Italian Studies at Boston University

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Overview The first is spoken and written Italian, sufficient to live and study successfully in Italy and/or to use Italian media and research tools for careers involving Italy and Italian culture. The second is the ability to read and interpret Italian literature of all periods and genres. The third is a knowledge of the social, political, economic, and cultural realities of today’s Italy.All Italian Studies majors at Boston University are encouraged to spend at least one semester of study at Boston University’s Centro Studi in Padua, where they may live with an Italian family and may enroll directly at the University of Padua, taking courses alongside local students in any academic field. An “Interdisciplinary track” is also available for the major, in which students may elect 3 of their 13 major courses from a field related to Italian culture such as history of art & architecture, history, European studies, philosophy, international relations, or classical studies.An undergraduate degree in Italian Studies enables students to pursue careers in a great variety of areas: diplomacy, professional translation, design, fashion, language instruction, the arts, arts management, bilingual journalism, international business, and law. The degree also qualifies students for graduate study in education, Italian literature, and history.Learning OutcomesMet ACTFL goals of advanced-low level proficiency in speaking, reading, writing, and the understanding of spoken Italian, and the ability to use these skills in a range of academic and everyday situations.Advanced knowledge of major periods of Italian literature and other cultural texts with understanding of historical, generic, or cultural context.Demonstrated capacity to read critically and closely, to interpret texts, and to evaluate arguments about literary and cultural texts and topics.Ability to produce an organized, well-supported argument in writing; to write clearly and persuasively; and to observe ethical and precise citation practices. I want to find another Bachelor Course

The major in Italian Studies at Boston University provides students all the means necessary to attain three, interrelated kinds of proficiency.

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1 : Common Application or Coalition Application High School TranscriptSenior Year GradesCounselor Recommendation and School Report Form Teacher EvaluationStandardized TestsSecondary School RecordsDocumentation of Financial SupportCopy of Data Page of Passport

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USD 56,854 / year

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