Italian
Who is not enchanted by the sparkling sounds of Italian, the language of music and opera? However, it is also the everyday language of millions of speakers around the world and an important language in the European context. In this minor, you will learn to read, understand (B2 level), write and speak (B1 level) Italian. Having a command of the Italian language will give you an extra qualification in the Dutch and international labour market.
In the four ‘Italian language proficiency and culture’ modules, you will follow a course of intensive language instruction, in which important aspects of Italian culture are integrated You will learn to read different types of texts and understand spoken language, you will practice speaking and writing about a wide range of topics, and you will study the most important aspects of Italian grammar. In the course ‘The World in Languages’, you will deepen your knowledge of Italian within the broader context of languages and cultures.
Doing a language minor takes a considerable amount of effort. Besides attending the intensive lectures, you will also spend ample time on self-study and on the preparation of tests related to vocabulary, listening skills and grammar, even if you have prior knowledge of the language.
This minor is offered by the Faculty of Humanities. The faculty’s minors consist of 30 ECTS credits and earn you a second qualification that will be listed on the transcript accompanying your degree certificate.
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Italian Language Proficiency and Culture 1Period 16
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Italian Language Proficiency and Culture 2Period 26
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The World in Languages / De wereld in talenPeriod 36
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Italian Language Proficiency and Culture 3Period 46
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Italian Language Proficiency and Culture 4Period 56
Master's programme
This minor may serve as a good preparation for academic Bachelor’s students who want to apply for admission to a Master's programme in Linguistics (Language, Literature and Education) or Literary Studies (Literature, Culture and Society). Always check the entry requirements on the Application and Admission page of the Master’s programme you are interested in.
Entry requirements
This minor is open for application to students who have obtained an academic first-year diploma or a positive Binding Study Advice from an academic Bachelor's programme.
The minor is also open for application to students from a Dutch University of Applied Sciences (HBO) who have completed their propaedeutic year. If you are an HBO student and if you are looking to do a Master's programme at the UvA, please check out our pre-Master's programmes, as completing a minor is not enough to grant you access to Master’s programmes.
Application
The registration period for a minor in the academic year 2024-2025 will start on Tuesday 14 May at 8:00 and end on Monday 17 June at 13:00.
- Mode
- Full-time
- Language of instruction
- English, Language of the study programme
- Starts in
- September
- Location
- University Quarter