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This summer, take French

This summer take French with Professor Elhariry! French 8 @ 11 and/or FRIT 37.30 XL WGSS 50.01 @ 12 (taught in English with an X hour in French) Both NRO eligible. Enrollment is open through May 2nd.
This fall, take Italian!

Discover our Italian courses featuring innovative pedagogy, engaging experiential activities, and a deep sense of community. Embark on a learning journey that's not just about acquiring words and grammar. No matter your future career direction, Italian will enrich your experience with newly developed soft skills, intercultural sensitivity, and a global perspective.
This fall, take French!

The Department of French and Italian is a strong presence in the Humanities that is committed to engaging students throughout their college careers (and beyond!). Some of the department's students choose to major in language and literature; many others connect their study of French with courses in government, economics, history or the arts.
Boston Consulate Literary award given to Matthew Capone

Matthew Capone, a student with the Italian program, was awarded the Boston Capital of Italian Creativity literary prize at the office of the Italian consulate on February 28th.
Italian professor Danielle Callegari received the Beatrice Torrini Prize for her writing about Tuscan wine.

Italian professor Danielle Callegari received the Beatrice Torrini Prize for her writing about Tuscan wine. The award honors her for "a contribution in terms of value, competence, and passion to the communication of Tuscan wine."
Be a Drill Instructor for French and Italian for the Spring 2024 term

The program has allowed thousands of students to hone their language skills while helping their peers and gaining pedagogical confidence. The elementary language sequence consists of professor-led classes enhanced by additional small-group practice sessions known as "drill."
Professor McConnell Joins House Communities

The inaugural cohort will collaborate with house leadership teams to expand program offerings geared toward intellectual engagement and deepening faculty-student connections.
Maximilien Novak wins national research prize on French diplomacy

On June 11th, a ceremony will be hosted under the Dome of L'Académie française to present to Professor Novak the "Prix de la Fondation Tilsit 2024 pour la diplomatie" from the Institut de France for his research on the history of French Diplomacy under Napoleon.
What can you do with a major or minor in French and Italian?

Unlock your potential in French and Italian: The possibilities are endless, from hospitality to diplomacy, from teaching to law, learning a foreign language can open doors to exciting careers. Click in and explore the possibilities.
The Foreign Language Effect: how thinking in a foreign language improves decision-making, rationality and open-mindedness

Research shows people who speak another language are more utilitarian and flexible, less risk-averse and egotistical, and better able to cope with traumatic memories.