The Department of French and Italian at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, CA, United States, offers an engaging environment for the comprehensive study of the languages, literatures, and cultures of France and Italy. Providing programs ranging from undergraduate degrees and minors to graduate MA and PhD levels, the department emphasizes linguistic proficiency, critical analysis, and cultural understanding through an interdisciplinary approach. Students learn in small classes, benefiting from close interaction with dedicated faculty. This focus develops strong communication and critical thinking skills, preparing graduates for a wide array of paths in today's global landscape.
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The University of Southern California (USC) is a private research university in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 1880 by Robert Maclay Widney, it is the oldest private research university in California. The university is composed of one liberal arts school, the Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, and 22 undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools, enrolling roughly 21,000 undergraduate and 28,500 post-graduate students from all fifty U.S. states and more than 115 countries. It is a member of the Association of American Universities, which it joined in 1969, and is also one of the wealthiest academic institutions in America.