Description

AmeriSpan's Italian for Architecture program is designed for experts in the field who are interested in the language of architecture and building in Italian.

Topics and themes may include:
* An outline of the History of Architecture
* Roman, Byzantine, Romanesque & Gothic architecture
* Renaissance & Baroque architecture
* Neo-Classical architecture
* 20th-century & Contemporary architecture
* The Physics, Science and Technique of building
* Vaults and arches
* Perspective
* The cupola
* Architectural restoration

For architecture students, Rome's grand monuments are as diverse as they are celebrated. Roman Architecture it one of the most recognized styles and has certainly stood the test of time. Prototypical Roman arches, domes, and columns are still commonly used when building today.

In the Italian for Architecture program, participants will learn essential vocabulary and expressions, and then will be able to use their new skills it targeted exercises and discussions. Site visits to historic monuments and architecturally significant buildings in Rome are included.

Highlights

* Combination of group and private classes
* Private classes can be customized for all areas of architecture
* Site visits within Rome included

Languages

• Italian

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• Italian

Cost in US$:

Varies by length of program

Program Fees Include:

Program (included in tuition):

* 4 hrs/day Italian classes (20 hrs/week)
* Group Classes (max 12)
* 2 hrs/day private architecture classes (10 hrs/wk)
* Shared room with host family
* Breakfast and dinner daily
* Emergency message service

Possible Options (extra cost):

* Airport pick-up in Rome
* Apartment instead of host family (no meals)
* Private room upgrade

This Program is open to

American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Written Application

AmeriSpan Study Abroad's Mission Statement

Our mantra is "Every Language, Every Culture, Everywhere." AmeriSpan Study Abroad has over 15 years experience and over 30,000 past participants. Our staff has three passions: language, culture, and travel. Individually and as a group, we have accumulated experiences and knowledge related to these passions. AmeriSpan's staff has traveled to more than 65 countries, every continent except Antarctica, speak 10 languages, and we are happy to share this enormous amount of relevant knowledge with you. Every staff member has studied and/or lived abroad for extended periods of time. We are neither a language school nor a travel agent, we're a hybrid of the two: a language travel organization. AmeriSpan has evaluated hundreds of schools, host families and destinations to determine which programs to offer, and our independence allows us to give you unbiased evaluations of these programs. Our pledge to our participants is to make going abroad 'worry-free'. There is no risk in choosing an AmeriSpan program because you'll get the best program, best price and can cancel for any reason and get a full refund on every dollar we have received for your program.

Year Founded

1993