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Italian Studies
Italian Studies at W&M
Gain an understanding of Italian language and culture. Italian studies allows you to study Italian language at all levels with some courses taught in English. The courses cross interdisciplinary boundaries to examine sociological, cultural and historical topics that are both specific to Italy and resonate universally. You can explore current topics such as migration and multiculturalism. This minor can enhance your studies in art & art history, international relations, American studies, music and film & media studies. Italian Studies offers a minor, and options to combine our courses with an interdisciplinary major.
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Start at Any Level
Take classes where four levels of language instruction are offered — from beginner to advanced.
University Partnerships
Teaching Assistant Opportunities
Work as a teaching assistant for beginning and intermediate language classes.
Enhance Your Studies
Pair a minor in Italian studies with a major in art or art history, international relations, American studies, music or film & media studies.
Paths of Study
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Path of Study
Applied Learning
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Start with the first-year seminar, Utopia and Dystopia (ITAL 100), then learn about topics such as Italian Language Through Film (ITAL 206) and Postcolonial Literature (ITAL 317).*
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Study Abroad
Work with the Reves Center to find a study abroad program in Italy that aligns with your interests. Previous study abroad trips have included the Amalfi Coast and Venice.
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Italian Language House (Casa Italiana)
Join your peers and an international fellow as part of this living-learning community that hosts social activities and tutoring hours. Benvenuti alla Casa Italiana!
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You can support the Italian Studies program by giving to the , which supports student activities in Italian Studies, or the , which supports activities throughout the Italian Studies program. Your contribution to Modern Languages and Literatures help us offer our students the best possible learning experiences.
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Mailing Address
Department of Modern Languages & Literatures Â鶹Æƽâ°æ P.O. Box 8795 Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795
Contact Us
- Email: mdll@wm.edu
- Phone: 757-221-3635
- Fax: 757-221-3637
Courses Disclaimer
*Courses listed are examples. Course availability changes each semester.