Education
As of today, Brigham Young University is the only educational institution in Utah that has a B.A. program in Italian Language and Culture. They also offer a Study Abroad program in Florence and Rome. The University of Utah offers a minor in Italian language, and a Study Abroad program in Siena (see below under "External Links"). Through OSHER, a beginning language course is also offered. East High School in Salt Lake City offers a short beginning course. Nationally, Italian is the fourth most taught language in schools and colleges, after Spanish, French, and German.
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