Florence S u mm e r
institute
MAy 29 - June 29 2014
Office of Global Education www.kent.edu/florence-summer
Life
• You'll live with other Kent State Florence students in apartments within a short walk of your classes • Apartments are fully furnished, have wireless internet, and are outfitted for cooking (just bring towels) • An arrival orientation will cover everything from safety to shopping • Included extracurricular activities feature a day trip to Siena, cooking class, rafting on the Arno, an opera performance, a medieval rugby match, and visits to Villa le Balze, Bardini Gardens, and the Ferragamo Museum • Short distances and long weekends mean that in your free time, you could travel to Rome, Venice, Paris, Barcelona …
School • Kent State Florence is housed in two historic palaces in the beautiful center of the city • Summer Institute classes meet during the four weeks of June 2014 • You'll take two courses from the list at right and earn 6-7 total credits • Classes meet Monday through Thursday, so you can explore Italy and beyond during your three-day weekends • Courses are taught in English • If you're not a Kent State student, it's easy to enroll as a guest and transfer Summer Institute credits back to your home university
Cost • Kent State tuition (Ohio resident or non-resident rate) for 6 or 7 credits, depending on which courses you select • Program charges of $3,300 will cover round-trip airfare, housing, medical insurance and all program costs, including extracurricular activities (may vary slightly based on exchange rate) • Additional out-of-pocket expenses will be meals, personal expenses, and independent travel • Financial Aid is available See www.kent.edu/florence-summer for detailed information on costs and courses
Courses The Genius of Florence Examines Florence’s phenomenal contribution and unique place in history in such areas as art, architecture, fashion, film, music, and science, as well as the lifestyle, culture and customs of its people. Course meetings will take place primarily at such relevant locations as churches, streets, and museums to give students face-to-face experience with Florence’s true genius.
Italian Cinema Introduction to Italian Cinema, from Neorealism through “new auteurs” like Fellini and Antonioni, and on through the 1970s to the present and the latest developments of the Italian film industry. Films will be analyzed as decoded historical evidence of parallel social history. Screenings will include such masterpieces as Open City, The Bicycle Thief, and Life is Beautiful.
Elementary Italian I & 2 Elementary Italian provides an introduction to the Italian language in the context of Italian culture. The course will cover pronunciation, the essentials of grammar, and basic everyday vocabulary and expressions, but it will also focus on the practical language and cultural information you’ll need to navigate life in Florence. And opportunities to practice will be everywhere.
The Golden Age of Italian Art This course investigates the extraordinary art of Italy from Giotto to Bernini - from the early Tuscan Renaissance to the Roman Baroque, with emphasis on examining painting, sculpture, architecture, and urban design within cultural and historical contexts. Will include guided trips to see many artworks and monuments throughout Florence to view them in their original, intended locations.
Intercultural Communication This course examines how culture influences communication, how to identify barriers to intercultural communication, how to improve communication skills in intercultural situations, and how to apply theories and concepts of intercultural communication to the real world. Students will begin to recognize their own cultural biases and the role they play in communication breakdowns.
Modern Italian History and Culture This course will follow Italy’s fascinating history as a way to explore and understand its unique cultural achievements in such areas as science, art, architecture, music, theater, literature, poetry, sculpture, cinema, philosophy, and politics. Films, readings, cultural events, and visits to historic sites will help illuminate the central traits of Italian civilization.
The Roman Achievement A survey of the cultural achievements of the ancient Romans as seen in their literature and art from the Etruscans through the Christians. Considers the history, government and economy of ancient Rome, and explores life in Roman society, including the aristocracy and the emperors, Roman families, the military, and various aspects of daily life. (Fulfills Kent Core Humanities)
History of Italian Mafia The infamous criminal organization from its roots to its evolution as an intrinsic part of Italian history. The relationship between the Mafia and politics, its internal rules and codes, its business activities, and its deep connection to the society and culture of the Sicilian region. Current media will show the international reach of the Mafia and its effect on the collective imagination.
Details and Application www.kent.edu/florence-summer
K ent S tate U niversity Office of Global Education (330) 672-7980
edabroad@kent.edu
www.kent.edu/florence-summer