Italian is the language of many of history's most illustrious poets, artists, and musicians. From Dante, to Verdi, to Fellini, Italian is the language of cinema, opera, and poetry. Spoken by about 60 million people in Italy, this romance language is also spoken by another 10 million Italian descendants in the world, making Italian a key linguistic medium for international business, culture and fashion. By studying Italian at USF you can fulfill the University language requirement, study abroad in Italy, and enhance your personal knowledge of Italy’s fascinating culture and literature.