Minor in Italian

The Italian Program within the Department of Languages & Literature focuses on developing students’ linguistic abilities, cultural understanding and critical thinking.

Courses draw on varied sources such as literary and non-literary texts, film, art and music and technology in order to engage students in an evolving global community.

Our accomplished, full-time faculty are tenured, have published significantly in their respective fields of research, and are always available for mentoring and office visits.

Study Abroad

Sacred Heart offers many study abroad opportunities. These include both short-term and long-term experiences.

Requirements 

For students who begin college study at the beginning (IT 101 - 102) or intermediate (IT 151–152) levels, the Italian minor requires the completion of 18 credits. For students who begin college study at the advanced level (IT 201 or above), the minor requires the completion of 12 credits.

Do I need to take a foreign language placement exam?

Students who plan to take Italian and who have any previous experience in the language (junior high school or high school study, study abroad, experience speaking the language with family, etc.) within the past five years should take the foreign language placement exam.