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*Spring Semester Only*
Early January 18 - May 2, 2009
"...and there emerged Florence, a magic city where people thought and did the most extraordinary things..." ~ A room with a view, E.M. Forster
Spend a Semester in magnificent Florence, one of the glorious Centers of Art and Culture.
It was during the Middle Ages and Renaissance Era that Florence became the cultural hub of Europe, where artists (Leonardo, Michelangelo), architects (Brunelleschi), writers (Dante) and scholars did things rarely equaled. The evidence of these achievements is still present all over Florence in its palaces, squares, churches, monuments and museums. Today, Florence is an active commercial center for business, banking, fashion and the production of leather goods. The innumerable artistic treasures and natural beauty of the Tuscan countryside attract many students from all over the world to come to Florence as their place for an unforgettable study abroad experience. This unique city is yours to absorb, explore, taste, marvel and enjoy!
Participants will study at the Centro Fiorenza - IH FLORENCE , founded in 1982, has its premises right in the center of the historic city, in a prestigious seventeenth century palace, Palazzo Guicciardini. From windows overlooking the river Arno one can enjoy a delightful view of Florence and the famous Ponte Vecchio. Centro Fiorenza 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 extensive experience in study-abroad teaching. One course will be taught by a Mason professor.
15 undergraduate credits in Italian Language, Art History, Politics & Organized Crime, and Philosophy
Credit Options:
Italian Language (6 credits) - Italian 110
Italian Language (3 credits) - Italian 210
Art History (3 credits) - "The Living Art of the Renaissance"
Politics (3 credits) - "History & Politics of Modern Italy"
Organized Crime (3 credits) - "History of the Mafia"
Antonio Gramsci: Ideas on Society, Politics, and Culture: taught by Professor De Nys (3 credits) – PHIL 391
Note to non-Mason participants: Your home university may award any type of credit deemed appropriate after a review of the course syllabi. Course numbers listed above are for the benefit and planning purposes of Mason students.
Option 1: Shared self-catering student apartments (2-4 students), Furnished with kitchen and bathroom
Option 2: Home stay with an Italian family with breakfast and dinner (5 days/week, breakfast only over week-ends and during spring break).
*Single rooms may be available by request (limited number available, extra charge)
Professor Martin J. De Nys, Associate Professor of Philosophy, George Mason University
The program is open to Mason and non-Mason students, regardless of major or academic affiliation. Applicants must be at least second semester sophomores and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Students should think carefully about studying abroad the last semester of their senior year if they are concerned about graduating on time.
Program Fee:
$12,960 Apartment double accommodations
$14,033 Apartment single accommodations
$14,775 Italian Home stay double accommodations
$15, 848 Italian Home Stay single accommodations
* Italian home stays include breakfast and dinner
Abruzzo & Molise Heritage Society Scholarships
Program Fee includes:
Program Fee does not include:
CGE reserves the right to raise its program fees in light of currency fluctuations or any other unforeseen circumstances.
Application Deadline: October 3, 2008
To apply, first, consult the How to Apply section and then complete the online application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please contact the program officer for further application instructions.
For more information, please attend a study abroad info session.
Program Officer: Marie alice Arnold