Fall Quarter
Cross-Cultural Communications/Cross-Cultural Perspectives in Siena
Read more about Cross-Cultural Communications/Cross-Cultural Perspectives in Siena Living in Siena offers you two important learning experiences. The first (more obvious) one concerns Italian life and culture, specifically as it is lived out around you in Siena day by day. What is important to people here? What patterns are woven into their lives? What about…Read more
Italian Language 101
Read more about Italian Language 101 The first level course will introduce you to the Italian language, covering the basic communicative tools that are useful for everyday interaction in Italy. You will be taught the linguistic system, and given strategies and techniques that facilitate the learning process.Read more
Wine in Italy and the Western World
Read more about Wine in Italy and the Western World In the context of the history and culture of Italy, wine is not only a beloved drink but forms an essential part of Italian civilization. From the study of wine students will learn about the practices of earlier cultures, about Italian values and our own. This course will explore various aspects of wine civilization in Italy: mythology,…Read more
Women in Art: From Inspiration to Creation
Read more about Women in Art: From Inspiration to Creation Women in Art: From Inspiration to Creation is a multidisciplinary exploration of the history and evolution of women in the arts, particularly within Italy from the 16th century to modern times. This course examines the transition of women from being mere subjects in artworks to becoming influential artists themselves.…Read more
Winter Quarter
Cross-Cultural Communications/Cross-Cultural Perspectives in Siena
Read more about Cross-Cultural Communications/Cross-Cultural Perspectives in Siena Living in Siena offers you two important learning experiences. The first (more obvious) one concerns Italian life and culture, specifically as it is lived out around you in Siena day by day. What is important to people here? What patterns are woven into their lives? What about…Read more
Italian Language 101
Read more about Italian Language 101 The first level course will introduce you to the Italian language, covering the basic communicative tools that are useful for everyday interaction in Italy. You will be taught the linguistic system, and given strategies and techniques that facilitate the learning process.Read more
Wine in Italy and the Western World
Read more about Wine in Italy and the Western World In the context of the history and culture of Italy, wine is not only a beloved drink but forms an essential part of Italian civilization. From the study of wine students will learn about the practices of earlier cultures, about Italian values and our own. This course will explore various aspects of wine civilization in Italy: mythology,…Read more
Spring Quarter
Cross-Cultural Communications/Cross-Cultural Perspectives in Siena
Read more about Cross-Cultural Communications/Cross-Cultural Perspectives in Siena Living in Siena offers you two important learning experiences. The first (more obvious) one concerns Italian life and culture, specifically as it is lived out around you in Siena day by day. What is important to people here? What patterns are woven into their lives? What about…Read more
Politics in Modern Italy
Read more about Politics in Modern Italy This course will examine political developments in modern Italy, beginning with the nationalist drive (risorgimento) prior to the achievement of statehood in 1861, continuing through the creation of the Triple Alliance and World War I, the rise of fascism and World War II. Coverage of contemporary politics will center on the issues of governmental instability…Read more
Machiavelli’s Italy
Read more about Machiavelli’s Italy This course will examine the impact of political conflict in the Tuscany region of Italy during 15th and 16th centuries, roughly corresponding to the rise of the Medici family (1434) and the writings of Niccolò Machiavelli (1469-1527). This volatile period was a time of alternation in power between the Medici family and republican rule. (Machiavelli held both diplomatic…Read more
Italian Language 101
Read more about Italian Language 101 The first level course will introduce you to the Italian language, covering the basic communicative tools that are useful for everyday interaction in Italy. You will be taught the linguistic system, and given strategies and techniques that facilitate the learning process.Read more
Italian Language 103
Read more about Italian Language 103 This course builds on the linguistic skills covered in the previous levels, introducing new, more complex structures. You will be taught the linguistic system, and given strategies and techniques that facilitate the learning process.Read more
Italian Language 203
Read more about Italian Language 203 Building on skills learned at prior levels, this course is designed to develop language proficiency. You will be taught the linguistic system, and given strategies and techniques that facilitate the learning process.Read more
Wine in Italy and the Western World
Read more about Wine in Italy and the Western World In the context of the history and culture of Italy, wine is not only a beloved drink but forms an essential part of Italian civilization. From the study of wine students will learn about the practices of earlier cultures, about Italian values and our own. This course will explore various aspects of wine civilization in Italy: mythology,…Read more
Women in Art: From Inspiration to Creation
Read more about Women in Art: From Inspiration to Creation Women in Art: From Inspiration to Creation is a multidisciplinary exploration of the history and evolution of women in the arts, particularly within Italy from the 16th century to modern times. This course examines the transition of women from being mere subjects in artworks to becoming influential artists themselves.…Read more