Undergraduate Mediterranean studies

The Mediterranean Studies Program offers insight into the Mediterranean world from the perspective of two key cultures: those of Spain and Italy. Courses, offered both in and out of the department, provide a broad perspective on Mediterranean culture, covering its literature, history, arts and politics.

Students may opt for a General (minor) or Major degree. Learn about the Mediterranean studies program entry in the UVic Academic Calendar.

Major

  • 3.0 units from 300, 308, 310, 320;
  • A minimum of 3.0 units of courses from the Breadth Course List;
  • Up to 9.0 units of courses from the Supporting Course List, for a total of 15 units.

Students are also required to demonstrate a reading knowledge of a language other than English relating to the Mediterranean region by passing, with a grade of C or higher in each course, 3.0 units of 200-level language courses (FRAN 180 and 300-level reading courses are also acceptable), or by passing a special translation examination administered by the appropriate department.

General (Minor)

  • 3.0 units from 300, 308, 310, 320
  • A minimum of 3.0 units of courses from the Breadth Course List;
  • Up to 3.0 units of courses from the Supporting Course List, for a total of 9 units.
    RS 200A is recommended.

Breadth courses

  • ANTH 310, 400A, 400B, 402
  • FRAN 420 (if focusing on North Africa), 422
  • HA 323, 324, 348, 349, 351A, 352, 354, 355A, 355B, 357 359, 392 (if focusing on the Mediterranean), 450
  • HSTR 440, 442, 443, 444, 466
  • MEDI 303, 402
  • PHIL 305A
  • RS 302, 303 (if focusing on Christianity, Judaism, and/or Islam)

Visit the UVic Academic Calendar for details on courses.

Supporting courses

  • EUS 300, 301
  • GREE (third- and fourth- year courses)
  • GRS (third- and fourth-year courses, except 499)
  • HA 321, 328, 341A, 341C, 342A, 343A, 447, 449, 489H
  • HSTR 336, 340, 342A (if focusing on the Mediterranean)
  • ITAL (third- and fourth-year courses)
  • LATI (third- and fourth-year courses)
  • PHIL 301, 303, 307, 424, 425, 426
  • POLI 300A, 379, 414
  • SPAN (third- and fourth-year courses, if focusing on Spain)

Visit the UVic Academic Calendar for details on courses.