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    Graduate Program in Italian Studies

    The Graduate Program in Italian offers students a range of interdisciplinary options that provide a broad academic base in Italian literature, philosophy, film, music, theatre, art, cultural studies, and critical theory, as well as the most current pedagogical theory and practice.

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    Penn-in-Florence

    Our program in Florence allows students to improve their language skills while enjoying an immersive experience in Italian history and culture. Florence offers a wide array of resources for students, including world-renowned libraries and museums, culinary traditions, and fashion hubs. It is also a very livable city, with accommodations and places of interest all in walking distance.

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    The Center for Italian Studies

    The Center for Italian Studies at the University of Pennsylvania was created in 1978 by President Martin Meyerson and School of Arts and Sciences’ Dean Vartan Gregorian with the endorsement of the Republic of Italy. It has the distinction of being the first such center in the United States.

The Center for Italian Studies

The Center for Italian Studies was created in 1978 by the University of Pennsylvania President Martin Meyerson and by the Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences Vartan Gregorian, with the endorsement of the Republic of Italy. It was the first such center in the United States. 

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Three Contemporary Artists Illuminating Dantean Paths Through Difficult Times: Maru Ceballos (Buenos Aires), Kat Mustatea (NYC), Kazumasa Chiba (Tokyo).
Arielle Saiber (JHU)
Feb 1, 2024 at - | 401 Fisher Bennet Hall, University of Pennsylvania

Three Contemporary Artists Illuminating Dantean Paths Through Difficult Times: Maru Ceballos (Buenos Aires), Kat Mustatea (NYC), Kazumasa Chiba (Tokyo)
 

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“Traces of University Teaching in Renaissance Books: Examples and Problems” with David Lines (University of Warwick)

Mar 13, 2024 at | Time and location TBA



Gerry Milligan (CUNY) Guest Lecture

Apr 25, 2024 at | Time and location TBA

Study Italian at Penn

Guidelines for studying Italian at Penn based on level of previous study.

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