Language Studies is an interdisciplinary major offered by the Linguistics Department. It is designed to equip students with competence in one foreign language and, at the same time, provide an understanding of the general nature of human language, its structure and use. Students may choose to take elective courses from a variety of departments, concerning the cultural context of the language of concentration.

Students interested in an interdisciplinary approach to Italian culture through the combined study of language, literature, history, and art history may pursue a minor in Italian studies. A detailed checklist for the minor is available on the Italian studies program web site.

Staff advisers for the Italian studies minor are available in the Literature Department office, located in Humanities 1, room 303. The Italian studies program is administered by the Literature Department. Declaring a minor in Italian studies is a three-step process:

1. Complete the Petition for Major/Minor Declaration and submit it to litdept@ucsc.edu. Be sure to indicate your expected graduation term (EGT) on the petition. Your EGT is visible in your Student Advising Summary or on your MyUCSC Student Portal.

2. Make an appointment with the Italian studies program director to discuss your plans and fill out an Italian Studies Minor Checklist.

3. Make an appointment with an Italian studies advisor in the Literature Department in order to review and complete your declaration form. To schedule an advising appointment, visit ucsc.campus.eab.com, send an email to litdept@ucsc.edu, or leave a message at 831-459-4778.tion of the general catalog.

Learning Experience

Study and Research Opportunities

✔ B.A. and minor with concentrations in Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish

✔ Opportunities to study abroad through UCEAP and the Global Learning Office.

✔ The Undergraduate Research Fellows in Linguistics and Language Science (URFLLS) experiential learning program

✔ Additional undergraduate research opportunities are available through the Linguistics Department and through the Humanities Division

✔ A short video about our programs:
    - Undergraduate majors offered by the Linguistics Department