Italian Studies
Italian Studies provides an interdisciplinary major and a minor for those who wish to extend their study beyond language to areas of Italian literature, history, film, art history, and music. The study of Italian within a variety of cultural contexts enables students to deepen their understanding of a national heritage beyond the boundaries of a single time frame, region, gender, genre, or academic discipline. Students are encouraged to study abroad in their junior year and to take advantage of resources within the Boston Area Consortium (Boston College, Boston University, Tufts University, and Wellesley College).
Who we are
The CommitteeRichard Lansing, Chair and Undergraduate Advising Head
(Romance Studies)
William Kapelle
(History)
Alice Kelikian
(History)
Charles McClendon
(Fine Arts)
Michael McGrade
(Music)
Benjamin Ravid
(Near Eastern and Judaic Studies)
Paola Servino
(Romance Studies)
UDRs
What we Teach
Pre-Registration for Fall 2008 begins April 8!Fall 2008 Course Offerings in Italian
Detailed course descriptions for our Spring 2008 offerings can be found here. (Fall coming soon)
How to Major or Minor
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Students interested in learning more about the major or minor in Italian are encouraged to speak with Professor Richard Lansing, the undergraduate advising head.
Study Abroad!
We encourage all students to explore options for studying abroad. Studying abroad offers unparalleled opportunities for learning a language and about culture as well as for intellectual and personal development.Students who wish to learn more about studying abroad should speak with a member of the Study Abroad staff by going to the office in Kutz 108 or calling x 6-3483 to schedule an appointment. Students who wish to count courses taken abroad toward a major or minor in Italian should also speak with Professor Richard Lansing, the undergraduate advising head.
