What does it mean to think freely — slowly, deeply, and on your own terms?

Come for the films. Leave with a new way of seeing the world.

The Comedy That Never Ends: Dante Then and Now

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.

Funded by a project grant from the Design Initiative at Dartmouth (DIAD), the Collaborative Conversations Project brings the innovation methodology of design thinking to language learning. Come check out the new Creative Design Thinking library in DH 213.

The sun is out, and it's time to celebrate! Enjoy delicious food while speaking French. There's no better way to start the spring. Santé!

A Rome symposium and student immersion explored food, culture, and climate resilience. Symposium participants discussed food and sustainability over dinner at the American Academy of Rome in early December.

The program has allowed thousands of students to hone their language skills while helping their peers and gaining pedagogical confidence. The elementary language sequence consists of professor-led classes enhanced by additional small-group practice sessions known as "drill."

In German 1, students used pen and paper as well as AI translation tools to conduct a live intercultural conversation with our French RA, Pauline Segur, practicing both German and French while exploring drink culture.