Italian Studies Major

Requirements for the Major

A major in Italian Studies requires a minimum of eight courses plus senior thesis. Prerequisites for the major are:  ITAL 001, ITAL 002, and ITAL 033. Requirements for the major, in addition to ITAL044, are seven courses related to Italy selected from the following list or approved by the major adviser:

• ITAL 044 
• two literature courses (one may be taught in English, the other should be upper division Italian, taught at Scripps;
• two history courses;
• two art history courses;
• one general course related to Italy.

Of the above additional courses, a minimum of four must be taken at the Claremont Colleges. 

• A senior thesis written in Italian is also required.