Our program develops an appreciation of Italian world cultures through an engaged study of language, literature, and film. 

RLL's Italian program provides many ways for students to acquire or improve language proficiency, to explore various cultural aspects of Italy and of Italian world communities (including in the United States), and to gain a strong foundation in the study of Italian literature and film. Italian students are strongly encouraged to study abroad for a summer, a semester, or a full year. There are quality affordable SUNY programs throughout Italy.

Students who wish to earn teacher certification should contact the Teacher Education Institute in the Graduate School of Education, 367 Baldy Hall.

Learning Outcomes

• Develop language competence and communicative strategies.
• Apply knowledge of language history.
• Identify and utilize linguistic core concepts.
• Identify and analyze rhetorical strategies in different texts and genres.
• Apply knowledge of cultural and theoretical contexts.
• Locate and interpret sources and produce original research.
• Incorporate sources and modes of analysis from multiple disciplines and media.
• Appraise material critically.
• Recognize and cultivate personal growth.