| COURSE | TITLE | S.H. |
|---|---|---|
| FIRST YEAR REQUIREMENT -STUDENT SUCCESS | ||
| YSU 1500 | Success Seminar | 1-2 |
| or SS 1500 | Strong Start Success Seminar | |
| or HONR 1500 | Intro to Honors | |
| General Education Requirements | ||
| ENGL 1550 | Writing 1 | 3-4 |
| or ENGL 1549 | Writing 1 with Support | |
| ENGL 1551 | Writing 2 | 3 |
| CMST 1545 | Communication Foundations | 3 |
| Mathematics Requirement | 3 | |
| Arts and Humanities (2 courses) | 6 | |
| Natural Sciences (2 courses, 1 with lab) (6-7 s.h.) | 7 | |
| Social Science (2 courses) | 6 | |
| Social and Personal Awareness (2 courses) | 6 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| ITAL 1505 | Elementary Italian 1 | 4 |
| ITAL 1506 | Elementary Italian 2 | 4 |
| ITAL 2607 | Intermediate Italian 1 | 4 |
| ITAL 2608 | Intermediate Italian 2 | 4 |
| ITAL 3701 | Service Learning in Italian | 2 |
| ITAL 4880 | Italian Conversation and Composition Capstone 1 | 4 |
| Select five courses from the following (20 s.h.): | 20 | |
| Italian Phonetics and Phonology | ||
| Italian Civilization and Culture | ||
| Italian Linguistics | ||
| Survey of Italian Literature 1 | ||
| Survey of Italian Literature 2 | ||
| Contemporary Italian Literature | ||
| Advanced Italian Conversation and Composition | ||
| Literary Representations of 19th Century Italy | ||
| Study Abroad in Italian | ||
| Minor | 18 | |
| Electives to meet 120 hours | 32 | |
| Total Semester Hours | 130-132 | |
| 1 | The goal of ITAL 4880 Italian Conversation and Composition Capstone is to have the student achieve the level of Advanced Low on the ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview and Writing Proficiency Test. |
Study Abroad in Italy
Italian majors are encouraged to study abroad at some point in their undergraduate career. Credits earned in ITAL 3799 Study Abroad in Italian may be counted toward the major. Students should consult with the Italian faculty and with the International Programs Office for assistance in choosing an appropriate program.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | S.H. | |
| YSU 1500 | Success Seminar | 1 |
| ITAL 1505 | Elementary Italian 1 | 4 |
| ENGL 1550 or ENGL 1549 | Writing 1 or Writing 1 with Support | 3-4 |
| MATH 2623 | Quantitative Reasoning or Introduction to Logic or Introductory Statistics | 3 |
| Natural Science GER | 3 | |
| Semester Hours | 14-15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ITAL 1506 | Elementary Italian 2 | 4 |
| ENGL 1551 | Writing 2 | 3 |
| CMST 1545 | Communication Foundations | 3 |
| Social and Personal Awareness GER | 3 | |
| Arts and Humanities GER | 3 | |
| Semester Hours | 16 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| ITAL 2607 | Intermediate Italian 1 | 4 |
| ITAL 3701 | Service Learning in Italian | 2 |
| Natural Science with Lab GER | 4 | |
| Social and Personal Awareness GER | 3 | |
| Minor course | 3 | |
| Semester Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ITAL 2608 | Intermediate Italian 2 | 4 |
| Social Science GER | 3 | |
| Arts and Humanities GER | 3 | |
| Minor course | 3 | |
| ITAL 3700-Level Course 1 | ||
| Semester Hours | 13 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Fall | ||
| ITAL 3700-level course 1 | 4 | |
| Social Science GER | 3 | |
| Minor 2600/3700-level course | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Semester Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ITAL 3700-level course 1 | 4 | |
| ITAL 3700-level course 1 | 4 | |
| Minor 2600/3700-level course | 3 | |
| Elective 3700/4800-level | 3 | |
| Semester Hours | 14 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Fall | ||
| ITAL 3700-level course 1 | 4 | |
| Minor 3700/4800-level course | 3 | |
| Elective 3700/4800-level | 3 | |
| Elective 3700/4800-level | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Semester Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ITAL 3700-level course 1 | 4 | |
| ITAL 4880 | Italian Conversation and Composition Capstone | 4 |
| Minor 3700/4800-level course | 3 | |
| Elective 3700/4800-level | 3 | |
| Semester Hours | 14 | |
| Total Semester Hours | 119-120 | |
| 1 | Each semester one or two of the following courses are offered: ITAL 3726, ITAL 3735, ITAL 3736, ITAL 3740, ITAL 3741, ITAL 3750, ITAL 3755, ITAL 3760. |
Learning Outcomes
The department's learning outcomes for foreign language majors are as follows:
CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING
The student will develop an understanding and appreciation of the history and culture of those areas in which the target language is spoken.
READING COMPREHENSION
The student will be able to read and understand a variety of materials written in the target language. These materials may include but are not limited to: novels, plays, poetry, newspaper and magazine articles, and private correspondence (e.g., business communications).
LISTENING COMPREHENSION
The student will be able to understand the target language when spoken in a variety of contexts. These contexts may include but are not limited to: conversation with another individual or individuals, formal lectures, song, and film.
ORAL EXPRESSION
The student will be able to carry on a conversation and deliver a speech in the target language. The student will achieve a level of Advanced Low on the Oral Proficiency Interview administered by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages.
WRITTEN EXPRESSION
The student will be able to compose in the target language a variety of written documents. These documents may include but are not limited to: formal and casual correspondence, essays, and creative works. The student will achieve a level of Advanced Low on the Writing Proficiency Test administered by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages.