The Italian studies major is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the peoples, history, language, literature, and arts of Italy and the Italian diaspora from antiquity through the present. Students are encouraged to choose an option around which elective courses may be selected across disciplines (art history, classics, history, Italian, music). Possible options include a period specialization, such as ancient Italy, early modern Italy, modern Italy or a theme, such as the classical tradition, imperial myths, humanism, cultural identity, or the role of women.