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California State University, Chico

Italian Minor

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  • Program Type

    Undergraduate Minor

  • Delivery Type

    On Campus

Expand your horizons and deepen your passion for languages and cultures with a minor in Italian. You'll learn to communicate effectively in Italian and gain a solid understanding of Italy’s culture and people.

Dive into contemporary Italian society and obtain the knowledge to access and understand practices, products, and perspectives of the country. Our program goes beyond the classroom and language learning. You'll have the opportunity to study abroad in places like Florence, Rome, or Milan, and immerse yourself in the language and culture.

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Curriculum

Discover a New World of Learning

Our 20–28-unit Italian minor gives you a solid grasp of the linguistic, cultural, and literary aspects of Italian. You'll progress from beginning to intermediate Italian, and explore Italian culture, literature, lifestyle in the Italian Renaissance, and cinema.

Unlock a World of Opportunities

Graduate with a career advantage of bilingualism and transferable skills useful in a globalized society. Through your courses, you will become adept at analysis, critical thinking, communication, and comprehension.

Skills you will gain include:

  • Cultural awareness
  • Public speaking and presentation
  • Writing and research

Skills for Our Increasingly Global Economy

Get ahead in your career by learning the language spoken by the third-largest national economy in the European Union. This minor will go well with a wide range of majors, enriching your life and giving you the practical skills you’ll need to achieve your professional goals.

Majors that pair well with this minor include:

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Student Involvement

Connections Beyond the Classroom

Practice your conversational skills, play games, and engage in cultural activities during Italian Conversation Hour. This weekly gathering is also a fantastic way to meet peers.

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