Ancient Rome and Roman Culture for High School Students
Location
Italy: Roma (Rome)
Description
We will see Romes incredible layered past during the site visits, from its humble origins to the end of the empire and the onset of the Late Antique and Medieval periods. Being in Rome, we will trace the development of the city and how Romans perceived their city and continually labored to preserve and reinvent it over time. The course looks at Roman topography, i.e., the man-made and natural landscape of the city, which was preserved or changed according to a number of socio-political and religious needs. During on-site visits, we will view the ancient monuments in their original urban contexts and evaluate the changes that took place to those structures over time.
Highlights
* PhD instruction
* Boutique-style, centrally-located hotel accommodations
* RA in residence & 24 hr. emergency assistance
* Viewing of active archaeological excavations
* Cultural events and recreational activities
* Visits with museum directors and archaeological site directors
* Two day trips in Lazio region
* Meals (lunches, dinners, welcome and farewell meals)
* Day trip to Pompeii & Naples
* All entry fees, transportation (metro pass, airport pick up and drop off)
* Local cell phone rental
* Pre-departure handbook
* Expert logistical assistance provided by AIRC staff and trusted partners, who have lived and worked in Rome in the field of study abroad for years