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Why Study French & Italian?
The Department of French and Italian provides instruction in the languages, literatures, cinema, and cultures of France, Italy, and other areas where these languages are spoken.
We offer a wide selection of undergraduate courses, covering topics ranging from the Middle Ages to Italian-American culture and the Francophone literature of Africa, the Caribbean and the Middle East.
Our MA and PhD graduate programs in French are among the national leaders in successfully placing students in academic positions, and the highly productive research faculty provide expertise in all areas of French and Italian literature.
Featured Courses - Fall 2024
Taught MWF 12:20pm - 1:10pm
Liberty, Sex or Death - Moral dilemmas in early modern French culture
We鈥檒l be reading stories about female rage, nuns gone wild, torrid love affairs and bad marriages.
TAUGHT IN FRENCH!
Taught MWF 1:25pm - 2:15pm
This course focuses on close reading of Dante's poetry with emphasis on the intellectual, religious, political, and scientific background of the medieval world.
TAUGHT IN ENGLISH
Taught MTW 11:15am-12:05pm
French 3600 equips students with the advanced language skills, cultural insights, and professional tools needed to thrive in a Francophone workplace.
TAUGHT IN FRENCH!