Director: Professor Anthony LaRuffa (Davis Hall, Room 111) Committee Members: Professors Madeline Moran and Manfredi Piccolomini Cooperating Departments: Anthropology, Art, English, History, Languages and Literatures, Music, Political Science, and Sociology The Program in Italian-American Studies is an interdisciplinary major that focuses on Italian-American experiences as they relate to both the Italian and American contexts. The program provides the student with the opportunity to investigate the social, cultural, psychological, historical, and esthetic dimensions of the Italian-American experience. The Major in Italian-American Studies offers an area of specialization for students who plan graduate training in ethnic studies, and for those who expect to teach in urban areas where there are large numbers of Italian-Americans. For those students who will pursue advanced degrees in the arts, the humanities, or in the various social and behavioral sciences, a major in both the field of their choice and in Italian-American Studies, a dual major, permits a specialty within the academic discipline. The curriculum has practical applicability to teaching at all levels, and to the service-oriented professions (medicine, psychology, social work, law, etc.). A dual major is required of all students majoring in Italian-American Studies except those preparing to qualify for a provisional certificate in education. In most instances, 12 credits from the second major may serve as part of the Italian-American studies major as well (see outline of requirements below). In consultation with a member of the Italian-American Studies Committee, each student will formulate an individual program of study, without reference to traditional departmental fields. The program thus offers the opportunity to investigate those features of Italian-American culture that match student interests. Special courses emphasizing research and critical thought, such as seminars and tutorials taught by participating faculty, will be provided to synthesize the work of each student in the major. Note: Cross-listed courses may be taken for credit in either IAS or in the department in which the course originates. Programs Program Procedure Each semester the Committee on Italian-American Studies will advise students in the program of the appropriate courses to be offered in the ensuing semester by departments participating in the program, as well as of courses to be offered by the Italian-American studies program. Each student majoring in Italian-American Studies must receive the committee's approval before registering for any course to be credited toward the major. Requirements for the Minor in Italian-American Studies Students should arrange their program with the Italian-American Studies Committee. In order to satisfy the requirements for a minor, students must earn 12 credits, of which 6 credits must be in 300- or 400-level courses. Teacher of Social Studies At the time of the printing of this Bulletin, the Lehman College program for the preparation of secondary-school social studies teachers was in the process of revision. Please contact the Department of Secondary, Adult, and Business Education (Carman Hall, Room B-29A) for the most current approved program. 36-Credit Major in Italian-American Studies, B.A. The interdisciplinary major in Italian-American Studies consists of 36 credits in courses distributed as follows: Credits (36)  12 Selected from: IAS 300 (HIE 325): Italy from Napoleon through Mussolini IAS 302 (HIE 324): History of Italian Emigration to the United States IAS 303 (HIU 324): The History of Italian-Americans IAS 304 (ANT 250): The Italian-American Community (No more than three history courses may be included.)  12 Selected from these related courses: ITA 233: Italian-American Contributions PSY 336: The Psychology of Ethnicity MSH 239: Italian Opera ARH 332: Art of the Early Renaissance ARH 333: Art of the High Renaissance and the Later 16th Century IAS 245 (ITA 245): Italy Today IAS 260 (ENG 260): American Minority Literature: The Italian-American Tradition IAS 450: Topics in Italian-American Studies IAS 481: Tutorial in Italian-American Studies IAS 495: Special Project in Italian-American Studies or other appropriate courses as approved by the program coordinator (NOTE: No more than a total of 6 credits may come from IAS 481 and 495.)  12 In a single discipline related to the student's academic and professional interests and goals. With the approval of the program coordinator, credits from the dual major may be applied to this requirement where appropriate. Courses *IAS 266: The Italian-American Tradition in American Literature. 3 hours, 3 credits. IAS 450: Topics in Italian-American Studies. 3 hours, 3 credits. (May be extended or repeated for an additional 3 credits with permission from the Director.) Special topics to be arranged between student and instructor. IAS 481: Tutorial in Italian-American Studies. 3 hours, 3 credits. IAS 495: Special Project in Italian-American Studies. 3 hours, 3 credits. (May be extended or repeated for an additional 3 credits with permission from the director.) Selection of and research into a significant problem in the Italian-American community. Field research will be required. Readings on topics to be arranged between student and instructor. NOTE: No more than a total of 6 credits may come from IAS 481 and 495.