Bachelor of Arts - Italian Studies

Italian is the fourth most taught non-native language in the world, and about 90 million people world-wide speak it as their first or second language. Knowledge of Italian has become increasingly valuable for employment in international law, finance, trade, banking, art, music, fashion and communications as well as for graduate studies in the humanities and social sciences. The Italian faculty at Drew is committed to providing a rich and stimulating curriculum through the latest pedagogical and multimedia tools. Our courses (language, literature, culture, and cinema) are taught entirely in Italian. We also offer courses in English on all aspect of Italian culture. A minor and special major in Italian combines well with all aspects of a Liberal Arts Education, and will give students the possibility to fully appreciate the richness of Italian culture, theater, music, literature, cinema, and art (A UNESCO study placed 70% of the art of the world in Italy). After a minor in Italian, most students will reach an Intermediate High-Advanced Low oral and written competency as defined by ACTFL standards. After a special major, most students will reach an Advanced Low oral and written competency as defined by ACTFL standards.