Italian Language Major
Studying Italian at RWU
At RWU, studying Italian is more than just learning a language; it’s an immersive journey into the heart of Italian life, thought, and tradition. Students engage deeply with the nuances of the Italian language, mastering its use in everyday conversation as well as professional and academic settings.
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About the Italian Language Major
Italy’s language and culture have shaped art, history, cuisine, and global discourse for centuries, leaving an indelible mark on the world and American society.
But language is only the beginning. Our program goes beyond grammar and vocabulary, fostering cultural fluency and a keen awareness of the diverse perspectives that define Italy’s rich heritage. Whether through literature, film, history, or contemporary issues, students develop the skills to navigate and appreciate cultural differences-preparing them to connect with the global Italian-speaking community in meaningful ways.
Italian Language Major Degree Requirements
Italian Placement Test
The RWU Modern Language Department offers Spanish, Italian, Chinese and American Sign Language (ASL)
if you learned one of these languages in school or in your community or simply if you are familiar with one or more of these languages, please take the language placement survey to place yourself.
If you did not learn a modern language in school or your community and are not familiar with the languages, you are not required to take the survey, but encourage to take a beginning language course: SPN 101, ITAL 101, CHN 101, or ASL 101.
