Program Overview

Italian Studies

At the University of Guelph, students can take courses in Italian language through the advanced level, as well as courses in Medieval, Renaissance, and contemporary Italian literature. Students may pursue Italian for various reasons, including an interest in the Arts, such as fine art, music, or literature, or a desire to work with Italian industries, including tourism, fashion, interior or graphic design, or commerce. Some students may be interested in Italian due to family and heritage connections.

Minor Requirements

Requirements for a minor in Italian are outlined as follows:

• Students must complete specific courses to fulfill the minor requirements.

Study in Italy

Students who have completed two years of language study in Italian, or its equivalent, are eligible to participate in one of the exchange programs. These programs allow students to spend one year abroad while working towards their degree at the University of Guelph.

School of Languages and Literatures

The School of Languages and Literatures offers various undergraduate programs, including:

• Classical and Modern Cultures
• Linguistics
• ╔tudes franþaises
• German Studies
• Spanish and Hispanic Studies
• Italian Studies

Departments and Schools

The College of Arts comprises several departments and schools, including:

• School of Theatre, English, and Creative Writing
• School of Fine Art and Music
• School of Languages and Literatures
• Department of History
• Department of Philosophy
• Interdisciplinary Programs

Centres, Institutes and Labs

The University of Guelph is home to various centres, institutes, and labs, including:

• Centre for Scottish Studies
• Grounded and Engaged Theory Lab (GET)
• Interdisciplinary Design Lab
• The International Institute for Critical Studies in Improvisation
• The Humanities Interdisciplinary Collaboration Lab (THINC)
• The School of Fine Art & Music Print Study Collection