What are the cultural values that underlie Italian businesses in the metropolitan areas of New York and New Jersey? What class-related projects have the ability to demonstrate to students the professional relevance of Italian Studies today? In Fall 2014, students at Montclair State University had the unique opportunity to participate in a project entitled "Business Italian Style," whose main goal was to actively link the study of Italian language and culture to local Made-in-Italy businesses.

Eighteen students from the Business Italian course and two students from the School of Communication and Media prepared for, conducted, produced, and edited interviews with prominent business people and creators in four key Made-in-Italy sectors (design, fashion, art, and food).

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