BA in Italian in Chicago United States | Loyola University Chicago

The Italian major equips students with language acquisition skills and deepens their understanding of literary and cultural knowledge, enhancing cross-cultural communication abilities while fostering multicultural awareness of Italian speakers globally. Our curriculum cultivates critical thinking, advanced reading comprehension, and expertise in Italian language, literature, cinema, and traditions.
Program Objectives
By completing this program, graduates will:
Achieve intermediate to advanced competency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing
Display familiarity with Italian historical contexts and mastery of poetic and prose literary styles
Exhibit understanding of modern Italian society (within Italy) and cultural activities (both in Italy and internationally), including how prominent Italian and Italian-American filmmakers portray evolving notions of Italian identity
Grasp the fundamental traits that shape Italian culture
Investigate, interpret, and evaluate diverse cultural manifestations to identify core aspects of Italian identity and draw intercultural parallels, Linking Italian literature, film, and social dynamics
Cultivate enduring passion for exploring Italian language, literature, and cultural heritage