Students interested in an interdisciplinary approach to Italian culture through the combined study of literature, history, politics, art history, music, and film may pursue a major or minor in Italian studies. The guidelines for completion of the major may be obtained from Professor Deanna Shemek or Professor Margaret Brose.

Study and Research Opportunities

• B.A., Undergraduate Minor
• Opportunities for study in Italy through the UC Education Abroad Program (EAP)

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High School Preparation
In addition to completing the courses required for UC admission, high school students planning to major in Italian studies at UC Santa Cruz should emphasize reading and writing skills in high school.

While it is not a condition of admission, students from California community colleges may complete the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) in preparation for transfer to UC Santa Cruz.

Transfer course agreements and articulation between the University of California and California community colleges can be accessed on the ASSIST web site at.

Major Requirements
Each student must complete the lower-division language sequence (Italian 1-6, or equivalent). In addition, students are required to take 10 courses (one course may be lower division), including a core unit of five courses to be taken at UC Santa Cruz: three Italian literature courses, one course in Italian history, and one course in Italian art history. A course on Dante is required. A minimum of five courses must be taught principally in Italian or through Italian language texts read in the original. Five courses may be approved elective courses. One course may focus on Italy in a European or global context. One Italian literature course may be replaced by an Italian culture course. Up to five elective courses may be approved from UC EAP’s year-long study abroad in Italy. All students must complete a senior seminar course focused on Italian literature, history, or art history.

Minor Requirements
Each student must complete the lower-division language sequence (Italian 1-6, or equivalent). Students must also complete five upper-division courses in Italian studies: three Italian literature courses, one course in Italian history, and one course in Italian art history. A course on Dante is required. Three of the five upper-division courses must be completed at UC Santa Cruz; three must be taught principally in Italian. A maximum of two courses may be transferred from EAP.

Education Abroad Program (EAP)
The Education Abroad Program (EAP) offers undergraduate students the opportunity to study at more than 100 host universities and colleges in 34 countries as part of their regular UC academic program. Students receiving financial aid can apply their award to a program abroad. In addition, special scholarships are available for students going to some countries. Funds for small scholarships have been provided by alumni of the program and the UC Office of the President.

Careers

Advertising
Civil service
Communications
Editing
Journalism
Law
Library science
Literary criticism
Literary research
Professional writing
Publishing
Teaching
Translation

These are only samples of the field’s many possibilities.