Italy – Roman Culture and Documentary Filmmaking (Closed)
Rome, Italy
Dates
- Summer 1 Semester - May 7th – June 11, 2012
Application Deadline
- Summer 1 Semester - January 22, 2012
Description
Faculty Leader: Michelle Carr (mi.carr@neu.edu)
The emphasis of this Dialogue is the city of Rome. The purpose of the dialogue is to familiarize students with the people and the culture of Italy and the Roman Empire. During the program students will attend lectures that explore the issues of Realism and Modernism, as well as, documentary filmmaking. In addition to the lectures students will visit many of the key sights in Rome including tours of the Vatican and Vatican Museums, the Borghese Gallery, the ruins at Ostia Antica, the Colosseum/Forum, the modern EUR district, and the Capitoline Museum. Students will interact with local citizens to produce and edit an 8-10 minute documentary on various subject matters relating to Roman culture. During the dialogue, students will maintain a photo journal or blog documenting their experiences. They will also write extensive reaction papers on three topics associated with the lectures or places from our travels and their interactions with the locals. Experience in media production is not a requirement but they must have enthusiasm to explore another culture and to experience first hand how theory can provide a deeper, more complex understanding of culture, art, and politics.
Courses
- COMM 3306 International Communication Abroad
- INTL 4944 Dialogue of Civilization – Globalization and Social Sciences
Host University
American Institute for Roman Culture
Eligibility Requirements
Students must be in sophomore standing or higher to participate. They must have a GPA or 3.0 or better. They must provide a written letter of recommendation. They must possess a sense of responsibility and maturity to be able to handle themselves in a foreign country. All students must complete the interview process with Professor Carr before being accepted into the program.
Application Procedure
- Online Faculty- Led application (application open 10/17 - 11/18)
- Upload one unofficial transcript
- Upload one copy of passport ID page
- Upload essay questions
- A letter of recommendation which can be dropped off at 204 Lake Hall in Michelle Carr's mail box by the deadline.
- Faculty may require additional information and/or interview (after application deadline)
Cost
$9,460 plus a possible accommodation charge.