{"id":5234,"date":"2025-09-05T16:47:47","date_gmt":"2025-09-05T20:47:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/?post_type=program-page&#038;p=5234"},"modified":"2025-10-29T09:22:26","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T13:22:26","slug":"ba-italian","status":"publish","type":"program-page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/ba-italian\/","title":{"rendered":"Italian"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='program-hero'><div class='top-part'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><div class='content-area'><h1 id=\"content-start\">Italian<\/h1><p class=\"program-info\"><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?degree_type=ba\">BA<\/a> &bull; <a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?program_type=major\">Major<\/a>, <a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?program_type=minor\">Minor<\/a><\/p><div class='image-holder'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/080818_6095_Italian-BA-hero.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/080818_6095_Italian-BA-hero.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"professor speaking to students gathered around a table with projection screen in the background\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='bottom-part'><div class='wrapper'><div class='content-area'>\n<p>If you want an intellectually, professionally and personally enriching experience in a culture whose influence spans from antiquity to the present, consider studying Italian! Learn the language and explore Italian music, the figurative arts, literature, cinema, design, gastronomy, science and philosophy.<\/p>\n<p>In the Italian program, you will discover a wealth of language, literature, culture and pre-professional courses that can help you achieve your academic career goals. You will enhance your intercultural communication skills and creative expression through Italian language courses and choose elective courses that match your interests and goals.<\/p>\n<p>Take courses such as Contemporary Italian Cultural Studies; Italian Americans in Film; Italian Business and Commercial Translation; Italian Women Writers; or Translation for Tourism and Cultural Promotion. The Italian program is a pathway to graduate studies or professional opportunities in research, tourism, retail, and industries like wine, film, fashion, to name only a few.<\/p>\n<p>Knowing Italian opens up a world of job opportunities and offers real advantages in the multi-cultural world of the humanities, the arts, government, the sciences and business. The knowledge and skills you gain in the program can be the difference that sets you apart in the eyes of employers! <a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.montclair.edu\/programs\/italian-ba\/\">See the curriculum<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"prpl-button-row\"><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.montclair.edu\/portal\/admissions\">Apply Now<\/a><\/span><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.montclair.edu\/register\/inquire\">Request Info<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><aside><p><strong>Program Format<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?modality=hybrid\">Hybrid<\/a>; <a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?modality=in-person\">In-person<\/a><\/p><p><strong>College or School<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?college=chss\">College of Humanities and Social Sciences<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Area of Study<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?area_of_study=arts-culture-design\">Arts, Culture and Design<\/a>; <a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?area_of_study=public-service-and-the-humanities\">Public Service and the Humanities<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Cost Information<\/strong><br \/>In-state tuition is just <strong>$7,839<\/strong> per semester. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/tuition-and-fees\/undergraduate-costs\/\">Undergraduate Cost of Attendance<\/a><\/p><p><span class='prpl-button full-width'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/visit-us\/\">Visit Us<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/aside><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band lt-gray no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<div class=\"prpl-row program-page-expandables\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<h2>Complement Your Degree<\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n<div class=\"prpl-drawer compact\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">Minor in Italian<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<p>The minor in Italian is an 18-credit program available to undergraduate students from any major. In the program you will take language courses, Italian literature and civilization classes, and can engage in a large variety of extra-curricular activities.<\/p>\n<p>You also have the opportunity to join a Study Abroad program to experience firsthand the rich cultural and economic makeup of Italy. Spring break, summer and full-semester or full-year programs are offered through Study Abroad.<\/p>\n<p>Study the language and choose elective courses in Italian literature, Italian culture or pre-professional courses in advanced grammar or translation. Through the minor, you will enhance your marketable job skills that can help you be successful in a wide variety of fields such as business, civil service, translation, interpreting and public relations, among others.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.montclair.edu\/programs\/italian-minor\/\">See the curriculum<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-row program-page-expandables\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<h2>Teach Italian in Schools!<\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n<div class=\"prpl-drawer compact\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">Subject Area Specialization<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\"><br \/>\n<strong>BA in Italian with Teacher Certification in Italian (Preschool-Grade 12)<\/strong>\n<p>Students who wish to pursue P-12 teacher certification in Italian must apply to and be admitted to the Teacher Education Program. Once admitted, students will be matriculated into the BA in Secondary Education program as a second major.<\/p>\n<p>The Italian methods course required for the Teacher Education Professional Sequence is ITAL 419. In addition, students must pass the ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) prior to the Student Teaching semester. Students should consult with the Italian Teacher Education Coordinator to prepare for this examination.<\/p>\n<p>A minimum of 120 credits of coursework is required for the baccalaureate degree with a minimum 3.0 overall GPA. Major GPA requirements differ depending on field of study.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.montclair.edu\/programs\/italian-teacher-certification-preschool-grade-12-ba\/\">See the curriculum<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>Career Opportunities<\/h2>\n<div class=\"link-list triple\">\n<ul>\n<li>Fashion Designer<\/li>\n<li>Marketing Professional<\/li>\n<li>Psychologist<\/li>\n<li>Retailer<\/li>\n<li>Teacher<\/li>\n<li>Translator<\/li>\n<li>Sommelier<\/li>\n<li>International Business<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band lt-gray no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column two-fifths\">\n<h2>Related Programs<\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column three-fifths\">\n<p><div class=\"related-program-container\"><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/ba-anthropology\/\" class=\"name\">Anthropology<\/a><span class=\"program-info\"><span class=\"program-info\">BA &bull; Major, Minor<\/span><\/span><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/ba-language-business-and-culture\/\" class=\"name\">Language, Business and Culture<\/a><span class=\"program-info\"><span class=\"program-info\">BA &bull; Major<\/span><\/span><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/ba-classics\/\" class=\"name\">Classics<\/a><span class=\"program-info\"><span class=\"program-info\">BA &bull; Major, Minor<\/span><\/span><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/ba-history\/\" class=\"name\">History<\/a><span class=\"program-info\"><span class=\"program-info\">BA &bull; Major, Minor<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>Featured Faculty<\/h2>\n<p class='a11y-label'><!-- fetch new: 480.76 ms --><!-- decode:  0.21 ms --><!-- output:  0.04 ms --><\/p><ul class=\"profile-grid\"><li><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"profile-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" alt=\"Enza Antenos profile photo\" data-original-image=\"\/profilepages\/media\/628\/user\/enzalibraryround.000.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/profilepages\/media\/628\/user\/enzalibraryround.000.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"profile-text\"><span class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~antenosconfe\">Enza Antenos<\/a><\/span><span class=\"title\">Associate Professor<\/span><span class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:antenosconfe@montclair.edu\">antenosconfe@montclair.edu<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"profile-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" alt=\"Andrea Dini profile photo\" data-original-image=\"\/profilepages\/media\/37\/user\/screenshot20241016121256.png\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/profilepages\/media\/37\/user\/screenshot20241016121256.png.0.1x.generic.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"profile-text\"><span class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~dinia\">Andrea Dini<\/a><\/span><span class=\"title\">Associate Professor<\/span><span class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:dinia@montclair.edu\">dinia@montclair.edu<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"profile-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" alt=\"David Galef profile photo\" data-original-image=\"\/profilepages\/media\/1958\/user\/davidportraitwithbooks92320small.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/profilepages\/media\/1958\/user\/davidportraitwithbooks92320small.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"profile-text\"><span class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~galefd\">David Galef<\/a><\/span><span class=\"title\">Professor<\/span><span class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:galefd@montclair.edu\">galefd@montclair.edu<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"profile-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" alt=\"Gina Miele profile photo\" data-original-image=\"\/profilepages\/media\/1334\/user\/FullSizeRender.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/profilepages\/media\/1334\/user\/FullSizeRender.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"profile-text\"><span class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~mieleg\">Gina Miele<\/a><\/span><span class=\"title\">Assistant Professor<\/span><span class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:mieleg@montclair.edu\">mieleg@montclair.edu<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"profile-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" alt=\"Marisa Trubiano profile photo\" data-original-image=\"\/profilepages\/media\/47\/user\/trubianophotos20.png\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/profilepages\/media\/47\/user\/trubianophotos20.png.0.1x.generic.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"profile-text\"><span class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~trubianom\">Marisa Trubiano<\/a><\/span><span class=\"title\">Associate Professor<\/span><span class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:trubianom@montclair.edu\">trubianom@montclair.edu<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><br \/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"program-contact-band\"><div class=\"background-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<h2>Questions? 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