Languages and Linguistics (Italian studies advanced), Bachelor

La Trobe University's Bachelor of Languages and Linguistics offers an introduction to the fundamentals of human communication. Students explore the structure and historical evolution of languages, while investigating the acquisition and development of communication skills. They can also select from various language majors and examine the cultural contexts of their chosen languages.The program builds an advanced understanding of linguistics, including the analysis of sound systems, sentence structures, and the ways language conveys and interprets meaning. Participants may focus on a preferred language from options such as Chinese, French, Greek, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, or Hindi, with entry points aligned to beginner, intermediate, or advanced proficiency levels.

In the Italian Studies major you will combine the study of the language with the study of Italian culture, literature, cinema, history and translation. The primary focus of this major is on contemporary Italy, but you can explore aspects of early modern, Renaissance and twentieth-century Italy in selected subjects. A major in Italian Studies provides you with the opportunity to develop your written, spoken and comprehension skills in Italian to a high level, while enhancing your critical thinking skills, and becoming proficient at analysing texts and at presenting reasoned arguments. Studying Italian will equip you with valuable communication skills. Recent graduates of Italian studies have found employment in teaching, diplomacy, government, social work, art history and restoration, international business, publishing, journalism, tourism, and translating and interpreting. Students of Italian are encouraged to consider spending one or two semesters studying at an Italian university as part of an approved exchange program. (Please note: overseas programs may be impacted by travel restrictions.) Italian is taught at a number of levels starting from beginners. For those with prior knowledge of and/or qualifications in the language, a placement test and interview may be used to determine the appropriate stream for a student.