the department of french, francophone & italian studies offers a comprehensive undergraduate program in italian language, literature, and culture, leading to the ba in the italian option or to the minor in italian. italian offers courses in basic grammar, composition and conversation, literature and culture. the summer study abroad program in florence offers a wide variety of levels to students at all stages of linguistic competence. the major prepares students for a variety of careers in teaching or in graduate studies, as well as in fields such as interpreting, international business, art, art history, architecture, and travel. the department encourages applicants from traditional and non-traditional backgrounds to enrich their time at ku through the study of italian.