BENVENUTI! Welcome
to the Italian Studies program at Chapman University!
Our program offers a full range of instruction from elementary language classes to upper level courses in Italian and Italian-American literature, film, and culture. We are a group of committed professors dedicated to assisting individual students in growing professionally and personally, both at Chapman University and on an international level. Chapman University's italophile character also offers numerous possibilities to experience Italy while on campus through student events organized by the Italian Club, operas performed by the Conservatory of Music, numerous Italian American and International celebrations, and resources such as the Italian Heritage archive and group study room at the Leatherby Library.
Our students acquire proficiency and fluency in the classroom through immersion in Italian paced to build linguistic competence and foster understanding of the artistic traditions and cultural history of Italy. Upper level courses further develop the students’ critical use of the language as well as knowledge of Italy. While introducing students to interdisciplinary research in cultural studies, the curriculum also aims to nurture connections with the students’ professional goals and personal interests. Our students choose to fulfill the Multidisciplinary Cluster in Italian Studies or the Italian Studies Minor by completing coursework in Italian as well as by drawing from the rich disciplinary range of academic opportunities relating to Italian culture available at Chapman University.
In
order to learn the necessary socio-cultural skills to be able to communicate
effectively with Italian speakers, we encourage Italian minors to experience
Italy firsthand through the courses taught by our professors abroad during the
summer and interterm on a 