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Program Overview

Academics
The Arizona in Italy program is one of University of Arizona's most popular study abroad programs. Students may enrich their studies in a variety of courses which are offered every Fall, Spring, and Summer. These areas include Classics, Archaeology, Art History, Political Science, Studio Art, Greek, Latin, and Italian. During the summer program, other departments such as English and Architecture offer courses as well. The Arizona in Italy program is one of the few programs in Italy which enables Classics and Archaeology students to focus on classical studies, Roman and Etruscan archaeology and art, and archaeological excavations. Students participate in numerous field trips and museum visits throughout the semester and term which include visits to sites such as Tarquinia, Rome, Naples, Pompeii, Florence, Assisi, and Siena to name a few.

Arizona in Italy is sponsored by the Comune of Orvieto (Enrico Pietrangeli, Assessore alla Cultura), and the Fondazione Centro Studi Città di Orvieto (Stefano Talamoni, Director). Director of Arizona in Italy is Dr. David Soren, Regents Professor, Department of Classics, University of Arizona, Tucson. Professor in residence is Dr. Claudio Bizzarri and the Administrative Coordinator is Dr. Alba Frascarelli.

The curriculum is open to undergraduate and graduate students. Students from all majors are welcome to attend. Classes are direct UA credit and can satisfy the foreign language requirement as well as Tier II general education credits.

Summer 2010 courses include multiple levels of Latin, Italian, Classics, English, Studio Art, Architecture, Photojournalism and History.  Fall and Spring courses are available in Latin, Greek, Italian, Classics, and Art History. Courses from other UA departments are occasionally added depending on the semester.  For course listings click here.

Participation in the summer archaeological excavations gives students 6 credits of Classics 463. Graduate credit can be contracted through Dr. Soren. (CANCELLED SUMMER 2010)

In addition to classroom courses, students will participate in several field-trips, including a three-day excursion to the Paestum, Pompeii, and the Vesuvio area. Other trips include full-day visits to Tarquinia and Cerveteri (two of the most important Etruscan towns, Tarquinia being especially famous for the painted tombs); Rome, Chianciano and the Chiusi Region; Tivoli (where we will visit Hadrian’s Villa, the astonishing architectural project of the Emperor Hadrian, and Villa d’Este); Perugia and Todi (two of the most beautiful Umbrian hill towns, with Etruscan, Roman, Medieval remains).

Location
The Institute is located in the central town square of Orvieto facing the Cathedral, a 14th century church considered to be one of Italy's greatest artistic treasures. The Institute is situated in a former hospital, built in the 14th century, remodeled in the 19th century, and converted to an institute and headquarters for the Orvieto Civic Foundation in 2001-2002. There are several fully furnished classrooms, each with space for 20 to 50 students, as well as computer labs with high speed internet.

The beautiful three story building has a central block and two flanking wings, enfolding a spacious, private gated garden. The building adjoins a magnificent church with a façade designed by Valadier, Napoleon's renowned architect. Across the square is the famous Gothic cathedral with frescoes by Luca Signorelli. The Institute is located near the train station from where hourly trains reach Rome in just 60 minutes.

Housing Information
Students live in nice, fully furnished apartments, all located in the historical district in Orvieto and within walking distance from the school. Generally, an apartment with two bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen and living room, is shared by four students. Housing costs are included in the program fee, and they will also cover all expenses (water, gas, electricity bills), sheets and towels (changed once a week), and a weekly cleaning of the apartment. In most cases, students will be able to use a washing machine for about 2,50 Euros. A refundable deposit of Euro 100 will be requested upon arrival.

There is a homestay option for students interested in living with an Italian family.

Approximate cost for the Summer 2010 program will be $4,500 and will include tuition, housing, Inassitalia health insurance, field trips, and the permit of stay required by the Italian government. The Fall 2010 program is estimated at $9,000 per semester, which makes it one of the least expensive programs in Western Europe.

The 2010 Archeological Excavation is estimated at $2,500 and is an excellent introduction to archaeological digs as well as very useful for more advanced students. Email Dr. Alba Frascarelli (albafrascarelli@libero.it) for the dates and details of the Summer 2010 excavation. (CANCELLED SUMMER 2010)

Program Contact Information

Cara Simon
520.626.9273

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