Italian is the language of many
of history's most illustrious poets, artists, and musicians.
From Dante, to Verdi, to Fellini, Italian is the language of cinema, opera, and
poetry. Spoken
by about 60 million people in Italy,
this romance language is also spoken by another 10 million Italian descendants
in the world, making Italian a key linguistic medium for international
business, culture and fashion. By studying Italian at USF you can
fulfill the University language requirement, study abroad in Italy, and enhance your personal knowledge of Italy’s
fascinating culture and literature.