Add a Minor in Italian
The undergraduate Minor in Italian requires a minimum of 15 semester hours, including 12 semester hours earned in advanced Italian courses (prefix ITAL) numbered above ITAL:3002 taken at the University of Iowa. All courses for the minor must be taught in Italian.
ITAL:2550 - Images of Modern Italy and ITAL:4633 - Dante's Inferno, if taken for 4 semester hours (includes discussion section in Italian), will count toward the 12 semester hours of advanced courses required for the minor. Students must maintain a grade-point average (GPA) of at least 2.00 in all courses for the minor and in all UI courses for the minor. Coursework in the minor may not be taken pass/nonpass. Furthering Language Incentive Program (FLIP) credit may not be counted toward the minor.
The Italian Language and Culture Advanced Placement (AP) exam with a score of 4 or higher is considered to be the equivalent to ITAL:2203 - Intermediate Italian I and ITAL:2204 - Intermediate Italian II. Students with previous knowledge of Italian language, should take the World Languages Placement Test (WLPT) to determine the best level for your first enrollment in a language course.
Those who plan to use their work toward a Minor in Italian as academic background for earning teacher licensure should contact the Office of Student Services in the College of Education about requirements.
| Title | Hours |
|---|---|
| Five courses in Italian language, or literature and culture | 15 |
| Total hours | 15 |
Advanced Placement Credit Policy
Iowa offers credit for more than 30 Advanced Placement (AP) Program exams. You can earn 3 to 8 semester hours of credit per test, depending on the subject and your score. For additional information, please visit the University of Iowa's Advanced Placement Program.
Italian Language and Culture exam
- Students achieving a test score of 4 or 5 are given 3 semester hours and credit for ITAL:2203 - Intermediate Italian I and ITAL:2204 - Intermediate Italian II.
- May be used to complete the General Education Program: World Languages requirement and applied to requirements for the Italian major or minor; or used as elective hours.
- NOTE: Students who earn credit for this exam are not eligible for Furthering Language Incentive Program (FLIP) credit for Italian.
| Score | Credit | ITALIAN courses | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AP Italian Language and Culture | 4-5 | 3 semester hours |
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