Italian Studies Semester
ITALIAN LANGUAGE AND STUDIES SEMESTER
Introduction to The Program
The Italian Language and Studies Semester is an interdisciplinary program that combines the language, literature, history and culture of Italy.
This program is based on a total semester credit load of 12 credits.
The base of the program is an intensive Italian language course. Students may choose between a nine or twelve credit Italian language program. Students who opt for the nine credit Italian option may take one additional three credit course. Students choosing the 12-credit option would be able to add another course for an additional fee. All students enrolled in this program must have a student visa for Italy or be able to legally study and live in the European Union based on nationality.
Students enrolled in the nine credit Italian program may choose from the following Italian studies courses. Please note that this is the complete list of courses. Students must check the courses that are currently being offered during the semester of interest.
Italian Studies courses:
Students may choose from the following Italian Studies courses. This is a complete listing, students must consult the courses being offered the semester that they plan to attend.
Survey of Italian Literature LA IS ML 300
Survey of Italian Literature LA IS ML 400
An Introduction to Medieval Italian Literature LA IS ML 305
An Introduction to Medieval Italian Literature (in Italian) LA IS ML 405
Contemporary Italian Literature (in English) LA IS CL 310
Contemporary Italian Literature (in Italian) LA IS CL 410
"Midway in Our Life's Jourey" - Dante and His World LA IS DW 320
19th Century Italian Literature LA IS NC 325
Literature of the Grand Tour of Italy LA CL GT 340
ITALIAN CULTURE & SOCIETY
History of Italian Cinema LA CT IC 220
Italian Society in Film LA CT IS 220
Italian Society in Film (in Italian) LA CT IS 320
Introduction to Italian Theatre LA CT IS 230
Historical Geogrpahy of Italy LA HS GI 230
Commedia dell'Arte LA CT CA 240
The Italian Style LA IS IS 250
The Second World War in Italy and its Aftermath LA HS WI 250
Contemporary Italian Cinema in Italian LA IS CC 300
Contemporary Italy LA IS CI 300
Contemporary Italy (in Italian) LA IS CI 350
Art of the Italian Family Business
Italian Theatre in the 20th Century LA CT TT 300
Introduction to Modern Italian Politics LA PS IP 300
Italian Migration: History and Sociology LA GE IM 300
Great Italian Opera LA MU HO 300
Gender Relations in Italian Society LA IS IS 320
Italian-American Communities - An Anthropological Study LA AN IA 320
Writing about Florence LA CW WF 320
The Italian-American Experience LA IS IE 325
Family and the Community: Florence LA IS FC 350
Education in Italy LA IS ED 335
Modern Italy LA HS MI 355
Over 2000 Years of Jewish History in Italy LA HS JH 360
History of the Mafia LA HS HM 380
History of the Mafia (in Italian) LA HS HM 420
Students may add an additional three credit Italian studies course for an additional fee.
The Italian language course meets on the following days and times:
Monday to Thursday from 9:00 to 11:30 (12 contact hours per week)
Mondays 12:00 – 14:30 (weekly) Contemporary Italy lecture series
Tuesdays 12:00 - 14:30 (weekly) Italian Cinema
The first Thursday of the session 18:00 PM - 20:00 - one 2-hour cooking and language class. (as per above)
Students are expected to complete at least three hours per week in the language lab. (link to language lab description)
The Italian Language and Studies Semester includes the following:
12 credit semester program consisting of:
9 credit Italian language course and one 3 credit Italian studies course OR 12 credit Italian course.
Possibility of adding a second 3 credit course.
Opportunity to participate in over 180 hours of cultural and sporting activities during the semester.
Volunteer opportunities – up to 20 hours per week.
Access to computer labs, printing facilities and WiFi at Squola and Florence University of the Arts.
Week-long orientation program
All required textbooks and materials for the successful completion of the course. (Textbooks and dictionary) to be returned at the end of term.
Volunteer opportunities (link Internship et al) – up to 20 hours per week**.
Gym membership for the duration of the course.
Option to receive US university credit.
Assistance in obtaining a student visa.
Application fee and tuition:
Application Fee: € 100.00
Material Fees*: € 400.00
Tuition: € 2.500.00
Total Cost: € 2.500.00
Total fees + housing (shared rooms) and meal plan of 70 vouchers at Ganzo Acli**: € 5,400, add € 590.00 for a single room.
*Material Fees include costs for all textbooks, semester activity fees, cooking class, all museum and site entry fees and reservations, related class fieldtrips.
**Meal Plan at Ganzo Cultural and Gastronomic Association. Students will be given a total of 70 meal vouchers that can be used for lunch or dinner. Students may purchase additional vouchers.
Additional course cost: TBA
This program is available only during regular semesters (Fall and Spring). Please note that it will be available during our new Summer Semester in 2010. Please see below for start dates and outline of the semester calendar.
Fall 2009 Semester Schedule
Thursday, September 4: Orientation
Friday, September 5: Orientation
Monday, September 7: First day of the Fall 2009 semester.
Monday, October 19 – Friday, October 22: Midterm Exam Week
Monday, October 26 – Friday, October 30: Midterm Break
Monday, November 2: Classes resume.
Tuesday, December 8: National Holiday – no classes held.
Monday, December 14 – Friday, December 18: Final Exam Week
Friday, December 18: End of Program
Spring Semester 2010 Schedule
Summer Semester 2010 Schedule
Fall Semester 2010 Schedule