NORTHERN CALIFORNIA STUDY ABROAD CONSORTIUM Presents:
Florence Spring Semester 2015 January 2015 to April 2015
In cooperation with the American
Institute for Foreign Study
Firenze!
• Meet people from
across the world • Experience culture
other than your own • Earn transferable
college credit with your own U.S. instructors
• It’s the birthplace of
the Italian Renaissance • History awaits you
around every corner • Other European
cities are within easy train rides! • It’s considered one of
the most beautiful and cities in Italy
• Works by
Brunelleschi, Donatello, Raphael, Michelangelo, and Botticelli are scattered through 70 museums in the city
• The city itself has
Classical, Medieval, and Renaissance buildings—still in use today!
• Florentines are open
and friendly • The city is historic,
fun, and safe! • Tuscan food and
wine is amazing
• Classes are held in the Peruzzi
Center and also at the ABC language school • Ideally located near Piazza Santa
Croce only blocks from the center of Florence and the Florence Duomo • The Center has friendly and helpful
English-speaking staff • Classes meet in traditional
classrooms with modern facilities Peruzzi center
• Other services offered at the
Center: • Free wireless connection in the
study center during class hours • Cultural events (cooking classes, Florence Duomo (Historic City Center)
wine tasting, performing arts, and film nights) • Local Info (such as banking,
sports, and shopping) Peruzzi Center and ABC Language Institute
• Travel suggestions (Italy & other
areas in Europe) • Research • and 24 hour emergency contact
service
Classes will include: •
ANTH 310 (Cultural Anthropology) — an introduction to the
ANTH 320 (Archeology and World Prehistory)– an
various customs, traditions, and forms of social organization around the world.
introduction to the theories, concepts, and methods employed by the archaeologist in the study of human history and pre-history
ANTH 331 (The Anthropology of Religion – a cross-cultural study of the forms and functions of supernatural beliefs and associated rituals in traditional societies
ADDITIONAL COURSES:
•ENGL 161: Creative Writing •LIT 151: Shakespeare •LIT 220: Intro to World Literature) •PSYC 200: Life Span Development •PSYC 220: Psychology of Personality: Personal, Social, Cultural Differences •PSYC 225: Social Psychology
•HIST 4.1: History of Western Civilization to 1648 C.E. •HIST 4.2: History of Western Civilization from 1648 C.E. •HIST 21: Race, Ethnicity and Gender in American Culture
• All courses taught in English • Four instructors from
Northern California • You must take 12 units, and
at least one class must be from your home college • You must sign up for the
Italian Language, Life and Culture class • Most courses fulfill GE
requirements
• This course is taught by
guest lecturers to introduce you to different aspects of Italian life and culture. • Typically 6 lectures
about a variety of subjects (contemporary history, sports, music, etc.) • 6 visits to museums and
galleries
Cooking Classes Wine Tasting Soccer matches Trips to Pisa, San
Gimigiano and elsewhere
Semester Cost: based on 2014 -- $7695
Includes all the following:
Accommodation Pre-Orientation in California and Program orientation in Florence Cultural workshops & tours and Museum Pass for Florence Study Center & classrooms with free wireless access 24 hour emergency phone service Medical and Refund insurance
Does not include airfare or optional
trips BUT costs can be funded with Financial Aid AND Some scholarships are available!
• We fly from San
Francisco to Florence, met by AIFS Staff members • Day 1 in Florence
Morning Orientation meeting with staff. • Afternoon professional
guided tour of Florence • Day 2: settling in to
your apartment
• Students are assigned
apartments, usually four to a two bedroom (each bedroom has two twin beds), in the historic city center
• Each apartment is fully
furnished, with a well-equipped kitchen
• A meal voucher (for 30 meals) is
also available for an extra fee
• Exchange the vouchers for
lunch or dinner in a selection of Typical student apartmentrestaurants around the center of Florence
Medical insurance is included in the program fee for all students Covers students for one month after the end of the program Pre-existing conditions and dental are not covered Medical upgrade and personal effects insurance also available
Optional European Pre-Tour Visit Paris and London!
PLEASE NOTE: There is a European internal flight on the tour and therefore students are strongly advised to sign up for the AIFS flight package so they do not have to organize this themselves
Optional Trips While in Florence
Trip to Rome: Three Days/Two nights, approximately 300 Euro [Hotel and transportation included] Trip to Sorento (including Capri, Naples and Pompeii): 3 days/Two nights, approximately 350 Euro [Hotels and transportation included]
For Additional info:
http://aifspartnerships.com /ncsac/
(click to follow link)
For Financial Aid : Study
Abroad Funding (click to follow link)
Questions not answered?:
[email protected] or call (916) 484-8266 and
ask for Patrice!
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