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Welcome to the Department of French and Italian!
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Why should I study French?

Why Study French?

Not only will you attain advanced fluency in written and spoken French, but you will also acquire the kinds of skills that admissions boards and employers look for the most.

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Why Study Italian?

The Italian Program offers you the opportunity to become fluent in the language and explore new cultural perspectives.

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Italian Newsletter - Spring 2025

Learn what's happening in the UC Davis Italian Department this Spring and meet some of your faculty and peers!
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Event (10/01): Musicarte and Teo Bok

3:30pm
Davis International House
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Professor Emerita Margherita Heyer-Caput awarded the honorary title of Cavaliere dell’Ordine della Stella d’Italia

The title is the highest cultural recognition offered by the Italian government.
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Study Abroad in France

There are many options for studying abroad in France or in French-speaking countries. There are programs in Paris, Bordeaux, and Lyon, as well as Senegal and Morocco...

Study Abroad in France
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Study Abroad in Italy

Ciao! Please explore our study abroad programs with the Italian Faculty.

Study Abroad in Italy
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