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Degree: BA

College/School: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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Term 1 0 - 14 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

ENG 101: First-Year Composition or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR ENG 107: First-Year Composition or ENG 108: First-Year Composition	3	C
ITA 101: Elementary Italian I (G)	4	C
LIA 101: Student Success in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences	1
MAT 142: College Mathematics (MA)	3	C
Elective	3
Maintain 2.33 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.
Term hours subtotal:	14

ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students.
ASU Language Placement: Only true beginners are eligible for 101-level courses. Students with previous experience in the language are required to take a language placement test.
Learn about Italian language intensive courses. ITA 110 (six credit language course equivalent to ITA 101 and ITA 102) is offered in the spring semester.
Engage in Italian at ASU. Practice your language skills at the SILC Cafe.

Term 2 14 - 30 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

ENG 101: First-Year Composition or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR ENG 107: First-Year Composition or ENG 108: First-Year Composition	3	C
ITA 102: Elementary Italian II (G)	4	C
Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications (CS)	3
Humanities, Arts and Design (HU) AND Historical Awareness (H)	3
Elective	3
Complete ENG 101 or ENG 105 or ENG 107 course(s).
Maintain 2.33 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.
Term hours subtotal:	16

Start planning your study abroad experience. Attend a Financing Your Study Abroad Program Workshop.
ITA 210 (six credit hour intensive language course equivalent to ITA 201 and ITA 202) is offered on the ASU Study Abroad Italian Language, Food and Culture in San Severino Marche Summer Program.
Select your Career Interest Communities and play me3@ASU.

Term 3 30 - 46 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

ITA 201: Intermediate Italian I (G)	4	C
Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L)	3
Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ)	4
Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB) AND Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C)	3
Elective	2
Complete Mathematics (MA) requirement.
Maintain 2.33 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.
Term hours subtotal:	16

Meet with a School of International Letters and Cultures academic advisor to learn about internship opportunities in Italian and to discuss the best study abroad options for your major.
Learn about research opportunities through the ASU Humanities Lab.
Learn about scholarship opportunities for language and culture majors.

Term 4 46 - 60 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

SLC 201: Introduction to Linguistics (HU or SB) OR SLC 202: Exploring Cultures: Words, Images, Stories (HU & G)	3	C
ITA 202: Intermediate Italian II (G)	4	C
Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ) OR Natural Science - General (SG)	4
Elective	3
Maintain 2.33 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.
Term hours subtotal:	14

Meet with a School of International Letters and Cultures academic advisor or Italian faculty member to learn about internship opportunities in Italian and to discuss the best study abroad options for your major.
Many upper-division elective courses have prerequisites which may be taken as electives in earlier semesters.

Term 5 60 - 75 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

ITA 311: Speak Italy: Language, People, Culture (G) OR ITA 312: Write Italy: Language, People, Culture (L & G) OR ITA 315: Italian Culture: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly (HU & G) OR ITA 319: Italian for Professions	3	C
ITA Upper Division Elective	3	C
Upper Division Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L)	3
Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB)	3
Elective	3
Term hours subtotal:	15

Learn about national scholarships, fellowships and research opportunities.
Many upper-division elective courses have prerequisites which may be taken as electives in earlier semesters.

Term 6 75 - 90 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

ITA 321: Italian Renaissance Culture: Politicians, Merchants, Artists and Courtesans (H) OR ITA 322: Modern Italian Culture: Explorers, Scientists, Musicians and Revolutionaries (HU)	3	C
ITA 4** Elective	3	C
Upper Division Elective	3
Complete 2 courses: Elective	6
Complete Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C) AND Global Awareness (G) AND Historical Awareness (H) course(s).
Term hours subtotal:	15

Learn about scholarships and awards for language and culture majors.
Many upper-division elective courses have prerequisites which may be taken as electives in earlier semesters.
Attend an ASU Career Services workshop.
Use Handshake to research employment opportunities.

Term 7 90 - 105 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

ITA 413: Advanced Italian (G)	3	C
ITA 4** Elective	3	C
Complete 3 courses: Upper Division Elective	9
Term hours subtotal:	15

Meet with a School of International Letters and Cultures academic advisor to learn about internship and career opportunities in Italian.

Term 8 105 - 120 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

ITA 311: Speak Italy: Language, People, Culture (G) OR ITA 312: Write Italy: Language, People, Culture (L & G) OR ITA 315: Italian Culture: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly (HU & G) OR ITA 319: Italian for Professions	3	C
ITA 4** Elective	3	C
Upper Division Humanities, Arts and Design (HU) OR Upper Division Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB)	3
Upper Division Elective OR ITA 484: Internship	3
Elective	3
Term hours subtotal:	15

Meet with a School of International Letters and Cultures academic advisor to learn about internship and career opportunities in Italian.
Attend an ASU Career Services workshop or job fair.

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First-Year Composition: All students are placed in ENG 101 unless submission of SAT, ACT, Accuplacer, IELTS, or TOEFL score, or college-level transfer credit or test credit equivalent to ASU's first-year composition course(s), determine otherwise. Students on Polytechnic, Downtown Phoenix and West Campuses are encouraged to complete the Directed Self-Placement survey to choose the first-year composition option they believe best suits their needs. Visit: https://cisa.asu.edu/DSP
Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement in first mathematics course.

Please keep in mind that the applicability of a specific transfer course toward an ASU degree program depends on the requirements of the department, division, college or school in which you are enrolled at ASU. Transfer agreements that guarantee the completion of university level requirements do not necessarily meet college and major requirements. Please consult with an advisor for more information.

Total Hours: 120
Upper Division Hours: 45 minimum
Major GPA: 2.00 minimum
Cumulative GPA: 2.00 minimum
Total hrs at ASU: 30 minimum
Hrs Resident Credit for
Academic Recognition: 56 minimum
Total Community College Hrs: 64 maximum
Total College Residency Hrs: 12 minimum

General University Requirements Legend
General Studies Core Requirements:
Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L)
Mathematical Studies (MA)
Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications (CS)
Humanities, Arts and Design (HU)
Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB)
Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ)
Natural Science - General (SG)

General Studies Awareness Requirements:
Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C)
Global Awareness (G)
Historical Awareness (H)
First-Year Composition

General Studies designations listed next to courses on the major map were valid for the 2022 - 2023 academic year. Please refer to the course catalog for current General Studies designations at time of class registration. General Studies credit is applied according to the designation the course carries at the time the class is taken.

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Italian, BA

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Critical Course

Necessary Course

Term 1

0 - 14 Credit Hours

ENG 101: First-Year Composition or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR ENG 107: First-Year Composition or ENG 108: First-Year Composition

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

ITA 101: Elementary Italian I (G)

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

LIA 101: Student Success in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Hours: 1

MAT 142: College Mathematics (MA)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Elective

Hours: 3

Maintain 2.33 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.

Notes:

ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students.
ASU Language Placement: Only true beginners are eligible for 101-level courses. Students with previous experience in the language are required to take a language placement test.
Learn about Italian language intensive courses. ITA 110 (six credit language course equivalent to ITA 101 and ITA 102) is offered in the spring semester.
Engage in Italian at ASU. Practice your language skills at the SILC Cafe.

Term 2

14 - 30 Credit Hours

ENG 101: First-Year Composition or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR ENG 107: First-Year Composition or ENG 108: First-Year Composition

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

ITA 102: Elementary Italian II (G)

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications (CS)

Hours: 3

Humanities, Arts and Design (HU) AND Historical Awareness (H)

Hours: 3

Elective

Hours: 3

Complete ENG 101 or ENG 105 or ENG 107 course(s).

Maintain 2.33 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.

Notes:

Start planning your study abroad experience. Attend a Financing Your Study Abroad Program Workshop.
ITA 210 (six credit hour intensive language course equivalent to ITA 201 and ITA 202) is offered on the ASU Study Abroad Italian Language, Food and Culture in San Severino Marche Summer Program.
Select your Career Interest Communities and play me3@ASU.

Term 3

30 - 46 Credit Hours

ITA 201: Intermediate Italian I (G)

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L)

Hours: 3

Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ)

Hours: 4

Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB) AND Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C)

Hours: 3

Elective

Hours: 2

Complete Mathematics (MA) requirement.

Maintain 2.33 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.

Notes:

Meet with a School of International Letters and Cultures academic advisor to learn about internship opportunities in Italian and to discuss the best study abroad options for your major.
Learn about research opportunities through the ASU Humanities Lab.
Learn about scholarship opportunities for language and culture majors.

Term 4

46 - 60 Credit Hours

SLC 201: Introduction to Linguistics (HU or SB) OR SLC 202: Exploring Cultures: Words, Images, Stories (HU & G)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

ITA 202: Intermediate Italian II (G)

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ) OR Natural Science - General (SG)

Hours: 4

Elective

Hours: 3

Maintain 2.33 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.

Notes:

Meet with a School of International Letters and Cultures academic advisor or Italian faculty member to learn about internship opportunities in Italian and to discuss the best study abroad options for your major.
Many upper-division elective courses have prerequisites which may be taken as electives in earlier semesters.

Term 5

60 - 75 Credit Hours

ITA 311: Speak Italy: Language, People, Culture (G) OR ITA 312: Write Italy: Language, People, Culture (L & G) OR ITA 315: Italian Culture: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly (HU & G) OR ITA 319: Italian for Professions

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

ITA Upper Division Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L)

Hours: 3

Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB)

Hours: 3

Elective

Hours: 3

Notes:

Learn about national scholarships, fellowships and research opportunities.
Many upper-division elective courses have prerequisites which may be taken as electives in earlier semesters.

Term 6

75 - 90 Credit Hours

ITA 321: Italian Renaissance Culture: Politicians, Merchants, Artists and Courtesans (H) OR ITA 322: Modern Italian Culture: Explorers, Scientists, Musicians and Revolutionaries (HU)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

ITA 4** Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Elective

Hours: 3

Complete 2 courses:

Elective

Hours: 6

Complete Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C) AND Global Awareness (G) AND Historical Awareness (H) course(s).

Notes:

Learn about scholarships and awards for language and culture majors.
Many upper-division elective courses have prerequisites which may be taken as electives in earlier semesters.
Attend an ASU Career Services workshop.
Use Handshake to research employment opportunities.

Term 7

90 - 105 Credit Hours

ITA 413: Advanced Italian (G)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

ITA 4** Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Complete 3 courses:

Upper Division Elective

Hours: 9

Notes:

Meet with a School of International Letters and Cultures academic advisor to learn about internship and career opportunities in Italian.

Term 8

105 - 120 Credit Hours

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

ITA 4** Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Humanities, Arts and Design (HU) OR Upper Division Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB)

Hours: 3

Upper Division Elective OR ITA 484: Internship

Hours: 3

Elective

Hours: 3

Notes:

Meet with a School of International Letters and Cultures academic advisor to learn about internship and career opportunities in Italian.
Attend an ASU Career Services workshop or job fair.

Notes

- First-Year Composition: All students are placed in ENG 101 unless submission of SAT, ACT, Accuplacer, IELTS, or TOEFL score, or college-level transfer credit or test credit equivalent to ASU's first-year composition course(s), determine otherwise. Students on Polytechnic, Downtown Phoenix and West Campuses are encouraged to complete the Directed Self-Placement survey to choose the first-year composition option they believe best suits their needs. Visit: https://cisa.asu.edu/DSP
- Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement in first mathematics course.
Please keep in mind that the applicability of a specific transfer course toward an ASU degree program depends on the requirements of the department, division, college or school in which you are enrolled at ASU. Transfer agreements that guarantee the completion of university level requirements do not necessarily meet college and major requirements. Please consult with an advisor for more information.

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Total Hours: 120
Upper Division Hours: 45 minimum
Major GPA: 2.00 minimum
Cumulative GPA: 2.00 minimum
Total hrs at ASU: 30 minimum
Hrs Resident Credit for
Academic Recognition: 56 minimum
Total Community College Hrs: 64 maximum
Total College Residency Hrs: 12 minimum

General University Requirements Legend

General Studies Core Requirements:
Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L)
Mathematical Studies (MA)
Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications (CS)
Humanities, Arts and Design (HU)
Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB)
Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ)
Natural Science - General (SG)

General Studies Awareness Requirements:
Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C)
Global Awareness (G)
Historical Awareness (H)

First-Year Composition