Program Overview
Through lecture, discussion, and field trips, we will explore Italian civilization and culture. The emphasis of the course will be on Italian culture, art, and history, especially the Roman contributions to these fields. Rome, the “Eternal City,” will be the classroom for study in this hands-on cultural and educational experience. The course also includes a two-night field trip to the Amalfi coast, where students will visit Pompeii and other sites near the Amalfi Coast. Taught in English.
Information Session Podcast (from Janaury 2009) available.
Photo Gallery for Italian Culture and Institutions
Comments from past participants:
- "I got to fully experience the place I have always wanted to go, Rome."
- "I loved this program and had the time of my life!"
- "Jay Grossi is an amazing teacher, person, traveller. Great trip!"
- "He [Jay Grossi] was organized and very knowledgable about Italy. He was very helpful."
Courses
Italian 107S - Italian Culture and Institutions (4 units)
Assessment of the impact of regional autonomy on Italian cultural life from the Middle Ages to the present. Special emphasis on achievements in literature, the arts, philosophy, and socio-political insitutions. Taught in English. This course is taught abroad. Not open for credit to students who have completed course 107. GE credit: Arts and Humanities
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Italian 198 - Directed Group Study (4 units)
P/NP grading only.