Bachelor of Arts - Italian Studies
- 4 years
- Duration
- 49,450 USD
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Bachelor
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Madison / USA
- Location
- Drew University
- School
Program description
A comprehensive understanding of the Italian language, literature, culture, and film may be attained via the rigorous and engaging curriculum offered by Drew University's Italian Studies program. It is estimated that over 90 million individuals throughout the globe speak Italian as either their first or subsequent language. For those who are interested in pursuing graduate studies in the fields of the humanities and social sciences, as well as career opportunities in fields such as international law, finance, commerce, banking, art, music, fashion, and communications, speaking Italian has become more useful. Drawing from a broad and exciting education, Drew's Italian program lets students really enjoy their studies.
Program structure
I. Core
- Intermediate Italian
- Intermediate Italian in Italy
- Italian Conversation and Contemporary Culture
- Contemporary Italian Cinema
- Italian for Business
- From Book to Screen
- Advanced Italian Language and Culture in Italy
II. Italian Culture Courses
- Selected Topics in Italian
- Italy 360º: Arts, Fashion, Food and Community-Based Learning
III. Interdisciplinary Areas
A. Arts
- Italian Renaissance Art
- Baroque and Rococo Art
- History of Opera
- Theatre Histories I: Global Perspectives
B. Humanities
- Classical Mythology
- History of Ancient Rome
- Archaeology of Greece and Rome
- Society and Family in Ancient Greece and Rome
- Greek and Roman Religions
- Classical Morality and Religious Ethics from Plato to Machiavelli
- Foundations of the European Intellectual Tradition
- The European Middle Ages
- Forms of Humanism: Renaissance to Enlightenment
- History of Ancient and Medieval Philosophy
C. History and Religion
- History of Ancient Rome
- Foundations of the European Intellectual Tradition
- Europe, 1914-1945: The World Wars and the Great Dictators
- Greek and Roman Religions
D. Politics
- European Politics
E. Linguistics
- Sociolinguistic Theory and Method
IV. Capstone
- Capstone Project
V. Specialized Honors in Italian Studies
- Students who wish to write an Honors Thesis can substitute one course under the Italian Culture section and the Capstone with Specialized Honors I and Specialized Honors II
Price
Tuition fee: 49,450 USD
Requirements for applicants
Academic entry requirements
- Secondary or high school diploma
- Additional materials may also be required
- Minimum GPA equivalent: 3.0
English language requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 80 (18 in all subscores)
- IELTS: 6.5 (6.0 in all subscores)
- Duolingo: 105
- Academic English: Level 6
- PTEA: 53
About the university
Drew University was founded in 1867 and celebrated its sesquicentennial in 2017. The university consists of three schools: the College of Liberal Arts, the Theological School and the Caspersen School of Graduate Studies. Drew is situated on a lovely, forested campus in Madison, New Jersey, a flourishing little town near New York City.
Drew's one-of-a-kind, cutting-edge path to an undergraduate degree, Launch platform, guarantees that every student graduates with a purpose, sought-after transferable skills, a mentor network, and an experience-based résumé. Drew's distinctive, immersive learning experiences include professionally-mentored scientific research in RISE and DSSI, volunteer and community-based opportunities through the Center for Civic Engagement, making industry connections over seven semesters in New York City, and exploring the world through eye-opening international study abroad trips.
Drew University's two graduate schools provide ten master's and four doctorate degrees. There are several certificate programs available. All programs are built on Drew's well-known dedication to faculty-student mentoring, chances for out-of-classroom experiential learning, and fostering a strong intellectual and global community, with many programs available in hybrid or totally online formats.
