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Location
Erice is a walled city with cobblestone streets located in the moutains of Sicily. It is a town with a long history. Carthaginians, Greeks, Romans, Normans, Arabs, Spanish, French, and Italians have all lived in and controlled Erice at various times. At the bottom of the mountain lies the new town of Erice and the town of Trapani. One can see the beautiful coast and beached from "old" Erice. The "old" town of Erice is quite small, but its people form a close-knit community. The setting is ideal for students to get to know and become immersed in a true Mediterranean Italian community.
Duration
May 12, 2008 - June 17, 2008
Academic Program
*Italian 153 (4): 2 hrs of grammar and 1 hour of conversation with natives per day.
*Italian 213 (3): Conversation/culture/literature/cinema: 1 hour and 30 minutes per day.
*Italian 216 (3): Literary and Cultural Studies of Italy: 1 hour and 30 minutes per day, plus film and guest lectures.
*Humanities 382: Italian Cinema, Literature, & Society: 1 hour and 30 minutes per day, plus films and guest lectures.
NOTE: Students take either of the intensive Italian courses and one additional course in English on Italian-Sicilian culture. More advanced students can take 213 and the course in English. If there are enough students it may be possible to offer more Italian language courses and one additional course in English on Italian and European politics. At least one Italian language course is mandatory for all students. |
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Costs
Total cost of the program per student is $5,850.00 (based on current tuition rates for seven credits). Airfare is not included. Other expenses that may be incurred by students are meals (continental breakfast is included with the price of the room), chairlift to go to Trapani (two euros and 40 cents round trip), and personal expenses. Students should plan to bring "spending" money in the same amounts they would spend on campus for food and personal expenses.
Selection Criteria
*Good academic standing
*Interest in Italian culture and language
Scholarships
Please contact the Center for International Studies for information on summer scholarships.
Contact Information
Dr. Antonio C. Vitti, Program Coordinator and Professor of Italian
519 Greene Hall
Phone: (336) 758 5549
E-mail: vittiac@wfu.edu
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