.
4. The Italian Studies Minor requires the successful completion of 15 credits of coursework in Italian studies. These classes, if taken for an Art History, Music, or Classics major, can still be counted toward the Italian Studies Minor.

Many of the minor classes are also available through Study Abroad. For questions, please contact:

Dr. Antonio Scuderi (scuderi@truman.edu)
Dr. Carlo Annelli (cannelli@truman.edu)