French & Italian Studies | University of Washington

More Than Languages

Discover the political and social evolutions of France from the Renaissance through the early 19th-century, global French cinema, classic works of Italian theater, the world of Proust, or the cultural and artistic history of Rome.
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Environmental Humanities, Sociolinguistics, Media and Technology

Our research exemplifies the best of contemporary interdisciplinary humanistic study.
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Discover the Path to a New Language and New Perspectives

Enjoy small class sizes and a rich, interdisciplinary curriculum with one of our major or minor programs.
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Careers in French & Italian

Our alumni find their language skills in demand in a global economy. They embark on careers in tech, teaching, marketing, and more.
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Immerse Yourself in a New Culture

Experience cultural immersion and perfect your language skills with one of our study abroad programs in Rome, Québec City, Paris, Nantes, or Martinique.
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French 229 A: A Comparative Look At Immigrant Cultural Production In English

Winter 2019

Explores cultural production of contemporary immigrant populations, primarily in France and the United States. Uses an interdisciplinary approach from fields of sociolinguistics, migrant/identity/... Learn more

French & Italian Studies Winter & Spring Courses!

Winter and Spring quarter are just around the corner! Many Winter courses still have some space available! See what French & Italian Studies is offering winter and spring and plan your courses for the next two quarters.