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th # 70 • OCTOBER 19 , 2015 read more about #Studying (in) Italy STUDYING (IN) ITALY: What Can You Do With a Degree in Italian Studies By John Cabot University As you complete your degree in Italian Studies, you’ll build knowledge and skills that are both personally and professionally valuable. Students of Italian Studies develop fluency in another language; gain a deeper understanding of Italian culture, history, and art; and strengthen their critical-thinking, analytical, and communication skills. You can also tailor the Italian Studies program to suit your particular interests. If you’re passionate about Renaissance art, for example, you can focus on classes that explore the period, complementing classroom instruction with visits to famous masterpieces located in Rome. 68 | WE THE ITALIANS www.wetheitalians.com Or, if you’re interested in Italian cinema, you can select courses that explore some of Italy’s most celebrated films while tapping into Rome’s thriving film scene through local festivals and cinematic events. the scope of your study beyond Italy? You can combine your degree with another major like business, politics, or communications – the choice is yours! Italian Studies is an interInterested in broadening disciplinary degree that