BA in Italian Studies in Durham United States | University of New Hampshire

Pursuing an Italian major allows you to explore how Italy's artistic heritage, culinary traditions, literary works, and films have profoundly influenced global culture. Throughout your studies, you'll develop fluency in Italian - a language spoken by 250 million people as a secondary tongue. As Europe's significant political and economic player with the seventh-largest global economy, Italy creates demand for bilingual professionals. Approximately 7,500 American corporations maintain business ties with Italy, while over 1,000 U.S. companies operate offices there.

The Italian studies curriculum cultivates advanced language skills and cultural understanding while enabling interdisciplinary applications. Designed to foster creative, independent thinking and research, the program equips students to achieve personal objectives while developing competencies for success in our interconnected world. International learning experiences include internships and study-abroad options, featuring a specialized program in Rome.