Duke University

Duke University

Department of Romance Studies

Durham, NC 27708-0257

French Studies205 Language Center

Italian StudiesBox 90257

Brazilian & Global Portuguese StudiesFax: (919) 684-4029

Spanish/Latin American StudiesTelephone: (919) 660-3101

Dear Italian Studies major,

Welcome to Romance Studies! With this major, you will be able to develop language skills in their social and cultural contexts. The combination of linguistic and cultural competency is an excellent portal to a variety of professional careers in business, government, the humanities, and science. Numerous opportunities are available, including study abroad, work study, interdisciplinary programs, and Fulbright. We offer both an Italian Studies and an Italian and European Studies track within the major.

Italian Studies Track Requirements:

A total of 10 courses are required, of which at least 8 must be at the 300 level or above.

• At least 6must be taught in Italian or have an Italian preceptorial component. If you begin at a language proficiency below the 300 level, you may count up to two of the following: ITALIAN 203, ITALIAN 204, or ITALIAN 213.
• Of these 6 courses, you must have at least one course from each of the following areas: Medieval, Renaissance, Linguistics, and Modern/Contemporary.
• Up to 4 electives from departmental or non-departmental offerings with Italian-related content. These courses may be taught in English.

Italian and European Studies Track Requirements:

A total of 10 courses are required, of which at least 8 must be at the 300 level or above.

• At least 5 must be taught in Italian or have an Italian preceptorial component. If you begin at a language proficiency below the 300 level, you may count up to two of the following: ITALIAN 203, ITALIAN 204, or ITALIAN 213.
• Of these 5 courses, you must have at least one course from each of the following areas: Medieval, Renaissance, Linguistics, and Modern/Contemporary.
• Up to 5 electives from departmental or non-departmental offerings with Italian-related content. These courses may be taught in English.

Department administered program courses taught in Italian throughour Duke-in study abroad programs may be counted towards the major. Pre-approval is needed for courses taught at non-Duke administered programs to determine if they will count toward the major. If you need FL credit for any study abroad course, be mindful that you must submit an application once you return. Contact Kim Travlos () with any questions.

Advising:

Once we have been notified by the registrar’s office of your declaration of the major, we will send an email letting you know which advisor has been assigned to you. This information is also available on your home page in DukeHub. Prior to each registration period your advisor will be contacting you to set up an appointment to discuss course selection and advise you on your progression toward the major. If this is a second major for you, your first major advisor is responsible for making you eligible to enroll. Should you have questions at any point regarding the major, you can either contact your advisor or Romance Studies Program Coordinator Kim Travlos (). She can review your courses to make sure you are on track for completing the major, discuss study abroad credits, or any procedural matters.

We are so glad you are joining us and look forward to being a part of your success here at Duke!

Sincerely,

Elvira Vilches

Director of Undergraduate Studies