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Why I Chose Italian

I came to the humanities as an artist, and there’s something about a humanities education that speaks to developing sensitivity and awareness and tolerance.

Jessica Polsky | B.A. Italian 1998, B.F.A Dance
Actress

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Welcome to the UA's Italian Studies Program

The Italian Studies Program is housed in the Department of French & Italian, College of Humanities.  Here you will find information on our BA degree, course descriptions, faculty profiles, information about majoring and minoring in Italian, study abroad opportunities in Italy, extra-curricular activities, contact information, and more.

ABOUT US

  • BA in Italian with specialization in either Language & Literature (in Italian) or Italian Studies (in English translation)
  • Award-winning teachers and advisors
  • One of the largest Italian programs in the United States
  • Study abroad program "Immersive Italian in Orvieto" for intermediate & advanced Italian students
  • World-renowned scholars in Italian language, cinema, literature and culture
  • Courses ranging from the Middle Ages &Renaissance to contemporary Italian fashion, food studies, and cinema.

 

 

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Meet Our Students

Whether it's a passion for languages, literatures and culture, a calling to serve others around the world, or a desire for a dynamic career, see why we choose Humanities.


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Recent News

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May 8, 2024

Congratulations are in order for the graduating Marco Polo Italian Class of 2024!

Students, parents, and faculty were invited to attend the annual Department of…

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Dec. 12, 2023

The College of Humanities has partnered with the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences and their Norton School of Human Ecology to create a new double major for students: Fashion and Italian! You can find answers to all your questions on the…

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Oct. 27, 2023

Want to get ahead on your degree during Winter break? Consider taking some Italian courses and fulfill your Degree Requirements! Check out what's being offered below!

All classes are FULLY ONLINE. In-State tuition for all in Winter Session…

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Our majors have gone on to exciting careers around the world in a wide variety of industries.

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B.A.
Italian
2010
B.A.
Communication
2010
B.A.
History
2010
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B.A.
Italian
1998
B.F.A.
Dance
1998
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B.A.
Italian
2014
B.S.
Psychology
2014