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By declaring a minor in Italian and Italian American studies, you will immerse yourself in Italian language, history, and culture through a variety of courses in religion, film, and literature, among others, covering both Italy and the Italian American world.
Declaring a minor allows you to make interdisciplinary connections and explore interests outside of your major. With a minor in Italian and Italian American studies, you’ll set yourself apart as a candidate in a number of professions such as teaching and education, diplomacy, business, government, human resource management, and research, to name just a few.
The program information listed here reflects the approved curriculum for the 2024–25 academic year per the Brooklyn College Bulletin. Bulletins from past academic years can be found here.
A program of 15 credits as follows:
It is recommended that the students meet with a department adviser to plan a coherent program of study.
Students might choose a sequence of courses constituting a general survey of
All courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
A minimum of nine credits must be completed at Brooklyn College.
The department chair, with the approval of the department’s curriculum committee, may allow substitutions for one or more of the requirements consistent with the educational goals of the program.
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Brooklyn College is an integral part of the cultural and artistic energy of New York City. Our faculty members in Modern Languages and Literatures offer incomparable expertise and tremendous talent, and each brings a unique perspective to their teaching and mentoring in and out of the classroom.
