Bachelor of Languages - 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 for Italy's cultural, social, and historical dimensions. This interdisciplinary approach combines language acquisition with cultural studies, covering diverse topics like Italian sociolinguistics, film, music, gender studies, and postcolonial literature. The curriculum includes opportunities for international study through exchange programs with Italian universities. Students with prior Italian experience can enter at higher levels, with course sequences tailored to individual proficiency.

Program Objectives
achieve fluency and confidence in Italian communication;
analyze Italian language structures and applications;
develop insights into Italian culture, linguistics, and their historical contexts;
map relationships between Italian language and its geographical, social, and cultural roots; and
appreciate the value of cross-cultural understanding.