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Since ancient Roman civilization, Italy has profoundly influenced global culture. For over seven centuries, Italy has played a pivotal role in advancing arts, sciences, and intellectual thought. Learning Italian is an invaluable asset that, whether pursued independently or alongside other disciplines, can lead to numerous professional possibilities.
The Italian studies curriculum enables students to achieve fluency in the language while gaining comprehensive insights into Italy's cultural and social fabric.
At the University of Manitoba, the Italian program helps students attain language proficiency while deepening their cultural understanding. The program focuses equally on linguistic abilities and cross-cultural competencies. Course offerings extend beyond grammar and modern literature to explore Italy's rich cultural heritage and historical background. Ample classroom interactions and comprehension exercises provide practical language application opportunities.
The following are minimum requirements for entry into the Bachelor of Arts in Italian program. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
Direct entry applicants are those who have not attended a post-secondary institution or have completed fewer than 24 credit hours at a recognized university or college.
Advanced entry applicants are those who have completed one year (24 credit hours) or more of studies in another faculty at the University of Manitoba or another recognized post-secondary institution.
English language proficiency
IAEP (Intensive Academic English Program): Minimum score required: Pass Level 5/AEPUCE (Academic English Program for University and College Entrance)
IELTS (Academic - computer or paper) or IELTS Indicator: Minimum score required: 6.5 overall; Minimum score of 6.0 in each of the four modules (listening, reading, speaking, writing); and IELTS One Skill Retake results are accepted by the Undergraduate Admissions Office, University of Manitoba
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Assessment) - Online or Test Centre: Minimum score required: 60
TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Paper Edition or TOEFL iBT Home Edition (Test of English as a Foreign Language): Minimum score required: Minimum overall score of 86, and Minimum component scores: 20 in Reading, 20 in Writing, 20 in Listening, and 20 in Speaking
Cambridge Assessment English: C1 Advanced: Minimum score required: 180
Cambridge Assessment English: C2 Proficiency: Minimum score required: 180
Pearson Test of English: Minimum score required: 58
Duolingo English Test: Minimum overall score of 120, and Minimum component scores: 105 (Literacy, Comprehension, Production, Conversation)