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Are you interested in studying Italian?

There are approximately 60 million native Italian speakers around the world, mainly in Italy and Switzerland. As a romance language, Italian derives from Latin and is closely related to Spanish, French and Portuguese. Perhaps you already speak or have studied another romance language and have fallen in love with the beauty of the Italian language. Maybe you have a family connection to Italy and hope to travel there in the future. You might dream of going abroad to study art, music, cinema, fashion design or international cuisine. Whatever your reason might be, Italy attracts millions of people from around the world who admire both its glorious past and its modern vitality. As an undergraduate student, the study of Italian could open the door to a multitude of life-long study opportunities and passions, as well as assist you in your pursuit of a graduate degree. If you envision a future career requiring foreign travel, the knowledge of a foreign language, such as Italian, makes you a more attractive candidate in today's global market.

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