Minor in Italian

Our students become well-rounded critical thinkers who understand the language, history, culture and literary traditions of Italy, and they go on to enjoy careers in publishing, government, fashion, the arts, international business, banking and education.

The minor in Italian provides students with a basic understanding of the language as well as the history, culture and literary traditions of Italy and other countries where Italian is spoken. We offer students a variety of courses, covering topics from Italian cinema to conversation and composition.

  • Understand the role of Italian literary and cultural tradition within civilization
  • Explore a range of cultural expressions and literary genres through the Italian language
  • Complement your undergraduate studies with a minor

Refine your language skills in our Anderson Language Technology Center (ALTEC), with state-of-the-art equipment and a library of over 3,000 films from around the world

Practice Italian through Education Abroad programs in Florence, Perugia and Ferrara, Italy

Learn from specialized faculty, with focus on the Italian Renaissance, modern Italian literature and cinema, and Italian media and culture

Be successful.

A minor in Italian allows you to enter the global workforce with an understanding of the culture and language of Italy.

 

Broaden your employment possibilities with additional knowledge and skills gained from a minor

 

Work in publishing, government, fashion, the arts, international business, banking and education as a foreign service officer, translator or interpreter, account manager or educator

 

Job growth for language translators and interpreters will be 18% in 2016–26, much faster than average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Academic Plan & Requirements

To earn a minor in Italian, students must complete a minimum of 20 credit hours in Italian language and literature courses, including a total of 9 upper-division credit hours. The minor is open to all undergraduate students at CU Boulder, regardless of college or school.

Community & Involvement

We offer students many opportunities to network with peers and faculty, further their studies, and get the most out of their undergraduate experience.

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