Accommodation will be provided in shared apartments in Florence. (Shared rooms are same gender only) Single rooms are available for an additional fee upon request. All housing is fully furnished and students share with other international students. Students will have access to kitchen facilities and all apartments are furnished with basic household necessities (sheets, cooking utensils, etc). However, they will need to provide their own towels. All housing is within walking distance to the school facilities. The apartments are modest, clean, and suit students’ needs very well. However, we cannot guarantee any one standard of housing, so please understand that each student’s situation may differ.

Students should choose at least 3 courses and 2 alternates prior to program departure to ensure they receive a full credit load upon returning from their semester abroad. All courses, except those noted otherwise, are worth 3 credits:

Italian Language

Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced Offered

ARH 376: Art of Renaissance Florence (45 hours, 3 credits)

This course concentrates on Renaissance art, synonymous with the city of Florence.  Points of study
encompassed include:  the revival of classical ideals out of antiquity; public and private patronage; social, religious, and political issues in relation to art; Florence’s civic identity during its great flourish of the Early Renaissance; initiation of the High Renaissance by Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael; to the emergence of Mannerism.  Nearly all instruction will be on site, with visits throughout the city to view
Florence’s famed monuments and museums.

The course aims at students acquiring knowledge of this particular period in the history of art, thereby gaining, as well, an appreciation for the rich role art has played in the human experience, past to present.  Through assignments, the course also aims at ongoing development of students’ criticalthinking, research, publicspeaking, and writing skills.

ARH 476: Survey of Florentine Architecture (45 hours, 3 credits)

In this course, Florence will be studied through its architecture and urban development, from the Roman city to the most modern buildings in Florence. The main architects who contributed to Florence's growth, and their particular styles will be studied and compared. Weekly site visits will be, and students may be asked to make sketches of the buildings.

EH 310: History of Italian Cinema (45 hours, 3 credits)

From the great directors of the post-war, neo-realist period (Rossellini, Fellini, Antonioni, de Sica) to the more contemporary (Zeffirelli, Bertolucci, Pasolini, Scola), the evolution of Italian cinematography will be studied. During each lesson, the films will be discussed and viewed (in dubbed or sub-titled versions), and comparisons between the films and the authors will be made. This course is recommended for students who wish to acquire a more complete knowledge of Italian culture.

ART 376: Photography in Florence: Shooting like the Masters (Taught in English)

The Alinari brothers opened their photographic studio in Florence in 1852. They were the first to realize that great works of art and architecture could be artistically photographed for pleasure as well as profit. These Florentines set the standards for the future of all Tuscan photography. Whether you are a rank beginner or an accomplished photographer, let this same city inspire you. Throughout this shooting course (Film will be commercially processed) maximize your time on the streets of Florence by developing your photographic skills. While studying such great Italian photographers as the historic Alinari brothers, LIFE photographer David Lees and fashion photographer Oliviero Toscani (Benetton), learn various ways of depicting the complex life of this great region. Required Materials: A medium format, 35mm or digital camera with MANUAL settings, at least 10 rolls of film (24 or 36 exposure), funds for processing the film (8-15 euros per roll) and a sharpie.

ART 376: Drawing and Painting in Florence (Taught in English)

This class will be an interactive experience between the city of Florence and the student through drawing and painting.  The class will focus on essential skills needed for landscape painting and drawing.  An idea will be introduced at the beginning of class and then the students will be taken out as a group into the city to explore it individually.

*Additional courses available in Italian

*Some courses, such as art, may have additional fees

Summer 2010

Housing check-in: May 30
Orientation/Classes start: May 31; classes are held Monday-Friday
Housing check-out: June 26

$4,975

*cost may change at any time due to the currency exchange 

• Tuition (Up to 7 Credits)
• Housing
• Health and Travel Insurance
• Internet Access
• Airport Pickup
• On-site Orientation
• Optional excursions to other Italian cities and to countryside villas and wineries
• Weekly visits to monuments/museums and seminars
• Support Services

• Fill out the IEP Application and review information on the Apply page.
• Pay a $200 deposit to International Education Programs.
• Send an official transcript from your home institution to the address below.

Send the above materials to:

International Education Programs
Jacksonville University
2800 University Blvd North
Gooding 105
Jacksonville, Florida 32211

“Florence is so full of culture. I saw three operas, made some really great friends, and truly got a taste of Italian culture on this program. I would recommend it to anyone!”

Amanda