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Italian at Western Michigan UniversityFor information about the study of Italian in the Foreign Languages and Literatures Department at Western Michigan University.

Study Abroad Office of WMU
Find links to WMU sponsored and non-WMU sponsored study abroad options.

American Association of Teachers of ItalianThe American Association of Teachers of Italian was founded in 1924 to promote the study of Italian language, literature, and culture in schools, colleges and universities in North America. It has approximately 1500 members worldwide. The Association publishes the quarterly journal, Italica, and a newsletter. It sponsors seminars and workshops in the broad area of Italian studies and holds annual meetings, usually in conjunction with ACTFL but also in Italy. AATI is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research in all areas of Italian studies.

American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages
A national organization dedicated to the improvement and expansion of the teaching and learning of all languages at all levels of instruction throughout the U.S.

Italian Cultural Institute of Chicago
The Insitute is the cultural office of the Consulate General of Italy in Chicago. Founded in 1985, the Institute is one of five cultural agencies of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the United States. The Institute serves as a source for information about Italian life and culture that showcases Italy's classic and contemporary heritage with particular reference to art, music, cinema, design, architecture, science, and technology. The Institute is also home to a school of Italian language and culture, as well as a venue for art exhibitions and film screenings.

Italian OrganizationsA list created by Harvard University's Department of Romance Languages and Literatures.

Michigan World Language Association
An organization for all elementary, secondary, college, and university teachers, supervisors, students, and friends of foreign languages.

World Language Standards
Standards for teaching foreign languages, including curriculum standards and benchmarks. Developed in 1998 by the Michigan Dept. of Education.


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