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The University of Pennsylvania boasts a robust Italian Studies Program for undergraduates, emphasizing interdisciplinary and global perspectives. This unique program benefits from Penn's campus environment and Philadelphia's vibrant setting, along with study abroad possibilities. Students can pursue a conventional focus on language and literature or craft personalized academic paths that intersect with related disciplines. This interdisciplinary approach might involve another Romance language or extend outside the department, incorporating courses from Comparative Literature, Cinema Studies, and various Arts and Sciences electives exploring cultural identity themes. Furthermore, with increasing foreign language education in K-12 schools nationwide and global demand for English language instructors, Italian program undergraduates can apply for an accelerated master's pathway through the Graduate School of Education during their junior or senior years.
International applicant should have completed a program of secondary education that would enable you to enter a university in your own country (e.g., A-levels, Abitur).
A strong command of the English language is necessary for successful study at Penn. Applicants whose families do not speak English at home, or applicants who have not attended a high school or secondary school where the primary language of instruction is English, are asked to take the TOEFL, the Test of English as a Foreign Language, administered by the Educational Testing Service. In the event the TOEFL is not readily accessible, Penn will accept results from the IELTS, the International English Language Testing System.