FAQs about the Italian Studies Minor

What is it? 

        The Minor in Italian Studies is designed with an interdisciplinary approach that includes the study of language, literarture, culture, civilization, art history, and history of the Italian peninsula as well as of Italians abroad.

What does it involve?

        The prerequisite for the minor is ITAL 204.  The course work for the minor consists of 15 credits beyond this prerequisite; a minimum of nine (9) credits must be taken at the upper-division (300-400) level.  Click here to see the checklist (in a new window). 

Who can I talk to about it?

        Dr. Annastella Vester (PhD, UCLA) is the coordinator of the Italian Studies Minor.  She can be reached in the Department of Foreign Languages; her office is 216 Chitwood Hall (tel: 304/293-5121x5504; email: annastella.vester@mail.wvu.edu).