Welcome to the Department of French and Italian.

Our department offers a wide range of language, literature, and culture courses at the undergraduate level. Our graduate program includes studies in French literature and thought from the medieval period to the present day, in Francophone literature, and in applied linguistics. We also offer study abroad programs in France and Italy and other stimulating activities (film festivals, class excursions, etc.).

Candace Lang is Chair of the Department. Valerie Loichot is Director of Graduate Studies. Dalia Judovitz is Director of Undergraduate Studies.

Students who have questions regarding the French or Italian programs and courses should contact the following faculty members: Judy Raggi-Moore (Italian Undergraduate Program); Dalia Judovitz (French Undergraduate Major and Minor); Lilia Coropceanu (for placement into French Language Courses); and Valérie Loichot (French Graduate Program). You may also contact Leslie Hartness at lhartne@emory.edu or 404-727-6431.