Build a firm foundation in the Italian language, consider Italian culture through different media (such as visual arts, music, literature and film) and explore the cross-cultural influences that have shaped contemporary Italy . With a program that extends its geographical reach from the Italian peninsula to the transoceanic Little Italies, you can prepare for careers in government, tourism or teaching. You can explore Italian culture in relation to other cultural traditions, consider Italy's influence on other cultures and study Italian culture from a plurality of angles including music, art, literature, gender and media.