Italian in Florence, Italy
Complete one year of language requirement in one summer!
The Department of Modern Languages has partnered with Cultural Experiences Abroad (CEA) to offer students a study abroad opportunity combining academics with hands-on cultural experiences in one of Italy's most beautiful cities.
The modern official Italian language is based on the dialect of Florence and is therefore the ideal place in which to study it.
Students will complete the equivalent of three OHIO quarters of Italian language (offered at elementary and intermediate level) while also immersing themselves in the culture of Italy with overnight excursions and daytrips to Rome, Ravenna and two other destinations.
Florence is the hometown of the author Dante and students will also study his most famous work Divine Comedy in a class taught by Dr Molly Morrison from OHIO's Department of Modern Languages.
Courses will be taught at the CEA GlobalCampus in Florence, located in the famed Piazza della Repubblica, and steps away from the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, and Uffizi Gallery.
Program length
June 14 – August 6, 2010
Eligibility
This program is open to all undergraduates with a 2.5 gpa or higher, who are in good academic standing.
Application deadline
OHIO application deadline: February 19, 2010. Once accepted into the program, students will be required to complete the CEA online application and create a MyCEA Account by April 15, 2010.
Living arrangements
OHIO student accommodation will be in double, triple or quad rooms in shared apartments located in the historic center of Florence and within walking distance of the CEA GlobalCampus facilities.
Courses and credits
Successfully completion of this program will earn 16 credit hours. Courses to be offered:
- ILML 335A: Italian literature in translation
- Italian 111, 112 & 113: Elementary Italian
- Italian 211, 212 & 213: Intermediate Italian
Participation in the organized excursions will count towards course grades.
Students must enroll in ML250 for the Spring 2010 quarter. This class will include 8 hours of student orientation on the Ohio University campus covering topics such as living in and getting around Florence, and Italian culture and society.
Cost: billed by Ohio University
- Tuition: 16 UG credits of OHIO tuition
- Program fee: $5350*
- Administrative fee: $150
*Program fee includes airport pick-up in Florence, transfer to housing, onsite orientation and city tour, accommodation, wi-fi in housing, overnight excursions and daytrips, full access to CEA GlobalCampus Services, computer lab, student lounge, and health insurance.
Out-of-pocket expenses**
- Roundtrip airfare: $1400
- Meals: $1000
- Passport: $110
- Italian Government Declaration of Presence fee: $50
- Books and supplies: $100
- Incidentals: $500
** These are estimated expenses. The actual cost may vary.
For more information contact:
Dr Molly Morrison
Associate Professor of Italian
Gordy Hall 133
Tel: 740-597-2726
Laurence Tuccori
Program Coordinator
Office of Education Abroad
Lindley 185
Tel: 740-597-2721
