Students interested in an interdisciplinary approach to Italian culture through the combined study of literature, history, politics, art history, music, and film are invited to pursue a major or minor in Italian studies. The guidelines for completion of the major or minor may be obtained at the Literature Department office or from Professor Cynthia Polecritti. Students interested in an interdisciplinary approach to Italian culture through the combined study of language, literature, history, art history, and other subjects may pursue a major or minor in Italian studies. The guidelines for the completion of the major may be obtained from Professor Cynthia Polecritti of the History Department. There are several options for study in Italy through the UC Education Abroad Program (UCEAP), either for a year (Bologna, Milan), for an intensive semester or quarter (Bologna, Florence, Milan, Rome), or for the summer (Florence, Rome). Students may also divide their time between Italy and Spain for one semester or one quarter. The Italian studies program is administered by the Literature Department.