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Italian Studies

Expand your world and prepare your future
Discover the fascination of Italy and Italian. Students enrolled in the Italian program will find it to be one of the most rewarding and positive linguistic and cultural experiences imaginable. A dedicated and expert faculty offer dynamic courses in language, literature, culture and civilization, film, history, politics and current events as well as classes in translation. On campus and through study abroad, master the four language skills – listening, speaking, reading, writing – while immersing yourself in the culture of Italy. Prepare for graduate study or for a career in international business, journalism, translation, editing, marketing, travel, teaching or many other fields.
Participate in our study abroad programs which include winter session in the medieval city of Siena, summer in sunny Sorrento, or a semester program in the capital city of Rome. On campus, join the Circolo Italiano club to meet other Italian language students, brush up on your language skills and partake in numerous cultural activities. Outstanding students in the Italian program are awarded each year with induction into Gamma Kappa Alpha, the national Italian honors society.
AREAS OF STUDY
- Oral and Written Communication
- Advanced Grammar
- Social Issues in Literature
- Politics and Literature
- Literature and Language as Expression of Distinct Cultures
- Great Authors and Themes
- Business
- Cinema
- Fashion
CAREER OPTIONS
- Education
- Travel, Tourism and Hospitality
- Translation and Interpretation
- Diplomacy
- Business and Industry
- Law Enforcement and National Security
- Art Institutes/Museums
- Media and Film
- Diplomatic Services
- Governmental Agencies
- International For-Profit and Nonprofit Agencies
- Fashion Industry
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
- Literature/Linguistics Education
- Hospitality Management
- Translation and Interpretation
- International Relations/Public Policy
- Masters of Business Administration
- Criminal Justice
What’s special about this program?
Language study at the University of Delaware is part of a broad, multicultural education that is integral to success in many different fields in today’s global environment. A communicative approach develops speaking, listening, reading and writing skills, while an emphasis on social and cultural knowledge equips students to interact within the Italian culture confidently and successfully. Opportunities abound for access to multilingual communities through technology as well as through study abroad.
Get Involved
Circolo Italiano
Gamma Kappa Alpha, National Italian Honors Society
Sample curriculum
ENGL110 | Seminar in Composition
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ITAL106 | Intermediate Italian
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ITAL107 | Intermediate Italian
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MATH113 | Contemporary Mathematics or higher
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UNIV101
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First Year Experience |
University Breadth Courses
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Elective Courses
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ITAL200 | Grammar Review or
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ITAL205 | Conversation
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ITAL211 | Reading and Composition
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University Breadth Courses
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Elective Courses |
ITAL300/305 | Advanced Reading and Composition
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ITAL310/311 |
Survey of Italian Literature
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ITAL325/326 | Survey of Italian Culture and Civilization
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ITAL455 | Topics Course
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University Breadth Courses
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2nd Writing Course
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Elective Courses |
ITAL401
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Advanced Italian Grammar or |
ITAL455 | Topics in Italian Culture and Civilization
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ITAL455 | Topics Course
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Univeristy Breadth Courses
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Elective Courses |