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2010 Fitchburg State College Italy Summer Program in Verona

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Dates:

Three week program.  May 25, 2010 – June 23, 2010

Courses:

Food: The Mediterranean Connection (3 Credits)

This course will explore the world of Italian food ways from their roots in the ancient world to the present. Cooking courses and observing the art of cheese making will be incorporated into the course. 

Instructor: Dr. Susan Williams

Italian Language (3 Credits)

This course will be dedicated to learning the grammar and syntax skills of the Italian language.  Through a variety of real life exercises, students will have the chance to put their Italian to work through conversations with native speakers.

Instructor: Lingua IT

Renaissance Art In Italy (3 Credits)

This course offers an in-depth look at the art and architecture of the Italian Renaissance from c. 1300 to c. 1600, considered by many to be highest achievement of Western civilization. Through museum visits and city tours, students will see actual works of art as they are studying them

Instructor: Dr. Jessica Robey

Housing:

Students will stay in 2 or 3 bedroom apartments, with a kitchenette.  Hotel arrangements will be made for any excursions.

 

Excursions:

Florence, Venice, Padua, and Lake Garda