Italian Certificate (Undergraduate)

Undergraduate Certificate in Italian

Develop cultural competence, fluency and literacy with the Undergraduate Certificate in Italian in Temple University’s College of Liberal Arts. Learn to effectively communicate in Italian with confidence and cultivate your writing, reading and listening skills with this 20-credit undergraduate certificate.

Italian is an official language in several European countries including Italy and Switzerland, as well as a global language spoken by countries around the world. It is instrumental in the study of art, music and history. Build proficiency in the Italian laguage through a series of interactive language courses in which grammar and patterns of oral communication are taught. Use a variety of texts to build a strong vocabulary and establish cultural awareness. Temple’s Italian for Business course prepares students for professional life abroad through its focus on the culture, customs and manners of Italians in the business world.

Students gain a competitive edge in today’s global marketplace with the Italian Undergraduate Certificate. Having proficiency in a second language can increase your professional opportunities and heighten your cultural awareness.

Classes & Curriculum

The Undergraduate Certificate in Italian is awarded at the completion of your bachelor’s program. It cannot be awarded as a stand-alone program of study or after completion of your bachelor’s degree program.

All courses are conducted in Italian to help students quickly acclimate to the language. Courses offered as part of the curriculum include

Italian Language I and II,
Intermediate Italian I and II, and
Italian for Business.

Learn more about the Italian Certificate courses.

Related Graduate Degrees

*Tyler School of Art and Architecture
**Fox School of Business

Careers

Italy is the eighth largest economy in the world, and the third largest in the European Union. Thousands of American companies do business with and have offices in Italy. The country is a leader in fields including auto manufacturing, culinary arts, electromechanical machinery, graphic design, furniture design and shipbuilding.

Students in the Undergraduate Certificate in Italian program are prepared to pursue careers in the following professional areas.

Business
Education
Government service
Healthcare
International law
Journalism
Military
Nonprofits
Public relations
Translation
Travel and tourism

Tuition & Fees

The tuition for this Certificate is based on school or college of your major, program degree level (undergraduate or graduate), course load (full- or part-time), in-state or out-of-state residency, and more. You can view the full Cost of Attendance breakdown on the Student Financial Services website.

Our Academic Advisors

Joyce K. Salzberg Center for Professional Development

Dedicated advisors at the Joyce K. Salzberg Center for Professional Development in the College of Liberal Arts are available to guide students through their academic careers and with their career paths beyond Temple. They can help you choose a major, navigate your curriculum, identify internship opportunities, explore career opportunities and determine your post-graduation plans. Learn more about the center.

Program Contact

For questions regarding the Italian Undergraduate Certificate, contact the following staff member.

Stephen Walton is academic coordinator in the Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures Department.
Phone: 215-204-8268
Email: stephen.walton0002@temple.edu

The following staff members lead the Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures Department .

Patricia Melzer is the chair of the Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures Department.
Email: patricia.melzer@temple.edu

Accreditation

LA-ITAL-CR2+

Additional Program Information

Available as a minor.

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