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Broaden your global perspective with a degree in languages, literatures and cultures. Our intimate, engaging classes and expert faculty combine language acquisition with deep exploration of multicultural perspectives. Through our programs, you'll cultivate communication and critical thinking abilities to address contemporary worldwide issues. Mastery of languages and cultures complements diverse academic paths and professions while providing avenues for profound engagement with human experiences internationally.
Language majors can specialize in Chinese, French & Francophone Studies, German, Italian, Japanese, or Russian. Beyond these six options, we also offer minor programs in Hebrew and Latin.
Choosing Italian at DU enhances your multilingual and multicultural competencies - invaluable assets in our interconnected world. The Italian program immerses you in both language mastery and its historical-cultural expressions from antiquity to modernity. Our dedicated faculty guide students in exploring language-culture connections through interactive seminars and personalized research opportunities.
True language learning demands immersion, which we facilitate through diverse study abroad programs. Options include intensive language courses in Perugia, business-focused studies in Milan and Turin, or art history immersion in Florence. Beyond the classroom, you can enrich your experience through cultural events, film screenings, internships, and campus activities. Graduates leave our Italian program equipped with linguistic proficiency and cultural knowledge for advanced academic pursuits or careers in global business, diplomacy, and education.