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In today's interconnected world, strong language abilities are growing more essential. Companies seek experts who can not only convey ideas clearly but also possess multilingual and intercultural expertise to succeed globally. La Trobe's Bachelor of Languages and Linguistics provides fundamental knowledge about human communication. Study language structures and origins while analyzing how people learn and refine communication abilities. Choose from various language specializations and immerse yourself in the cultural context of your selected language. Gain in-depth linguistic knowledge by exploring sound systems for communication, sentence construction, and how we derive meaning from language. Concentrate on your preferred language by selecting from Chinese, French, Greek, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, or Hindi, with options for different skill levels from beginner to advanced.
The Italian Studies specialization combines language learning with exploration of Italian culture, literature, film, history, and translation. While focusing mainly on modern Italy, you can also examine aspects of Renaissance and 20th-century Italy through specific courses. This program helps develop advanced Italian writing, speaking, and comprehension skills while improving critical thinking and analytical abilities. Italian studies graduates acquire valuable communication tools, with alumni finding careers in education, diplomacy, public service, social work, art conservation, international commerce, publishing, media, tourism, and translation. The program encourages students to consider studying abroad at an Italian university through approved exchange programs for one or two semesters.