Description

Students will gain insights into Rome's appeal through its ever-relevant past. Besides gaining a grasp of the overall historical framework, main protagonists, and key sites and collections, students will learn through on-site exploration and study, including hot topics such as digital/virtual archaeology (latest immersive displays in new sites, media and video production, and experiential learning (live gladiator school experience). Students will come away with a solid grasp of the layout of the modern and ancient city, its history, and its development through time, as well as the main contemporary approaches to Roman culture.

Highlights

AIRC engages daily with the history, conservation, excavation, and digital documentation of Rome (through video, social media, etc.), in places such as the Roman Forum and Ostia Antica. AIRC has unique partnerships with the Italian Ministry of Culture (MiBAC) and other prominent academic and cultural entities. AIRC's faculty and staff are based full-time in Rome and have lived/ worked there for nearly 50 years combined.

The program examines the politics, economics, religion, social structure, daily life, physical infrastructure, art, and historical development of Rome, from its beginning to the 6th century AD. The morning on-site lectures will offer numerous opportunities to discuss important issues such as conservation/preservation of cultural heritage, new and ongoing excavations, and technology and media in the humanities. Self-guided afternoon assignments will introduce the successive historical periods, from the Medieval/Renaissance to the present day.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

4500

Program Fees Include:

3,000 includes all tuition and fees, 1,500 covers program housing

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat

Participants Travel

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

The American Institute for Roman Culture's Mission Statement

To promote and defend Rome's cultural heritage through educational programs, projects, and public outreach in archaeology and Mediterranean culture, conservation, video, and social media.

Year Founded

2001