There are many reasons to learn Italian. Studying the Italian language will introduce you to the great art, cinema, literature, and music of Italy. International businesses, such as the fashion and culinary fields, seek Italian speakers. There is a rich culture and history behind the language and a beautiful country to explore.
Graduates with a specialization in Italian are in demand as bilingual educators, interpreters and translators. They are also highly desired in law schools, business programs, the fashion industry, and the travel and hospitality industries. They make highly competitive candidates when applying for positions in the international banking industry, global businesses, and international relations.
Students who specialize in Italian typically participate in BMCC’s study abroad program in Italy. They can also spend an entire semester in Italy, through the many CUNY study abroad programs (often covered by financial aid, including grants and scholarships). Our graduates have gone on to pursue degrees at Hunter College, City College as well as Columbia University and Georgetown University Law School.
Our world-class, award-winning faculty offers a curriculum spanning literary and cultural traditions from the Middle Ages to the present. We also incorporate student-centered pedagogical approaches to foster analytical skills and critical thinking. As students move onto upper-level courses in culture and literature, they build a strong foundation for the analysis of such key issues as gender, race, class, power relations, and the legacy of coloniality in today’s global scene.
Why wait? Contact the Modern Languages Department to find an Italian course that is right for you!
Explore Careers
BMCC is committed to students’ long-term success and will help you explore professional opportunities. Undecided? No problem. The college offers Career Coach for salary and employment information, job postings and a self-discovery assessment to help students find their academic and career paths. Visit Career Express to make an appointment with an advisor, search for jobs or sign-up for professional development activities with the Center for Career Development. Students can also visit the Office of Internships and Experiential Learning to gain real world experience in preparation for a four-year degree and beyond. These opportunities are available to help BMCC students build a foundation for future success.
Transfer Options
This program fully articulates with Hunter College’s bachelor degree program in Italian so that you can seamlessly continue your education there without any loss of credits.
These suggested careers may require bachelor's or higher degrees.
Make an appointment at the Academic Advisement and Transfer Center.
Required Common Core
| English Composition | 6 |
| Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
| Life and Physical Sciences | 3 |
| TOTAL REQUIRED COMMON CORE | 12 |
Flexible Common Core
| Creative Expression | 3 |
| Individual and Society | 3 |
| Scientific World | 3 |
| U.S. Experience in Its Diversity | 3 |
| World Cultures and Global Issues | 6 |
| TOTAL FLEXIBLE COMMON CORE | 18 |
| TOTAL COMMON CORE | 30 |
Curriculum Requirements
Footnotes
- Choose 15 credits from ITL 170 or any ITL course 200-level and above.
- Choose 9 credits from ART 103, ART 290, ART 292, ENG 360, ENG 391, LIN 110, LIN 210, HIS 115, HIS 116, SSC 150, any FRN course, any SPN course, or any TRS course.
Notes
Please note, these requirements are effective the 2019-2020 catalog year. Please check your DegreeWorks account for your specific degree requirements as when you began at BMCC will determine your program requirements.
