BA in Italian in Milwaukee United States | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

With one of the world's top ten economies, Italy offers significant advantages for those who learn its language. Speaking Italian creates numerous professional and personal possibilities, given its 67 million native speakers globally. Approximately 120 million more use Italian as a secondary language. Beyond being Italy's official tongue, Italian is widely spoken across 29 nations including Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, parts of North Africa, Brazil, Canada, and the United States. Acquiring Italian unlocks diverse career paths in finance, marketing, journalism, translation, and software development. The country also excels in environmental technologies, transportation innovation, culinary arts, robotics, design, and fashion industries.

Our curriculum integrates Italian language with cultural studies, recognizing their inseparable connection for true mastery. From day one, learners actively practice speaking while developing communication abilities through Intermediate and advanced levels. The program features specialized courses examining pivotal moments in Italy's history, societal shifts, political developments, and artistic/literary movements. Options like Italian Cuisine Studies or Contemporary Multicultural Italy equip students for careers in health sciences, sustainable agriculture, urban farming, and global education initiatives. These Italian studies complement broader academic tracks like Global and International Studies programs.