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Why Italian ?

Italy's rich culture has shaped many global industries. Innovations in government, art, science, political science, architecture, film, music, design, and literature from Ancient Rome to modern day Italy have had a profound effect on the way we live our lives in the U.S. and in many places throughout the world. Study of the Italian language opens the gateway to all of these fields for you.

Approximately 67 million people around the world speak Italian as their primary language. It is the official language of Italy and San Marino and one of four official languages of Switzerland. Italian is also spoken in Vatican City, parts of Yugoslavia and Africa, and is the second-most spoken language in Argentina and Venezuela. Italian immigrants in major cities like New York, Chicago, Montreal, Toronto, and Melbourne bring the number of people who speak Italian as a second language to about 120 million. Proficiency in Italian can lead you to careers in international business in the fashion and food industries, international law, diplomacy and foreign service, translation and interpretation, and communications and marketing, among others.

Programs Within Italian

Italian, Undergraduate Minor

The minor in Italian consists of a minimum of 20 hours, including ITAL 1502. Students minoring in Italian must complete 9 hours of upper-level courses (at least 3 of the 9 hours must be at the 4000 level in Italian). Students may not complete all 9 hours of their upper-level requirement in one semester. Only one course taught in English may count for the Italian minor.

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Study abroad can be most simply defined as an opportunity to earn academic credit in an international setting. TTU offers a comprehensive range of unique, academic programs in 50 countries. Global learning is an essential part of being a Red Raider and crucial to your success post-graduation. Whether you know what sort of study abroad experience you want or don’t even know what study abroad is, let us help you. Your new world awaits.

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For more information about the Italian Program, please contact:

Academic Advisor
Carla Burrus