Description

Students may choose from two different courses of study: Super-Intensive Italian Program and Liberal Arts and Studio Art Program. The Istituto Venezia has been offering language instruction for Italians and foreigners since 1933. Program participants have an opportunity to study Italian with students from around the world. No previous knowledge of Italian is required. Italian is offered at the beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels. The number of courses offered in English is limited, but students have some choice in the areas of history, sociology, art history, and regional humanities. Because the program in Venice is small, courses are offered on the basis of individualized study, unless five or more students enroll in a course. A professor is assigned to work with a student. The student and professor meet for an hour a week to go over the material to be covered and assignments of the previous week. Students do not meet in regular classes with other students, but rather have the concentrated attention and exclusive guidance of a single professor for each course. A six-credit Italian language course is required. The language of instruction is English with the exception of the language courses.

Highlights

Venice is situated on 118 islands connected by 378 bridges. Called the Queen of the Adriatic, the city has a setting that no other city in the world can rival. It is a network of streams, canals, streets, and squares. The richness and charm of Venice does not derive solely from the presence of significant works of architecture and art, but also from the general layout of the city and its way of life. The program at Istituto Venezia is situated in the heart of Venice in a 16th-century palazzo. The interior of the building has been recently restored for instructional purposes and is also a center for art and culture. The palazzo is located in the very center of the university area and off the beaten path of tourists.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education

High School

Languages

• Italian

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• English
• Italian

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

USD 4,005-6,255

Program Fees Include:

Instructional costs abroad, fees, orientation, program-related activities, insurance.

Credit Available

yes

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Independent living

Participants Travel

Independently

Scholarships are Available

Scholarships available for students at CCIS member schools.

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application

College Consortium for International Studies (CCIS)'s Mission Statement

The College Consortium for International Studies, a partnership of colleges and universities -- two and four year, large and small, public and private, domestic and foreign -- encompasses the broad spectrum of international higher education. CCIS members sponsor a variety of programs, notably study abroad programs and professional development seminars for faculty and administrators, which are designed to enhance international/intercultural perspectives within the academic community. Recognizing the value of such experiences in fostering global understanding and peaceful cooperation among nations in an increasingly interdependent and rapidly changing world, CCIS is committed to developing international dimensions as an integral part of collegiate education. CCIS works to build collaborative arrangements among institutions who share this commitment, and to facilitate linkages between member institutions and international partners. In all of its programs and activities, CCIS strives for a high level of academic excellence.

Year Founded

1974