Welcome to the Italian program at Case Western Reserve University!

BENVENUTO! The Italian program offers a variety of courses to fulfill requirements leading to the Minor in Italian at CWRU, ranging from three levels of Italian language courses to an array of Special Topics courses. Besides these core courses, we encourage the student to study abroad in Italy. Taking advantage of the varied resources of the university and University Circle institutions and highlights, the Italian Program makes the study of Italian language and culture an enriching part of the student’s undergraduate education. Furthermore, the Italian Program provides an excellent foundation for graduate or professional school or for careers in international business and finance, careers involving technological or medical exchange, and careers in law and government, journalism, foreign service, art, and music.

News

Annual Italian Film Festival

April 16, 2025, was the 4th day and conclusion of the 18th edition in Cleveland at CWRU.

Conference

Senior Instructor of Italian, Denise Caterinacci gives a talk at the annual University of Alabama Languages Conference.

Slow Matters & Dr. Hope Barkoukis

“Food is the Force that Binds Us All Together:” A Talk with Professor Hope Barkoukis.

Slow Food USA and CWRU: The Future is Now

Bilal Sarwari visits Guilford House.

“Like Water for Chocolate” Film Screening

ITAL 370 and SPAN 370 students attend a film screening of “Like Water for Chocolate.”

Intersecting Slow Matters, Collaborations, and Creativity

Italian filmmaker Renzo Carbonera participated in a talk about Intersecting Slow Matters, Collaborations, and Creativity.

ITAL and SPAN 370 Visit with Brandon Chrostowski

Chef Brandon Chrostowski visits CWRU.

“Focaccia Blues” Film Screening

Italian film screening Thursday, October 17- FREE & open to all.

SLOW MATTERS: Intersecting Food and Fields

Students in ITAL 370 and SPAN 370 attend the world summit of Slow Food, TERRA MADRE in Turin, Italy.

La Dolce Vita Student Organization

La Dolce Vita hosts gelato on the porch.

Slow Food and Tropical OHIO!

Students in ITAL 370 and SPAN 370 acknowledge National Pawpaw Fruit Day.

ITAL 370 Spring 2025

ITAL 202 Spring 2025

ITAL 102 Spring 2024

Italian Film Fest 2024