Foreign Languages and Literatures: Italian

Purpose: To support teaching and research at the undergraduate level, on the Pullman campus. Italian literature is also of interest to students and faculty in English, other Romance literatures, and the Humanities Program. In addition to language and literature, courses in Italian culture and film are popular on the Pullman campus. Materials in film studies, history, and other humanities and social sciences subjects also support the study of Italian language, literature and culture. For additional information, consult the guidelines for those subjects.

1. Languages: The primary language is Italian, with English translations of texts also acquired. Critical works are purchased principally in English. Translations into languages other than English, or critical works in languages other than Western European or English, are not normally purchased.
2. Chronological Guidelines: From the 13th century to the present day.
3. Geographical Guidelines: Italy, but also including other areas (such as Switzerland) where Italian is spoken and literature in Italian is written.
4. Treatment of Subject: Critical works and primary texts are collected. Works on Italian culture and film are also acquired. Popular works and elementary textbooks are acquired as well.
5. Types of Material: Monographs, journals, reference works. Rare books or manuscripts are not purchased unless available in microform. Electronic material is purchased selectively.
6. Date of Publication: Both current and retrospective works are acquired, although emphasis is on current titles. When possible, retrospective needs are filled by purchasing large microform or reprint collections.