Overview

The first is spoken and written Italian, sufficient to live and study successfully in Italy and/or to use Italian media and research tools for careers involving Italy and Italian culture. The second is the ability to read and interpret Italian literature of all periods and genres. The third is a knowledge of the social, political, economic, and cultural realities of today’s Italy.

All Italian Studies majors at Boston University are encouraged to spend at least one semester of study at Boston University’s Centro Studi in Padua, where they may live with an Italian family and may enroll directly at the University of Padua, taking courses alongside local students in any academic field. An “Interdisciplinary track” is also available for the major, in which students may elect 3 of their 13 major courses from a field related to Italian culture such as history of art & architecture, history, European studies, philosophy, international relations, or classical studies.

An undergraduate degree in Italian Studies enables students to pursue careers in a great variety of areas: diplomacy, professional translation, design, fashion, language instruction, the arts, arts management, bilingual journalism, international business, and law. The degree also qualifies students for graduate study in education, Italian literature, and history.

Learning Outcomes

Met ACTFL goals of advanced-low level proficiency in speaking, reading, writing, and the understanding of spoken Italian, and the ability to use these skills in a range of academic and everyday situations.

Advanced knowledge of major periods of Italian literature and other cultural texts with understanding of historical, generic, or cultural context.

Demonstrated capacity to read critically and closely, to interpret texts, and to evaluate arguments about literary and cultural texts and topics.

Ability to produce an organized, well-supported argument in writing; to write clearly and persuasively; and to observe ethical and precise citation practices.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Politics and Culture in 20th Century Italy

Italy on the Cutting Edge

Italian Media and Popular Culture

Italian Seminar: Social, Political, and Cultural Life of Today's Italy

Italian Literature Medieval
European Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

128 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

National

Common Application or Coalition Application

High School Transcript

Senior Year Grades

Counselor Recommendation and School Report Form

Teacher Evaluation

Standardized Tests

International

Secondary School Records

Documentation of Financial Support

Copy of Data Page of Passport

Tuition Fees

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69870 USD / year

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69870 USD / year

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Domestic

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69870 USD / year

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Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

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