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This minor is designed to be completed with any major in four years.
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The minor in Italian Studies focuses on Italian language and culture. You'll take both introductory and advanced courses in the Italian language, gaining proficiency in speaking and writing.
Course also cover topics such as Italian geography, society and current events, and you'll gain experience research and discussing these topics.
In addition to your language courses, the minor also includes electives on the history of Italy, covering topics including the Italian renaissance and Italian identities in historical context.
The World Languages and Literatures Department in the College of Liberal Arts offers courses and programs in a range of languages from around the globe and provides a number of opportunities for students, including guest speakers, language clubs, and contests and scholarships.
A minor in Italian studies offer the foreign language skills you need to work a range of careers that require foreign language skills, including translation and interpretation, foreign service or international organizations. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 24 percent job growth for interpreters and translators between 2020 and 2030, which is much faster than average. This growth is largely driven by globalization and an increasingly diverse U.S. population, according to the BLS.
In addition, skills gained in an Italian studies minor can complement your major and give your additional versatility in industries such as communications, health care and business, where your language skills can help you communicate with a greater number of clients abroad and interact with a Italian speakers in the U.S.
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