Coursework The required number of courses and timeline for coursework follows the Italian Studies Department guidelines. Of the required courses taking for Italian Studies, two must fall within the early modern period (1350–1800), and students are also encouraged to take an additional course toward the departmental requirements in another field (e.g History, History of Art, Music, Religious Studies, Philosophy, etc.).
Students will also enroll in EMST 700/701 and EMST 800/801 during year two of coursework, neither of which count towards the total number of courses required for the Ph.D. in Italian Studies. In the spring of year 3, students in the Italian Studies Department are strongly encouraged to participate in EMST 900.
Language Requirement The language requirement will follow the Italian Studies department requirements.
Qualifying Examination Qualifying exams will follow the Italian Studies department requirements with one added requirement that 2 out of the 3 exam fields must be on early modern topics.
Dissertation At least one faculty member affiliated with the Program in Early Modern Studies must be on the dissertation committee.
Teaching A student’s teaching assignments will be determined by Italian Studies, with every effort made to assign a student to at least one course (or course equivalent) in early modern studies.