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2 week program: May 29 - June 15, 2008
4 week program: May 29 - June 28, 2008
6 week program: May 29 - July 13, 2008
This intensive Italian language program offers participants the opportunity to study Italian language and culture in Florence, the heart of the Italian Renaissance and on the island of Elba. Participants can choose to study for 2, 4 or for Six Weeks. Courses will be offered at the beginning through advanced levels.
The six week program starts with 3 days in Rome, 4 weeks in Florence, and 2 weeks on Elba offering ITAL 110 (6 credits) and 210 or FRLN 330, 6-9 credits.
The four week program starts with 3 days in Rome and 4 weeks in Florence offering ITAL 110 (6 credits), 201, 202 and/or FRLN 330, 3-6 credits.
While in Florence, participants will study Italian at the CENTRO FIORENZA – IH FLORENCE, founded in 1982, its premises are located in the centre of Florence, in a prestigious seventeenth century palace, Palazzo Guicciardini. From windows overlooking the river Arno, students can enjoy a delightful view of Florence and the famous Ponte Vecchio. All classrooms are air-conditioned and have wireless-LAN internet connection. Centro Fiorenza – IH Florence is officially recognized by the Italian Ministry of Education, is a founding member of ASILS (Association of Italian Language Schools), and is a member of the International House World Organization. All courses are taught by experienced, university-trained professors with an extensive experience in study abroad teaching.
An exciting new course on Italian Political Literature will also be offered and can be attended either in combination with an Italian language course or by itself.
While on Elba, participants will continue with their Italian lessons. Elba is a beautiful island located off the coast of Tuscany, offering an astonishing variety of landscapes: rolling hills, big sandy beaches and little inlets alternate with rocky coastlines. During the stay in Elba, participants will stay in shared student apartments.
This exciting summer program study abroad will include several full day and weekend guided tours in Rome, Venice, Siena. Lectures and tours will complement classes.
3 or 9 credits available in ITAL:
2 weeks: ITAL 110, 201, 202, and/or FRLN 330
6 weeks: ITAL 110, 210, or or FRLN 330 and ITAL 210
In Florence, students stay with host families with breakfast and dinner provided 7 days a week. A single room is available upon request, but at an extra cost to the student.
On the Island of Elba, students share apartments (4-6 students) with cooking facilities (no food is provided on Elba).
Faculty Director: Laura Vinti, Department of Modern & Classical Languages, GMU.
The program is open to Mason students, non-Mason students, staff, faculty, alumni, and the general public. To obtain credit, students need at least a 2.25 GPA.
Program Fee:
2 week program - $3,995 ($4,045 for non GMU students) (minimum 15 participants)
6 week program - $7,753 ($7,803 for non GMU students) (minimum 15 participants)
The program fee includes:
Program Fee does not include:
Financial aid may apply. You may also apply for a Center for Global Education Scholarship click on the link for more information.
The Department of Modern and Classical Languages also offers study abroad scholarships.
Center for Global Education reserves the right to make any necessary changes including adjustments in cost in the event that unforeseen circumstances arise.
CGE reserves the right to raise its program fees in light of currency fluctuations or any other unforeseen circumstances.
Deadline:
To apply, first, consult the How to Apply section and then complete the online application. You must pay the non-refundable $75 application fee for your application to be considered.
For more information, attend a study abroad info session or contact.
Program Officer: Marie Alice Arnold