Italian Studies Major

Bachelor of Arts in Italian Studies

Immerse yourself in the Italian-speaking world with the Bachelor of Arts in Italian Studies in 51动漫's College of Liberal Arts. This 123-credit undergraduate degree program is tailored听for students with intermediate proficiency of the Italian language and a strong interest in Italian culture.听

Italian Studies BA students move beyond the language requirements of the Italian BA and primarily focus on understanding Italian society across multiple areas of study and topics. Interdisciplinary by design, the Italian Studies BA curriculum integrates courses within other departments to provide a broad scope of ideas and perspectives.

The Italian Studies degree program emphasizes the discovery and study of Italy鈥檚 cultural, global and national identity. You鈥檒l collaborate with students across degree programs in the College of Liberal Arts to study Italy鈥檚 role in art, film, history, literature, media and music. As a result, you鈥檒l gain a broad understanding of the country, as well as its people and practices.听

Students gain the communication and critical thinking skills that are invaluable to employers in today鈥檚 global marketplace. Graduates with foreign language skills and intercultural perspectives can pursue international career opportunities across a variety of industries.听听听

A professor and student with cameras around their necks observe their surroundings in an Italian piazza.

Classes & Curriculum

Coursework emphasizes multiple fields of study, including anthropology, art history, history and literature. Students can complete up to four high-level Italian courses in English.听

Examples of courses in the Italian Studies Major include

Popular Culture in Modern Italy,
The Mafia in Modern Italy,
Renaissance and Baroque Architecture in Italy, and
Topics in Italian Cinema and Literature.

Learn more about Italian Studies BA听courses.听

Related Graduate Degrees

* Tyler School of Art and Architecture

Certificate Programs

The College of Liberal Arts has for you to expand your knowledge and diversify your 51动漫 education. Certificates can complement bachelor's programs, allowing you to specialize in an area and highlight your exposure to disciplines outside of your major.

Tuition & Fees

In keeping with 51动漫鈥檚 commitment to access and affordability, the Bachelor of Arts offers a competitive level of tuition with multiple opportunities for financial support.

Tuition rates are set annually by the university and are affected by multiple factors, including program degree level (undergraduate or graduate), course load (full- or part-time), in-state or out-of-state residency, and more.听You can view the full .

These tuition costs apply to the 2024鈥�2025 academic year.

Pennsylvania resident:听$18,864.00听per year
Out-of-state: $33,912.00听per year

Our Academic Advisors

Joyce K. Salzberg Center for Professional Development

Dedicated advisors at the Joyce K. Salzberg Center for Professional Development听in the College of Liberal Arts are available to guide students through their academic careers and with their career paths beyond 51动漫. They can help you choose a major, navigate your curriculum, identify internship opportunities, explore career opportunities and determine your post-graduation plans. .

Program Contact

For questions regarding the Italian Studies Major, contact the following staff member.

Stephen Walton听is academic coordinator in the Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures Department.
Phone:听215-204-8268
Email:听stephen.walton0002@temple.edu

The following staff member leads the Italian program.

Patricia Melzer is chair.听
Phone: 215-204-8249听
Email: patricia.melzer@temple.edu听

University Honors Program

The College of Liberal Arts participates in 51动漫鈥檚 Honors Program. .听

Students who meet certain academic and extracurricular criteria may become members of the following honor societies.听

is a national society that honors academic excellence during a student's first year at college.
is an international society that enables members to realize their potential through the advancement of academics, leadership and service.听
is open to juniors and seniors in the College of Liberal Arts. To qualify for Phi Beta Kappa, a student must maintain a high grade point average in a broad, rigorous program of study in the liberal arts, including mathematics and foreign languages.

Student Clubs & Organizations

Supplement your College of Liberal Arts听coursework and enhance your听experience at 51动漫 with more than 300 student clubs and organizations. You鈥檒l have opportunities to meet and network with other students, get involved with the community, grow your interests, and develop r茅sum茅-boosting skills and experiences.

The following student organizations may be of interest to students in the Italian Studies Major.

The hosts Caffe Italiano twice every week, which serves as an outlet for students to practice Italian and learn about Italian culture in an informal setting. The Societa Italiana holds cooperative events with local university-based Italian clubs, including Bryn Mawr College, Drew University, Saint Joseph's University, University of Delaware and the University of Pennsylvania.听
The is dedicated to promoting the scientific study of language as well as assisting linguistic majors to become more involved and more informed about the field.

Study Away

College of Liberal Arts undergraduate students are encouraged to study away for an academic year, semester or summer. Enrich your experience at 51动漫 by immersing yourself in Italian culture at the university鈥檚 campus in . A top destination for college students studying abroad, the country is a world hub for art and architecture, culture, food, and more.听

Accreditation

LA-ITLS-BA

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