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Why Study French & Italian?
The Department of French and Italian provides instruction in the languages, literatures, cinema, and cultures of France, Italy, and other areas where these languages are spoken.
We offer a wide selection of undergraduate courses, covering topics ranging from the Middle Ages to Italian-American culture and the Francophone literature of Africa, the Caribbean and the Middle East.
Our MA and PhD graduate programs in French are among the national leaders in successfully placing students in academic positions, and the highly productive research faculty provide expertise in all areas of French and Italian literature.
Featured Courses - Summer 2025
Term B - Online
Italian Culture Through Cinema - Ever wondered what makes Italian cinema so legendary? This course takes you on a cinematic journey through Italy’s most powerful stories
TAUGHT IN ENGLISH!
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The Power of Fairy Tales in Italy and France - Did you know that the Italian Cinderella murdered her stepmother? Or that Sleeping Beauty had twins before marrying the prince? Or that the cats in Italian Puss-in-Boots stories were female?
TAUGHT IN ENGLISH
Term B - Online
Recent years have seen a sharp rise in often heated public debates and discussions regarding the place and status of Muslim citizens in France, which contains the largest Muslim population in Western Europe.Ìý
TAUGHT IN ENGLISH!