Description

We will examine and learn about Italian civilization and culture through lectures, discussions, and field trips. The primary point of the program will be on Italian culture, art, and history, with much emphasis on the Roman contributions to these fields. The classroom for study in this hands-on cultural and educational experience will be Rome, the Eternal City. The course also includes a weekend field trip to the Amalfi coast. Taught in English.

Courses offered (all upper division):
* Italian 107S (4 units) - Survey of Italian Culture and Institutions
- 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 institutions.
- GE credit: ArtHum
* Italian 198 (4 units) - Directed Group Study
- GE credit: none

Highlights

Excursions and Activities (subject to change):
The three day, two night excursion to the excavations of Pompeii, the Greek temples of Paestum, and the town of Sorrento along the gulf of Naples.

The ancient playground Villa of Emperor Hadrian, about an hour away from Rome in the beautiful Italian countryside. Hadrian's Villa is followed by a visit to Tivoli's delightful gardens and fountains.

Some of the field trips and activities in and near Rome include:
* Capitoline Musuems
* Colosseum
* Circus Maximus
* Roman Forum
* Pantheon
* Campus Martius
* Etruscan necropolis in Cerveteri (one hour outside Rome)
* San Clemente and/or San Giovanni in Laterano
* Catacombs of San Calisto
* Basilica of San Paolo fuori le Mura
* St. Peters and Michelangelos cupola, Vatican Museums, and Michelangelos Sistine Chapel (The Vatican City)
* Villa Borghese and the Galleria Borghese
* Piazza SantIgnazio and Chiesa di SantIgnazio and Chiesa del Gesu Isola Tiberina, the Jewish Ghetto, Trastevere, Museo della Civilta Romana, Piazza di Spagna
* Other possible visits: Ostia Antica, Cerveteri, Frascati and the Castelli Romani, etc.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education

High School

Subject Areas

• Art History
• Classical Studies
• Culture
• History
• Humanities
• Italian

Cost in US$:

TBA (fees posted on program website in Dec/Jan)

Program Fees Include:

Fees for UC Davis Summer Abroad include:
- Program Fee (USD 750)
- Course Unit Fee (approx. USD 287 per unit * 8 units)
- Accommodations & Activities Fee (varies by program, USD 950 - 4250)
- Summer Campus Fee (USD 290)

Fees subject to change; please visit the UC Davis Summer Abroad program webpage or contact UC Davis Summer Abroad for the most up-to-date information concerning program costs. Programs start around USD 5,000.

Experience Required

yes

To be eligible to participate in a UC Davis Summer Abroad program, you must: -be 18 years or older -have completed 15 accredited college units -be in good academic standing with a GPA of 2.0 or higher -be in good disciplinary standing with your academic institution

This Program is open to

American Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of 16-25

Scholarships are Available

UC Davis Summer Abroad is pleased to announce that the Education Abroad Center will award USD 15,000 in travel awards to participants in UC Davis Summer Abroad 2012 programs. All students enrolled in a UC Davis Summer Abroad program (Davis and Non-Davis) will have the opportunity to apply for an award ranging from USD 500 - 1,500. Application deadline: March 6, 2012. Visit the UC Davis Summer Abroad website for details.

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Disciplinary Clearance Form
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Transcript

Typically The Application Process Time is

4-5 weeks

Post Services Include

• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network

UC Davis Summer Abroad's Mission Statement

UC Davis Summer Abroad programs offer students short but intense academic courses that are complemented with a wealth of cultural activities. The courses are structured in such a way that students gain knowledge not only in the classroom, but also from experiential learning that takes advantage of the program site. All of our programs are built around UC Davis courses and are led by UC Davis faculty. Many provide opportunities for students to visit non-English speaking countries while doing their coursework in English. Our class sizes are limited, generally enrolling from 18-30 students, thus allowing us to create intimate learning communities overseas. Programs are open to all students outside the UC system, alumni and professionals.