Department of French & Italian

Discover new ways of seeing the world through the studies of French and Italian languages. Explore cultures and ideas that cross borders, deepen your understanding of the past and present, and build the skills you need to thrive in a global context.

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English major Henry Zurn during study abroad

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Announcing Our 2026 Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Awardees

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Spring 2026 Media Studies Workshop

Please join us for this semester's Media Studies Workshop, a forum dedicated to ongoing research in film, media, and audio-visual cultures.

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Bruno Chaouat in Stuttgart, Germany, during his tour in November 2025.

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