Program Coordinator
Cedric Joseph Oliva
At a Glance
What You’ll Learn:
- Strong skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing Italian
- The cultural, social, and professional norms of Italian-speaking communities
What You’ll Do:
- Prepare for travel and study abroad in Italy
- Learn and work in situations requiring knowledge of Italian language and culture
Where You’ll Go:
- Career fields such as international business, government relations, healthcare translator, immigration attorney, and professional interpreter
Program Highlights
Today, Italian is spoken by approximately 68 million people, and there are an estimated 110 million to 120 million speakers of Italian as a second or cultural language. Italian is the fifth most-taught non-native language worldwide, after English, French, Spanish, and German.
By pursuing a minor in Italian, you’ll gain an advanced level of language proficiency and a strong understanding of Italian culture. Along with equipping you with the necessary tools to become an effective and creative communicator, our curriculum also gives you the global perspective needed to live, study, and work in Italy and the international community.
Study Abroad
Improve your cross-cultural understanding and international awareness by spending a semester abroad in Florence through Bryant’s extensive study abroad program. Through this immersive experience, you can also complete an internship with a local company and gain hands-on experience using your Italian language skills. You can also choose a short-term, faculty-led program at the start or end of a semester.
Sample Courses
Our curriculum consists of engaging coursework that’s designed to prepare you for your future career. Just a few sample courses include:
Reading and Writing
ML IT 305
Intermediate Italian I
ML IT 205
Italian Studies
HIS 304
Italian for Business
ML IT 404
Italian Literature
ML IT 308