在提供有关法文和/或意大利文学史，理论和批评的强化培训的同时，该系一直是将文学与哲学，人类学，科学史和文化史等广泛问题联系起来的领导者。对跨学科工作的承诺可以从我们的教师的概况中看出，该学院的培训和教学包括心理学，人类学，艺术史，大陆哲学和分析哲学以及他们的文学专长。在由该系或与该系一起运行的各种计划中也可以看到它：一个新的文学与哲学计划，法文-斯坦福跨学科研究所，法文文化研究工作坊，哲学阅读小组以及众多广告认识论和跨学科研究问题特设讲习班。询问文学与其他文化领域之间关系的悠久传统使斯坦福大学的法文人和意
A comprehensive study of Italian literature and cultures, establishing a solid basis for potential further study in literature or history. While providing an intensive training in French and / or Italian literary history, theory, and criticism, the Department has long been a leader in connecting the literary to broader issues in philosophy, anthropology, history of science, and cultural history. The Department's course offerings reflect a conscious effort to accommodate the needs of undergraduate and graduate students, both majors and non-majors. The undergraduate majors in French or Italian provide a comprehensive study of their respective literatures and cultures, establishing a solid basis for potential further study in literature or history.