There are estimated to be around 65-80 million Italian speakers globablly. Knowledge
of Italian is a useful skill for people interested in Italian business, hospitality,
travel, art history, history, painting, music, sculpture, literature, food, film,
fashion, and more. Learning a second language is a crucial skill to develop intercultural abilities that
will help you navigate the globalized world.The UNT Italian program provides students a solid command of the language as well
as an appreciation for the variety of cultures that make up the Italian peninsula.
Minor in Italian
A minor in Italian consists of a minimum of 18 semester hours in Italian, including
6 advanced hours. Demonstration of proficiency may be substituted for credit in courses
equivalent to ITAL 1010 through ITAL 2050. A minimum grade of C is required for a
course to count toward the minor.
Transfer Credit and Placement Test
Placement for credit by examination may be used to satisfy ITAL 1010-2050 or by transferring
credits from another institution approved by UNT. For placement test information,
please see the Placement Test section on our website for details.
Faculty
Adjunct Faculty
Molly Sweigart
For a list of current faculty and their contact information, please visit theFaculty and Staffpage on our website.
Events and Student News- Follow the department on Instagram atuntwllcfor the Italian program's upcoming and recents events!
Clubs and Organizations-UNT has an Italian club for students who are studying or interested in Italian. For
more information, please see ourClubs and Conversation Tables page or contactMolly.Sweigart@unt.edu
More great reasons to start taking Italian classes at UNT!
New Course! Cosa Nostra: The Mafia in History and Fiction (WLLC 3530)
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