BA/BS in Italian Studies

Italian Studies (Modern Languages) is a Bachelor of Arts program at Brock University's Faculty of Humanities, offered as a combined major that can be paired with other fields of study. Instruction takes place in multimedia classrooms, where students develop written and spoken competence in Italian alongside a grounding in Italian culture. Language courses range from beginner to advanced level and include translation theory and practice, Italian regionalism and language teaching. Additional courses cover Italian literature, culture, cinema, art and architecture, taught in English, introducing students to writers, artists and filmmakers such as Dante, Petrarch, Machiavelli, Pirandello, Eco, Leonardo, Michelangelo, Fellini and Bertolucci. Experiential learning opportunities are integrated into coursework, including engagement with local Italian-Canadian communities, and a Summer Studies Program in Italy is available to majors and non-majors. A Minor in Italian Studies is also offered. Graduates pursue careers in international relations and business, foreign service and immigration work, foreign-language media and journalism, interpretation and translation, travel and tourism, and education.