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Program Type: Group experience led by SBU faculty
Dates: July 4 – August 1


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Program Description
SBU offers students the opportunity to study for four weeks in bellissima Roma, la città eternal! Wake up to the view of ancient architecture including: The Colosseum, St. Peter’s Cathedral, and Piazza Venezia. This study abroad program, established over 30 years ago, enables participants to gain firsthand knowledge of contemporary Italy. The curriculum offers students an understanding of Italian history, politics, and culture, as well as the possibility of fulfilling Diversified Education Curriculum (DEC) and upper-division requirements. In conjunction with classes, visits will be made to the city’s artistic and historical landmarks. Planned group excursions include Venice, Assisi, Florence, Naples, Capri, Pompeii, the Amalfi Coast and Tivoli.

Program Highlights
  • Experience the host country as a group led by distinguished SBU faculty
  • In conjunction with classes, visits will be made to the city’s artistic and historical landmarks.
  • Planned group excursions include Venice, Assisi, Florence, Naples, Capri, Pompeii, the Amalfi Coast and Tivoli.
Courses Offered
All students participating in this program are required to take a minimum of 6 credits (two courses). Students may take a maximum of 9 credits. For course descriptions, please refer to the Undergraduate Bulletin online.

    ANT 311 Anthropology: Immersion in Another Culture (DEC J) – 3 credits
    ARH 307 Art of the Renaissance(DEC I) – 3 credits
    BUS 111 Introduction to Business for Non Majors – 3 credits
    BUS 440 International Management – 3 credits
    HUI 231 Sex and Politics in Italian Cinema (DEC D) – 3 credits
    HUI 338 Images of Italian Americans in Film (DEC K) - 3 credits
    HUI 239 Modern Italy (DEC I) – 3 credits
    HUI 390 Italian-American Studies in Humanities (DEC G) – 3 credits
    ITL 111 Elementary Italian I – 4 credits
    ITL 112 Elementary Italian II – 4 credits
    ITL 211 Intermediate Italian I – 3 credits
    ITL 212 Intermediate Italian II – 3 credits
    ITL 311 Italian Conversation and Composition – 3 credits
    ITL 312 Italian Conversation and Composition 3 credits
    ITL 411 Advanced Conversation and Composition – 3 credits
    ITL 440 The Italian Scene (DEC I) – 3 credits
    ITL 447 Independent Study – 3 credits
    ITL 500 Reading Italian – 3 credits
    ITL 501 Contemporary Italy – 3 credits
    ITL 508 Syntax and Composition – 3 credits
    ITL 552 Studies in the Modern Novel – 3 credits
    ITL 581 Independent Study – 3 credits
    POL 309 Politics of the European Union (DEC I) – 3 credits
    POL 310 Politics of Immigration and Refugees (DEC F) – 3 credits

Living Arrangements
Students are housed in a hotel near the city center. For more information, please click here.

Health Insurance
International health insurance is included in the Program Fee.

Eligibility

  • Language proficiency is NOT required
  • All students in good academic standing may apply

Cost

  • Application Processing Fee: $60
  • Administrative Fee: $200
  • Tuition costs: $220 per credit for New York residents, $613 per credit for non-residents
  • Program Fee: TBA* (includes housing, two meals per day, metro pass, group excursions, and international health insurance)
  • Airfare: All participants will fly as a group with the program director. Upon acceptance, students will be given the necessary flight information and will purchase tickets individually. Students are encouraged to book early to secure the best price.

*For reference, the Summer 2011 Program Fee was $3,350. This cost is subject to change. This website will be updated when the Summer 2012 Program Fee becomes available.

Application Deadline
  • March 1
  • Late applications will be considered at the Program Director’s discretion
Apply Now

Click here to apply online

Contact
Mario Mignone, Ph.D. (learn more about Dr. Mignone here)
Program Director
Department of European Languages, Literatures, and Culture
1055 Humanities Building
Stony Brook, NY 11794-5359
mario.mignone@stonybrook.edu

Jennifer Green
Study Abroad Advisor
International Academic Programs
Melville Library, Room E5340
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY 11794-3397
(631) 632-7030
jennifer.green@stonybrook.edu


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