The Department of French and Italian offers a wide range of courses in the language, culture, and literatures of Italy, France, and other Francophone communities. Most language, literature, and culture courses are taught in French or Italian. Students may use courses in both French and Italian to satisfy some requirements of AXLE.
The department offers a program of concentration in French as well as two interdisciplinary programs: a concentration in French and European studies and a concentration in Italian and European studies. Qualified French majors may also participate in the Honors Program in French. Minors in French and Italian are offered. On the graduate level, the department offers a doctoral program in French.
Many students participate in French or Italian study abroad programs. The department offers Maymester programs in France and Italy. On-campus activities include films, symposia, concerts, and lectures by visiting professors. The department has chapters of national honor societies for both French and Italian students. Students may also apply to live on the French Hall in McTyeire International House.