University of Wisconsin-Madison Language Institute
B.A. In Italian

Madison, USA

DEGREE TYPE

DURATION

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

Sep 2026

STUDY FORMAT

Key Summary

About : The B.A. in Italian provides students with comprehensive language skills while exploring Italian culture, literature, and history. This degree helps develop proficiency in Italian through immersive learning experiences. Students engage in a wide range of topics including film, art, and the politics of Italy, ensuring a well-rounded education.

Career Outcomes : Graduates may find opportunities in various fields such as translation, international relations, education, or tourism. The skills acquired can also lead to roles in business, journalism, or cultural institutions.

The Italian program at UW–Madison offers students opportunities for growth in the language and for increased cultural fluency through dynamic, in-class learning experiences and multiple extracurricular components such as Piazza Italia (an Italian immersion floor in the Lakeshore residence halls), Caffè Culturale (an Italian conversation group), Italian Club, and Cineteca Italiana (an Italian film club).

The majority of UW–Madison Italian majors and certificate students complete their requirements through a combination of courses taken on campus and abroad with a UW–Madison study abroad program.

Students have the option to take a class for Honors at almost all levels. For more information, please see the department website and/or consult a department advisor.

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