Course Descriptions

ANT/1010A - Introduction to Anthropology: Cultural
Anthropology as a comparative cultural approach. Learning about world cultures through the examination of the whole life experience through a cross-cultural perspective. Focus includes family and social organization, economics, law, art, religion, male and female relationships, education and personality formation. 3 credits

ART 1250A - Italian Sketchbook
A basic course in drawing and watercolor techniques; using the architecture, landscape and the people of Italy as subjects. 3 credits

ART 1790A - Survey of Art and Architecture in Italy
A comprehensive survey course in the history of the visual arts and architecture on the Italian peninsula from ancient times to the modern era. 3 credits.

GOV 1610A -  International Relations
The legal and political principles underlying the modern state systems; foreign policies of the major powers; fundamental factors and problems of international organizations and cooperation.
3 credits

GOV 2650A - Government and Politics of Western Europe
Comparison of the political institutions of Great Britain, France, Germany and Italy; Political tradition, constitutional principles, political parties and contemporary political problems with emphasis on the European Union. 3 credits

GOV 3320A - Cureent Terrorists Movements
An  analysis and evaluation of the ideologies, strategies and tactics of the leading revolutionary movements in the world today. An analysis and evaluation of the counter-revolutionary measures commonly used by governments. 3 credits

GOV 4990A – Reading and Research (Independent Study)
Prerequisite: nine semester hours in GOV. Open to SJU juniors and seniors only. Departmental approval required. 3 credits

IB 3341A - Principles of International Business
This course will stress the similarities and differences in international business management functions, processes and structures as related to the changing cultural, social, economic and political environment. The changes in management philosophies and practices as well as their adaptations to fit the political conditions in different countries will also be considered. 3 credits

ITA 1010A - Elementary Italian
This course aims to develop basic communication skills in Italian through  listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students develop oral and written proficiency at a limited level within the context of Italian culture. 3 credits

ITA 1020A - Italian II
This course continues to develop basic communication skills in Italian. Through a progressive use of the four skills, listening, speaking, reading and writing students develop oral and written proficiency at a limited level within the context of Italian culture.3 credits Prerequisite: ITA 1010

ITA 2030A - Italian Level III
This course reviews the basic skills learned in Italian I and II and continues building oral and written proficiency with more intensive reading and conversation within the context of Italian culture. 3 credits

ITA 3110A - Advanced Italian Conversation
Drill and practice in conversational Italian. Topics are selected to meet the requirements of daily life.  3 credits

LLT 3980 - International Internship
Total immersion experience in a field of interest chosen by the student in a country in which the target language is spoken.  Must be fluent in Italian. 3 credits

LLT 4990 -  Independent Studies in Italian
This course covers special topics in Italian literature. Must be fluent in Italian. 3 credits

THE 2810A - Religions of the World
A critical introduction to the study of world religions. Explore the beliefs, rituals and ethical ideals of representative religious manifestations of the past and present. Characteristic traits and patterns in tribal, imperial, naturalistic, mystical and national religions. 3 credits

Rome, Italy