No other institution within the California State University system offers as much. For a student who wishes to combine language study with another discipline, there is also a minor to consider. All courses beyond the first year are taught by experienced professors who hold a Ph.D. or an Italian doctorate. Even first-year courses are conducted by them with the assistance of qualified teaching Assistants. The number of students in our classes is such that each student receives much individual attention.
Instructors are always ready to help.
The students enrolled in our program participate, at no cost, in the activities sponsored by the Italian Michelangelo Club. The Club's poetry readings and social gatherings help to create a spirit of cooperation and friendliness among our students and faculty members. The Frank V. de Bellis Collection at San Francisco State University holds thousands of records, musical scores, and volumes on Italian culture and civilization. It integrates well with our considerable holdings in the main library and is an invaluable resource center for those interested in Italian studies. Exhibits and fine lectures are regularly sponsored by this collection.