Rome: Rome the City as Text (Closed)

Rome, Italy

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Dates
  • Summer 1 Semester - May 5 - June 6, 2013

Application Deadline
  • Summer 1 Semester - 11/15/12 – some programs may remain open until 12/14/12

Description

Information Session: Tuesday October 30th from 6pm-7pm in 305 Shillman

Faculty Leader: Daniel Faber (d.faber@neu.edu)

Study Abroad Coordinator: Daisy Biddle (d.biddle@neu.edu)

Term: Summer I

Courses: HONR 3309 – Honors Seminar Abroad and ITLN 1301 – Italian Language Immersion

Description:

The purpose of the course is to use Rome as a social laboratory to explore major urban issues. Rome will be examined in a context of its geographic region, its role as the capital city of Italy, and as a major urban center of the European Union. The course will address the social, political and cultural history of Rome and its role as a contemporary cultural trend setter and world class city. Through explorations within the city and other key sites in the area including Florence and Herculaneum students will learn about political and economic life of Italy. The course will use ethnographic research, scholarly articles, guest lectures, site visits to develop a deeper understanding of contemporary issues such as immigration, gentrification, changing gender roles, political corruption, and tourism that would not otherwise be possible in a traditional classroom setting.

Courses

HONR 3305 Rome: City as Text

ITLN 1301/1302/2301/2302 Italian Language Immersion (multiple levels)

 

Eligibility Requirements

All applicants must be Honors Students with a GPA of 3.5 or better. First Year students will be evaluated after first semester grades are posted. Students will also be required to attend an info session and an interview.

Application Procedure
    • Online Dialogue of Civilizations application (available on OISP website)
    • Unofficial transcript which you can download and print from MyNEU
    • One copy of passport ID page – To be given directly to your faculty leader after acceptance.
    • 2-3 page essay answering the following questions:
    1. What are your personal and academic reasons for wishing to participate in this Dialogue of Civilizations program?
    2. How will the program further your academic and career goals?
    3. What is your previous travel and language experience, if any?
    4. What courses have you taken which are directly relevant to the program?

    **Faculty may require additional information and/or interview (after application deadline)

    **Please note that after prior to 11/15/12 your unofficial transcript and essay should be handed in to OISP.  After 11/15/12, please send them directly to your faculty leader

     

     

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Cost

Tuition: $9,830

DOC Fee:$3,000

Tuition and DOC Fee cover 8 Northeastern credits, round-trip airfare from Boston, housing for program duration, International SOS assistance, as well as some local transport, excursions and group meals.

Accommodations

Students will be staying in groups in apartment style housing with kitchenettes and internet, with close proximity to classes and excursions.

Destination

Rome, Italy