Italian at USF

Italian at USF Interdisciplinary courses in language, culture, Food Studies, and Environmental Humanities since 2004. Founded and directed by Prof.

Patrizia La Trecchia Environmental Humanities at USF Italy is the cradle of Humanism. The country has always had a crucial role in the political, religious, and cultural history of Europe. It counts more UNESCO's World Heritage Sites than any other country in the world. Its contribution to world gastronomy is undisputed. Our Italian program provides a multidisciplinary approach

to the study of culture as well as the opportunity to engage more deeply in your field of interest. You can gain proficiency in the Italian language and acquire a thorough knowledge of Italian cultural history in a transnational perspective. Italian is relevant for work in both the public and private sectors where our internationalized society places heavy demands on having language and cultural skills. You can register for our courses via the Office of the Registrar: https://www.usf.edu/registrar/register/

Tanti auguri alla nostra Repubblica che oggi compie 80 anni! Il 2 Giugno 1946 le donne italiane votarono per la seconda ...
06/02/2026

Tanti auguri alla nostra Repubblica che oggi compie 80 anni! Il 2 Giugno 1946 le donne italiane votarono per la seconda volta dopo aver votato il 10 marzo dello stesso anno nelle elezioni amministrative. ♥️💪🏼👏🏼

06/01/2026

La nuova normativa permette agli oltre 6,5 milioni di italiani residenti all’estero di ottenere la Cie senza passare dagli uffici consolari, facilitando l’accesso e rafforzando il legame con l’Italia.

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04/26/2026

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🌱 New Fall Course: ITA 4930 – Italian Ecologies

How do climate change, food systems, culture, and social justice intersect in Italy and the Mediterranean? This interdisciplinary course explores environmental issues through literature, film, activism, and lived experience.

🔹 Taught entirely in English
🔹 No prior knowledge of Italian required
🔹 Open to students from multiple majors

Perfect for students interested in Environmental Humanities, Sustainability, Global Studies, Food Studies, and more.

🌍🍝🏙️ Study Italian. Study the World. 🇮🇹This Fall 2026, Italian Studies at USF offers exciting courses that connect langu...
04/20/2026

🌍🍝🏙️ Study Italian. Study the World. 🇮🇹

This Fall 2026, Italian Studies at USF offers exciting courses that connect language, culture, cities, food, and the environment—taught in both Italian and English.
✨ ITA 4930 – Italian Ecologies
Food, landscapes, and environmental change in Italy.
🟢 Taught in English. No prior Italian required!
✨ ITA 2200 – Italian III
Language, city, and belonging through contemporary Italian fiction and conversation.
Whether you’re interested in sustainability, food studies, global cities, or language and culture, there’s a place for you in Italian Studies.

📍 All courses taught by Dr. Patrizia La Trecchia (Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania), Head of Italian Studies, Founding Director Environment Humanities Initiative Environmental Humanities at USF, Board Association for the Study of Food and Culture

➡️ Enroll for Fall 2026 and join our community!
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USF College of Arts and Sciences
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Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale
Ministero dell'Università e della Ricerca
Issnaf - Italian Scientists and Scholars in North America Foundation

The Italian Studies Program at the University of South Florida is pleased to announce World Language Colloquium 2026Univ...
04/15/2026

The Italian Studies Program at the University of South Florida
is pleased to announce

World Language Colloquium 2026
University of South Florida
Friday, April 17, 2026

Italian Studies Sessions
All sessions will take place in Cooper Hall 125.

9:30–10:45 AM
11:00 AM–12:15 PM
2:45–4:00 PM

📍 Session details and campus directions are provided below.

Free and open to the public.

USF World Languages Department
USF College of Arts and Sciences
University of South Florida

04/14/2026

Neapolitan nativity scene courtesy of Dr. Emilia Garofalo on display at La Nuova Sicilia Unita Lodge #1251!

Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America

Thank you so much for including the Italian Studies program in the Italian Heritage Celebration! It was a wonderful afte...
04/13/2026

Thank you so much for including the Italian Studies program in the Italian Heritage Celebration! It was a wonderful afternoon.

Dr. Patrizia La Trecchia (Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania), Head of Italian Studies, Founding Director of the Environment Humanities Initiative (Environmental Humanities at USF) at the University of South Florida, Board Member of the Association for the Study of Food and Society, and the students loved meeting so many members of the community, and it meant a lot to be part of such a vibrant event.


La Nuova Sicilia Unita Lodge #1251

📣ITA2240 ITALIAN CONVERSATION: Voices Across BordersDiscover language through stories of migration and identity.Join us ...
11/25/2025

📣ITA2240 ITALIAN CONVERSATION: Voices Across Borders

Discover language through stories of migration and identity.
Join us this spring for an engaging Italian conversation course exploring language, identity, and belonging. Through Claudia Durastanti’s acclaimed memoir La straniera and Jhumpa Lahiri’s introspective novel Dove mi trovo, along with other works on migration and cultural hybridity, we’ll dive into themes of displacement, family, and self-discovery while strengthening your speaking skills. Perfect for students eager to practice Italian in a dynamic, discussion-based setting and connect literature with lived experience.

SPRING 2026
MW 3:30-4:45
CPR480
University of South Florida Tampa Campus
USF College of Arts and Sciences
USF World Languages Department

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