Italian Undergraduate Programs
Undergraduate Programs
The Italian program seeks to prepare students to understand, appreciate and use professionally the language, literature, and culture of Italy, through the achievement of an accurate reading knowledge, adequate aural comprehension, and conversational proficiency. Upon completion of the basic courses, students are expected to have a thorough, practical command of the language they have studied, including an ability to understand more fully the culture or cultures of which that language is a reflection. Elective courses consist of both linguistic and literary studies of a more advanced and specialized nature. In all courses, correlation with other departments of the College is encouraged whenever students’ use of their language training can be made effective in their field of specialization.
Students who have had less than one and one-half years of high school Italian normally begin with course 111; those entering with two years normally begin with course 112; those presenting three years usually begin with course 203; and those presenting four years normally begin with course 204. Native speakers should consult the Chair or a department representative for their correct placement.
Italian 111, 112, and 203 satisfy the current Queens College Foreign Language Requirement.
For declaration/change/addition of majors/minors/concentrations, download and print the “Declaration of Major/Minor Form” from here. Complete all requested information, obtain the appropriate department(s) signature(s), and return the completed and signed form to the One Stop Service Center (Dining Hall 128) or the Office of the Registrar (Jefferson Hall 100).
Undergraduate Advisor: Morena Corradi, 718-997-5144.
Requirements for the Major in Italian
For students matriculated at Queens College from in Fall 2019 or after.
Required: 36 credits taken above ITAL 111 level, broken down as follows:
| wdt_ID | Requirement | wdtcolumn | wdtcolumn1 | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Successful completion of at least three (3) Italian 200 level courses from the following (all courses are 3 credits): | Credits: 9 | ||
| 2 | ITAL 204 | Intermediate Italian II | Prereq: ITAL 203 or 4 years of HS Italian | |
| 3 | ITAL 207 | Italian Through Literature | Prereq: ITAL 204 or permission | |
| 4 | ITAL 208 | Italian Cultural Studies | Prereq: ITAL 204 or permission | |
| 5 | ITAL 209 | Introduction to Italian Culture | Prereq: ITAL 204 or permission | |
| 6 | ITAL 223 | Advanced Conversation | Prereq: ITAL 203 | |
| 7 | ITAL 224 | Advanced Grammar | Prereq: ITAL 204 or permission | |
| 8 | ITAL 228 | Advanced Composition | Prereq: ITAL 204 or permission | |
| 9 | ITAL 231 | Skills & Art of Translation | Prereq: ITAL 204 or permission | |
| 10 | ITAL 235 | Commercial & Technical Italian | Prereq: ITAL 204 or permission |
Prospective majors should consult the undergraduate Advisor as soon as possible to plan their program of study. No more than three courses taught in English, including the required “Eurocourse,” on relevant aspects of Italian culture may count toward the major.
Secondary Education Option
Undergraduate Initial Certificate Program (Grades 7-12)
Required: 36 credits taken above ITAL 111 level (see above) as well as 27 credits in Secondary Education and Youth Services (SEYS), broken down as follows (all courses are 3 credits):
| wdt_ID | Course | Title | Pre- and Co-Requisites | Fieldowrk Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SEYS 201W | Historical, Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | Major Declared | 25 Hours Fieldwork |
| 2 | SEYS 221 | Development and Learning in Middle Childhood and Adolescence | Major Declared | 25 Hours Fieldwork |
| 3 | ECPSE 350 | Foundations in Special Education | Major Declared | 15 Hours Fieldwork |
| 4 | SEYS 340 | Language, Literacy and Culture in Education | Prereq: SEYS 201W | 25 Hours Fieldwork |
| 5 | SEYS 364 | Methods in Teaching Content Area in Middle and High School | Prereq: SEYS 201W, 221 Pre or Coreq: SEYS 340 | 25 Hours Fieldwork in a High School |
| 6 | SEYS 350 | Cognition, Technology and Instruction for Diverse Learners | Prereq: SEYS 221 | 25 Hours Fieldwork |
| 7 | SEYS 374.2 | Initial Clinical Experience (ICE) | Pre or Coreq: SEYS 350** Prereq: SEYS 364 Coreq: SEYS 384 | 100 Hours of Clinical Practice |
| 8 | SEYS 384 | Standards-Based Curriculum and Assessment in Teaching the Content | Prereq: SEYS 364 Coreq: SEYS 374.2 | |
| 9 | SEYS 374.4 | Student Teaching in High School | Prereq: SEYS 364, 374.2, 384 | Student Teaching |
**Submission of CST official score report, with overall score and sub-scores (candidates who do not pass must develop a remediation plan signed by an advisor prior to student teaching).
All students are required to complete 100 hours of fieldwork prior to the Initial Clinical Experience (ICE).
Prior to or concurrent with SEYS 364, candidates must pass the Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) and Writing Proficiency Test (WPT) with a rating of at least Advanced Low in order to qualify for ICE. Please register at www.languagetesting.com and select Academic to register for the Academic test. All candidates must earn a B or better in Methods in order to qualify for ICE. All candidates are also required to complete a portfolio as both an exit and certification requirement for Queens College.
SEYS Advisors:
Dr. Jacquelyne Davis
Email: Jacquelyn.Davis1@qc.cuny.edu
Phone: 718-997-5176
Dr. Jennifer Eddy
Email: Jennifer.Eddy@qc.cuny.edu
Phone: 718-997-5177
Requirements for the Minor in Italian
15 Credits in Literature and Language courses above ITAL 111. Students may start with any course above ITAL 111.
Prospective minors should consult with the undergraduate advisor in order to plan their program of study. Students may take one class taught in English on relevant aspects of Italian culture. For a list of courses, see the description for the Major.