French & Italian Studies | University of Washington

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Discover the cultural and artistic history of Rome, French translation theory, Les Misérables, and eighteenth-century France through digital archives and tools.
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Featured Course

ITAL 356 A: Italian Society In Film And Literature

Autumn 2018

Studies the evolution of Italian postwar society through the analysis of film and literature as well as critical, historical, and sociological readings. Learn more

New Section of FRENCH 103 Added!

Due to popular demand we have added a new section of French 103 for Autumn quarter! If you have taken FRENCH 102 or equivalent, register now for FRENCH 103 E (23856) MTWThF 8:30-9:20am in Denny 258.