The program encompasses courses in Italian language and culture, courses in Italian art and courses in the studio arts such as drawing and painting. Students will participate in field trips to Rome, Naples, Florence and other Italian cities. Class size is 10-15 students. This small class size allows for a great amount of individual attention in our studio art classes. All classes are taught in English. In the Italian language courses English and Italian will be spoken.
When
During Summer Session I.
May 19, 2008 - June 20, 2008.
Location
The city of Cassino is located in the Italian region of Lazio, halfway between Rome and Naples. This a prime location and enables us to easily take field trips to Rome, Florence, Naples and other Italian cities. Nearby is the Reggia of Caserta, (Royal Palace of Caserta). The Mediterranean sea is only about 40 minutes away with popular beaches and towns of Sperlonga and Gaeta in close proximity. The well known monastery of Mount Cassino is here, as well as an archeological museum which houses sculpture and objects created by the ancient Romans. Next to the museum rests an ancient Roman amphitheater.
Cassino is also an ideal location in which to learn Italian. It is a small enough town not to be overrun with tourists. This is highly beneficial in that it allows the students to see Italian life less influenced by outsiders, and it encourages the students to practice the Italian they learn in the classroom.
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For more information contact:Professor Jason Bronner
ph:570-484-2141
email: jbronner@lhup.edu
Courses Offered
Each student must enroll in two of the following courses.
- (LANG125) Intro to Italian Culture
- (ART328) Visual Arts Humanities Seminar in Italian Art
- (ART330) Painting level I (advanced level painting is also available). All classes taught in English.
- External Experience (EE 2 units)
- Information Literacy (IL 1 unit)
- Multicultural (MC 1 or 2 units)
- General Education credits in Fine Arts
- Humanities Seminar in the Visual Arts
Value
Few if any programs offer a better value than the LHUP Study Abroad Italy program. Students stay in nice 3 star hotels and numerous field trips are included in the cost of our program. Students visit Naples, Rome, Florence and Venice. Many programs house students in triples or even quadruples (rooms). We place students in doubles and include meals at some of the nicest resturants in Italy. This allows our students to concentrate on their studies and experience the best of Italy.