The undergraduate certificate in Italian offers students the opportunity to develop their proficiency in Italian language and their knowledge of literature and culture in the Italian-speaking world. Advanced courses (300 and 400 level) will allow students to build on the foundation developed in 200-level courses by choosing from a range of courses in Italian literature, linguistics, cinema, culture, and professional communication. The certificate also strengthens the applications of students who intend to pursue careers or graduate study in areas where Italian is useful. The undergraduate certificate in Italian is open to all undergraduate students.
Students can declare an Italian certificate at any time. For more information, please see the department website and/or consult the undergraduate advisor.
Students declared in the Italian major are not eligible to declare the Certificate in Italian.
5 courses and 15 credits, to include: 1
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation (two courses): | 6 | |
| Advanced Italian Language | ||
| Writing Workshop | ||
| Studies in Italian Literature and Culture I | ||
| Studies in Italian Literature and Culture II | ||
| Electives | 9 | |
| Modern Italian Culture | ||
| Advanced Italian Language | ||
| Writing Workshop | ||
| Studies in Italian Literature and Culture I | ||
| Studies in Italian Literature and Culture II | ||
| Structures of Italian | ||
| Rome: Lust for Glory (Taught in English) | ||
| Machiavelli and His World (Taught in English) | ||
| Topics in Italian: Study Abroad | ||
| Introduction to the Romance Languages (Taught in English) | ||
| Special Topics in Italian Literature | ||
| Special Topics in Italian Studies: Culture, Film, Language | ||
| Italian Film (Taught in English) | ||
| Love and Sex in Italian Comedy 2 | ||
| Of Demons and Angels. Dante's Divine Comedy | ||
or LITTRANS 254 | In Translation: Lit of Modern Italy-Existentialism, Fascism, Resistance | |
| Black Death and Medieval Life Through Boccaccio's Decameron | ||
or LITTRANS 260 | Italy and the Invention of America: from Columbus to World War II | |
or LITTRANS 410 | In Translation: Special Topics in Italian Literature | |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Residence and Quality of Work
9 credits taken on the UW–Madison campus
2.000 GPA on all certificate courses
- 1
Courses taken pass/fail are not eligible for the certificate.
- 2
Only one LITTRANS course may count in the certificate.
Certificate COMPLETION REQUIREMENT
This undergraduate certificate must be completed concurrently with the student’s undergraduate degree. Students cannot delay degree completion to complete the certificate.
- (Interpretive communication) Demonstrate that they understand and can analyze of literary and nonliterary texts in Italian representing a variety of topics, time periods, and geographical regions.
- (Presentational communication) Express themselves effectively in spoken and written Italian to inform, persuade, and narrate for different audiences of listeners, viewers, or readers.
- (Interpersonal communication) Express themselves effectively in spoken and written Italian to share information, reactions, and opinions related to a variety of topics and texts.
- (Cultural knowledge) Recognize and explain cultural artifacts, practices, and perspectives of the Italian-speaking world.
- (Linguistic knowledge) Demonstrate a good degree of understanding of lexical, grammatical, syntactic, and stylistic features of the Italian language.
- (Cross-cultural awareness) Demonstrate awareness of difference and diversity by comparing and contrasting culturally situated beliefs, behaviors, and norms of the Italian-speaking world with their own.
- (Engagement with the Italian language and culture) Engage in a sustained fashion with the Italian language, its users, and cultural artifacts in and beyond the classroom, e.g., in their own community, virtual communities, and study abroad.
- For information on language proficiency, language placement, retrocredits, and/or declaring the Italian Certificate, please see the French and Italian department website.
- For advising on the Italian Major or Certificate, please contact the undergraduate advisor.
- For language and international directions advising, please contact the International Directions Advisor in the Language Institute.
L&S career resources
Every L&S major opens a world of possibilities. SuccessWorks at the College of Letters & Science helps students turn the academic skills learned in their major, certificates, and other coursework into fulfilling lives after graduation, whether that means jobs, public service, graduate school or other career pursuits.
In addition to providing basic support like resume reviews and interview practice, SuccessWorks offers ways to explore interests and build career skills from their very first semester/term at UW all the way through graduation and beyond.
Students can explore careers in one-on-one advising, try out different career paths, complete internships, prepare for the job search and/or graduate school applications, and connect with supportive alumni and even employers in the fields that inspire them.
- SuccessWorks
- Set up a career advising appointment
- Enroll in a Career Course - a great idea for first- and second-year students:
- INTER-LS 210 L&S Career Development: Taking Initiative (1 credit)
- INTER-LS 215 Communicating About Careers (3 credits, fulfills Comm B General Education Requirement)
- Learn about internships and internship funding
- INTER-LS 260 Internship in the Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Activate your Handshake account to apply for jobs and internships from 200,000+ employers recruiting UW-Madison students
- Learn about the impact SuccessWorks has on students' lives
ITALIAN FACULTY
Professors Buccini, Livorni, Rumble
Associate Professors Menechella, Phillips-Court, Todorovic
Faculty Associate Eadie