Bachelor's in Italian

Sarah Lawrence College, renowned for its commitment to individualized education, creative exploration, and intellectual rigor, Sarah Lawrence offers a distinctive undergraduate experience where students actively shape their learning. At Sarah Lawrence College, the hallmark is the close mentorship and personalized education it provides. The university's emphasis on small seminar-style classes, one-on-one conferences with faculty, and the freedom to design your own course of study fosters an environment where students can pursue their passions and academic interests in depth. With a dedicated faculty of accomplished artists and scholars, Sarah Lawrence equips graduates with the critical thinking skills, creativity, and intellectual curiosity needed to excel in a rapidly changing world. Through its unwavering dedication to academic innovation, creative expression, and a commitment to the individual, Sarah Lawrence College prepares graduates to thrive in their careers while embracing a lifelong love of learning and the arts.

The study of Italian at Sarah Lawrence College offers both the rigors of language study and the joys of immersion in one of the richest cultures of the West. The course of study consists of classroom, conference, and conversational components, all enhanced by the flexible academic structure of the College and its proximity to New York City. In the classroom, students learn Italian grammar, syntax, and phonology, using sources of everyday communication and literary texts. In conference sessions—especially helpful in customizing study to each student’s level of fluency—students pursue reading and writing related to topics that compel them. And in conversation meetings, students simply talk with native Italians about anything of common interest. Individual conference projects may be as creative and diverse as appropriate for each student and may include interdisciplinary work in the Italian language.