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At St. John's University, learning Italian gives you mastery of the language while immersing you in Italy's rich culture through diverse course offerings, tailored instruction, dedicated professors specializing in their disciplines, and hands-on experiences like Academic Service-Learning (AS-L), internships, and study abroad programs. Italian ranks among the top five most studied languages globally and serves as one of NASA's four official languages. UNESCO recognizes Italy as home to 60% of the world's cultural and artistic treasures, while leading globally in culinary arts, interior design, fashion, and graphic design. The nation also excels in automotive engineering, robotics, and aerospace technology. Proficiency in Italian opens worldwide career paths in arts, global commerce, education, media, fashion, security, and hospitality sectors.
Because language proficiency enhances other academic disciplines, Italian majors often pursue dual degrees or minors in fields like International Business, Business Administration, Global Communications, and Hospitality Management. Accelerated degree options are also offered.