Study Abroad

The Department of Romance Languages and Literatures strongly encourages all of its students to study abroad, both to strengthen their linguistic skills and to benefit from the experience of living in another culture. Boston College offers a variety of study abroad options of specific interest to students studying French, Italian, or Spanish. For a general overview of semester and academic-year study abroad programs, and to apply, visit the Office of International Programs, located at Hovey House.

Guidelines and Policies on Study Abroad

Romance Languages and Literatures students should be aware that not all study-abroad programs available to Boston College students will have courses acceptable toward the major or minor. No RLL credit will be granted for courses conducted in English. Credit is not automatically granted for courses taken in the target language. Courses must show a direct relationship to the student's program of study in the department.

Students are urged to gain approval for specific courses from the Department's study-abroad adviser before departing. Students who seek approval only after they return from abroad risk not getting Romance Languages and Literatures credit for study-abroad courses. Final approval of courses taken abroad requires the signature of the Department's study-abroad adviser on the Approval Forms available from the Office of International Programs in Hovey House.

Transfer of Credit from Study Abroad

RLL majors may earn credit for up to three courses (nine credits) toward their major in a single semester of study abroad, and credit for up to five courses (15 credits) in a year-long program.

RLL minors may earn credit for up to two courses (six credits) toward their minor in a single semester of study abroad, and credit for up to three courses (nine credits) in a year-long program.

To schedule appointments with the Director of Undergraduate Studies, contact Ms. Joanna Doyle, Department Administrator, in Lyons 304 B, phone 617-552-3821.

Research Abroad

Teaching Abroad

• Teaching Assistantships in France
• Teaching Assistantships in Lombardy, Italy
  • Thanks to a special formal arrangement with the government of the region of Lombardy, Italy, Boston College is pleased to be able to send each year two students to work as English-language assistants in the schools of the towns and cities of the region (excluding Milan). The program is open to both undergraduate and graduate students. Students who apply must first secure nomination from the Italian section of the Dept. of Romance Languages and Literatures.
  • Assistants are paid a stipend (though not one sufficient to meet all expenses of one's stay in Italy. The assistantship can last anywhere from three months to a full (Italian) academic year (from October through May). Applications are usually available by late March.
  • For further information, please consult the following documents (up-to-date documentation and current application forms will be posted each March as soon as they are received from the program's administrators):
  • (1) Program Description; (2) Frequently Asked Questions; (3) Application Form; (4) Recommendation Form.
  • For any further information and to apply to the program, contact Prof. Franco Mormando.

Internships Abroad