The main goal of the Italian Department at Smith College is to offer a program of study which provides opportunities for students to acquire both proficiency in Italian and a good appreciation of Italy's rich cultural tradition.
All members of the Italian Department are seriously committed to the idea that learning a foreign language is an inherent part of an undergraduate education. We are convinced that if we teach our students a language within a cultural context, we are broadening their minds and opening them up to the possibility of a variety of interpretations of life. We feel that this will assure them access to Italy's rich cultural offerings in literature, in art, and in music, to name just a few.
The Italian faculty, although small, is very varied. What unites us is a passion for teaching at all levels and a genuine willingness to share and collaborate while believing that indeed, la vita è bella.
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