The Spring 2019 study abroad
program ‘FOOD CULTURE AND FOOD MEDIA IN ITALY’ is now accepting
applications!
DURATION: Spring Full Immersion Program
WHEN: Friday, January 18 – Saturday, May 11, 2019. Note: Students who opt for the month-long academic internship program add-on will end their program on June 8, 2019.
WHERE: ROME, ITALY
WHEN: Friday, January 18 – Saturday, May 11, 2019. Note: Students who opt for the month-long academic internship program add-on will end their program on June 8, 2019.
WHERE: ROME, ITALY
Description
Based
in the heart of historic Rome — only minutes from the Vatican, the Colosseum,
and the Pantheon — this four-month full-immersion program introduces
participants to the on-site exploration of the interdisciplinary field of food
studies. While staying in nearby apartments, students can take up to five academic
courses taught by local professors holding a PhD, Professionals in the field as
well as professional instructors. In addition, students have the option of
adding on a month-long academic internship. The courses are complemented by
regular excursions into Rome or other areas of Italy. Students are encouraged
to keep journals and to engage in ethnographic research projects. This study
program will assist students in identifying and analyzing major components of
food culture, cooking, sociology, history, and architecture in Italy.
Check out these short videos to learn more about the program
Applicants can choose from the following program types:
A) SPRING PROGRAM WITH 5 COURSES (approved as a 16-credit program by our University partners)
·
Food and Culture in Italy (3 credits)
·
Food and Media (3 credits)
·
Layers of Rome (3 credits)
·
Contemporary Italy: Culture and Society (3 credits)
·
Italian Business for Food and Language (Italian Lexicon for Food Studies)/
Italian Language Courses (From Elementary to Advanced levels) (4 credits)
B) SPRING PROGRAM WITH 4 COURSES (approved as a 13-credit program by our
University partners)
·
Food and Culture in Italy (3 credits)
·
Food and Media (3 credits)
·
Italian Business for Food and Language (Italian Lexicon for Food
Studies)/Italian Language Courses (From Elementary to Advanced levels) (4
credits)
·
One course of the student’s choice among the following: Layers of Rome (3
credits) or Contemporary Italy: Culture and Society (3 credits)
C) SPRING PROGRAM WITH 4
COURSES AND AN ACADEMIC INTERNSHIP (approved
as a 15/16-credit program by our University partners)
·
Food and Culture in Italy (3 credits)
·
Food and Media (3 credits)
·
Italian Business for Food and Language (Italian Lexicon for Food Studies)/
Italian Language Courses (From Elementary to Advanced levels) (4 credits)
·
One course of the student’s choice among the following: Layers of Rome (3
credits) or Contemporary Italy: Culture and Society (3 credits)
·
One-month Academic Internship program
(approved as 2-3 credit program by our University partners)
Estimated price
$ 13,200 - Estimated cost based upon 2018 cost (tuition for five courses, program activities, and shared rooming in shared apartments in Rome, Italy are included).
$ 13,200 - Estimated cost based upon 2018 cost (tuition for five courses, program activities, and shared rooming in shared apartments in Rome, Italy are included).
$ 12,200 - Estimated cost based upon 2018 cost (tuition for
four courses, program activities, and shared rooming in shared apartments in
Rome, Italy are included).
$ 13,755 - Estimated cost based upon
2018 cost (tuition for 4 courses and 1-month internship, program activities,
and shared rooming in shared apartments in Rome, Italy are included).
Deadline
Recommended deadline is September 14,
2018. Applicants are encouraged to apply by the recommended deadline, as there
are several advantages to doing so including: receipt of an admissions decision
early enough to allow for sufficient travel planning time to save on airline
tickets, and sufficient visa processing time for international students.
Eligibility
Our programs are open to undergraduate and graduate students,
independent scholars, professionals and researchers.
