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More Than Languages

Discover the political and social evolutions of France, Dante’s Divine Comedy, the relationship between language and cultural identity, human and machine translation, and the cultural history of Italy and the Francophone world.

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Our research exemplifies the best of contemporary interdisciplinary humanistic study.

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Experience cultural immersion and perfect your language skills with one of our study abroad programs in Rome, Québec City, Paris, or Nantes.

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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.

Alumni Profiles
FIS Graduates Pose During 2024 Graduation Reception

Congratulations to the Class of 2024!

On Wednesday, June 5th, from 4-5pm the Department of French & Italian Studies held a graduation for the graduating class of 2024. French majors and Italian minors were invited to celebrate their achievements in a reception held in the Simpson Center.

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