Art, Culture, History in the Eternal City

• Syllabus
• Class Format
• Courses
• Prerequisites

On this Summer Abroad program, you can:

• Earn 8 quarter units in 4 weeks.
• Enroll in UC Davis courses to fulfill degree, major, minor, or GE requirements as listed in the General Catalog.
• Experience academic coursework enriched by both the program’s location(s) and activities.

Note to Non-UC Davis Students:

• Students from other campuses should consult with their home campus to determine whether courses may be used to fulfill their specific academic requirements. 
• Semester students who will apply for Summer Financial Aid can get an additional unit to meet unit minimums for financial aid eligibility. Please contact Summer Abroad for additional information.

Syllabus

• Draft Syllabus (PDF)

The program syllabus and schedule, including the daily itinerary and planned activities, are subject to change at the discretion of the instructor.

Class Format

Your classroom is at the international school and walking tours of the city are held Monday–Thursday (7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) and Friday (7:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.). You will receive more information at the on-site orientation in Rome.

Courses

You will enroll in the course set below. Auditing is not an option. UC Davis programs are academic programs so participants should expect a substantial amount of course work.

• Italian (ITA) 107S. Survey of Italian Culture and Institutions (4 units)

• An assessment of the impact of regional autonomy on Italian cultural life from the Middle Ages to the present. Special emphasis will be placed upon achievements in literature, the arts, philosophy, and socio-political institutions. To be taught in English. Not open for credit to students who have completed course 107. GE credit: AH, OL, SS, VL, WC, WE.

  The course will consist of lectures, discussions and daily walking tours in Rome, Italy and visits to other Italian cities, such as Tarquinia, Pompeii, Sorrento, etc. Students will study the contributions to Italian cultural life from the Greek, Etruscan, Roman, Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque periods to the present day by visiting the very sites (such as the St Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican Museums, the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, the painted Etruscan tombs in Tarquinia, the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, Sorrento on the Amalfi Coast etc.), where these great changes in Italian history and culture took place. These venues and others will be the classroom for this course. The course is taught in English. 

• Italian (ITA) 198. Directed Group Study (4 units, Pass/No Pass grading only)
• This course includes participation on excursions and tours and attendance to guest lectures. Students are often asked to write reflective pieces. Assignment topics vary by program.

OR

• Italian (ITA) 107S. Survey of Italian Culture and Institutions (4 units)

• An assessment of the impact of regional autonomy on Italian cultural life from the Middle Ages to the present. Special emphasis will be placed upon achievements in literature, the arts, philosophy, and socio-political institutions. To be taught in English. Not open for credit to students who have completed course 107. GE credit: AH, OL, SS, VL, WC, WE.

  The course will consist of lectures, discussions and daily walking tours in Rome, Italy and visits to other Italian cities, such as Tarquinia, Pompeii, Sorrento, etc. Students will study the contributions to Italian cultural life from the Greek, Etruscan, Roman, Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque periods to the present day by visiting the very sites (such as the St Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican Museums, the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, the painted Etruscan tombs in Tarquinia, the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, Sorrento on the Amalfi Coast etc.), where these great changes in Italian history and culture took place. These venues and others will be the classroom for this course. The course is taught in English. 

• Italian (ITA) 199. Special Study for Advanced Undergraduates (4 units, Pass/No Pass grading only) ITALIAN MAJORS ONLY
• This course includes participation on excursions and tours and attendance to guest lectures. Students are often asked to write reflective pieces. Assignment topics vary by program.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this program beyond the general eligibility requirements.