The Department of French and Italian is a strong presence in the Humanities that is committed to engaging students throughout their college careers (and beyond!). Some of the department's students choose to major in language and literature; many others connect their study of French with courses in government, economics, history or the arts.
Discover our Italian courses featuring innovative pedagogy, engaging experiential activities, and a deep sense of community. Embark on a learning journey that's not just about acquiring words and grammar. No matter your future career direction, Italian will enrich your experience with newly developed soft skills, intercultural sensitivity, and a global perspective.
Associate Professor Nancy Canepa's book, The Enchanted Boot, has been short-listed for the IPTA (Italian Prose in Translation Award), awarded by the American Literary Translators Association. Click here for details.
Professor Novak's press release from the PUF about his upcoming monograph on Napoleon, which was just published on Sept 6, 2023.
Come join the Department of French and Italian on Thursday, September 7th 4:30-5:30pm. Meet and chat with faculty and staff about our courses and off campus programs.
"À la recherche du bonheur" with Professor Beasley @ 12: What is happiness? How has this concept changed over the centuries? How has its conception and treatment been influenced by social events, gender, and class? Is there a form of happiness that is particularly French?
Come find out about our cool trips abroad to Paris, Toulouse and Rome.
July 10, 2023. We're going into the fourth week of the Rome F.I.R.E., program, and things are heating up (literally and metaphorically)!
Public film screenings to be held this summer in conjunction with Professor Hollister's French 75. All screenings in VAC 001; Sunday screenings at 7pm, Wednesday screenings at 7:30pm.
The Internship Program recruits passionate students to learn about our leadership framework, our work with profit and nonprofit clients, community-building and urban renewal with the core values of Ivrea in mind. It encourages diverse talents to flourish and find real application in unique sites and institutions. Click here for more.
