The Bel Paese has it all: art, fashion, fast cars and cinema! Enrol in these courses to learn about Italian language and culture from the Middle Ages to the present, including North America’s fascinating Italian heritage.

Why choose this program

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Enhanced Italian Skills: The Italian minor offers you comprehensive training in various communication skills, such as reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Some more specialized courses focus on culture, film, literature, and linguistics.

Interactive Learning Environment: Take part in social and cultural activities or even abroad in Italy.

Learning Support: Benefit from innovative and engaging resources such as specialized teaching tools, oral expression and conversation workshops, and AI‑based language‑learning technologies. 

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Minor in Italian Language and Culture

Opportunity to acquire a solid foundation while following a Specialization or a Major in another discipline.

Must be taken in addition to a main program.

Program structure

Course sequence

Admission requirements and deadlines for Italian Language and Culture

After your studies

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After completing your undergraduate studies in Italian Language and Culture, you may entering the workforce.

Your degree can lead to a variety of careers in fields such as Interpreter, Translator, Language school manager, Ambassador, Diplomat, Intergovernmental affairs officer, Immigration policy analyst, Communications specialist. These opportunities allow you to apply your skills in writing, speaking and Interpersonal communication in real-world settings.

Your degree provides a strong foundation to build a career in Italian Language and Culture.

Student experience

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Student Association of the Faculty of Arts (SAFA)

SAFA represents the interests of undergraduate students of the Faculty of Arts within the UOSU, the Faculty, the University, the community, and the provincial and federal governments. The students’ association also works to foster a sense of community through social, academic, and cultural events, while at the same time offering a variety of services to its members.
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Graduate Students' Association (GSAMLL)

The GSAMLL is a member of the larger Graduate Students Association of University of Ottawa. Our mandate is to enhance environment in which our members pursue their collective academic interests.
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Outgoing exchanges

Explore the world while studying full time at one of our partner institutions — for one or two terms — without paying international tuition fees. It’s a unique chance to broaden your horizons and enrich your university experience.

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