BA in Italian Language and Culture in Canberra Australia | The Australian National University

The Italian Language & Culture program equips students with advanced proficiency in Italian while fostering a deep appreciation of Italy's cultural, social, and historical dimensions. Language acquisition goes hand-in-hand with cultural immersion, allowing students to examine diverse subjects including Italian sociolinguistics, film studies, musical traditions, gender research, and postcolonial and migrant literature. The curriculum encourages study abroad opportunities through institutional partnerships with Italian universities. Students with prior Italian experience may enter at higher levels, with course progression tailored to individual starting points.

Program Goals
achieve fluency and self-assurance in Italian communication;
analyze Italian language structures and applications;
develop comprehensive knowledge of Italian linguistic and cultural elements within their historical and social frameworks;