Description

This program offered by FUA traces the development of Greek, Etruscan and Roman civilizations with the objective of exploring how their distinct cultures have shaped and continue to affect Italy today. This program combines lectures, visits, and on-site research in the locations of Rome, Sicily, and Tuscany. Students will explore the cultures that arose in these ancient civilizations, compare the three civilizations, the relationship between them and the above-mentioned locations. Students and program leaders will travel together as a community of scholars - 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for the duration of the trip. While traveling, students will be attending daily classes and work on specific individual assignments.

Credit Load
* 6 credits for three week option

Program Details

Week 1: Rome

Students will explore Ancient, Renaissance, and Baroque Rome in sites such as the Coliseum, Forum, Vatican, Pantheon, Ara Pacis, Trajan's column, and the architecturally renown historic piazzas of the city - Piazza Navona, Campo de'Fiori, Piazza Farnese, Piazza Spagna and Piazza del Campidoglio.

Week 2: Siciliy

Visits and lectures on Greek civilization will take place in the towns of Taormina, the amphitheater of Syracuse and the fascinating Ortigia island, and the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento.

Week 3: Florence and Southern Tuscany

The final week of the program will consider the strong traces of Roman and Etruscan cultures throughout Tuscany. The city of Florence and its Roman past will be studied in the first portion of this week and will include a visit to the Etruscan city of Fiesole. A day trip to Maremma in southern Tuscany, one of the richest areas of Etruscan presence, will conclude the program.

Program Includes:

Courses and educational activities, Accommodation in all locations, Some meals included, Transportation for all site visits, Internet services in school facilities, Student services, extracurricular activities, Use of the FUA library and GYM in Florence,

Please note: Students must double check with their home institutions to make sure that Apicius or FUA credits will be transferable to their home College/University. In the event credits would not be accepted, students can obtain US transcripts (from both private and public universities) at an extra charge.