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Apply to an ASA Program Apply Online Learn More About ASA Dates, Prices & Deadlines Study Abroad Programs Summer Study Abroad Courses Program Eligibility FAQs Meet Our Staff Request More Info Request a Catalog Request a Call Subscribe to Newsletter Students Interested Students Accepted Students Student Blogs Alumni Parents & Advisors Parents Advisors		Florence, Italy - Semester Program: Italian plus Electives Host Institution: The Institute at Palazzo Rucellai PROGRAM PROGRAM CODE PRICE DATES Spring 2008 FIS $12,975*± January 8 - May 3 Fall 2008 FIF $12,975*± August 26 - December 14 Spring 2009 FIS TBA*± Early Jan. - Early May *In addition to the ASA program price, students are required to pay an apartment damage deposit of $200 by credit card, upon arrival in Florence. Also, most classes require that each student pay a Site Visit Fee, to cover museum visits and/or art supplies, which is not included with the ASA price. Check the course description for the Site Visit Fee, or if it is not listed, contact ASA. ± There is an additional fee of $2,380 for students who enroll in the Architecture program (ARCH 413 and ARCH 477). Students who want to take ARCH 413 and ARCH 477 must also have completed at least 2 years of Architecture study. Eligibility: Students must be over 18 years of age and have completed at least 2 semesters of study at a U.S. university, college, or community college. Must have a minimum GPA of 2.75 (firm). Open to students with any level of Italian. Total contact hours: 180 - 255 per semester. 15 contact hours = 1 semester credit. 10 contact hours = 1 quarter unit. Possible U.S. Credits: 12 - 17 semester credits. Normal course load is 4-5 classes per semester. Click here for Volunteer Opportunities in Florence SPRING 2008 and FALL 2008 COURSE OFFERINGS - Courses are subject to change. Spring 2009 course offerings will be similar to the list below. Finalized course offerings for Spring 2009 will be published by the Institute in July 2008. Students are expected to take 4-5 classes per semester. The final transcript for the ASA Florence program at the Institute at Palazzo Rucellai is issued by Roger Williams University. All courses are offered during BOTH semesters, unless noted "SPRING ONLY" or "FALL ONLY." Anthropology HUM 399: Contemporary Italy: Culture and Society Architecture* *Click here for important information for Architecture students. ARCH 413: Advanced Architectural Design Studio Note: There is an additional fee of $2,380 for students who enroll in the Architecture program (ARCH 413 and ARCH 477). ARCH 477: Architecture in Context: City, Spaces and Urban Design Note: There is an additional fee of $2,380 for students who enroll in the Architecture program (ARCH 413 and ARCH 477). ARCH 430/AAH 430: Special Topics: The Villa and the Garden Art & Art History AAH 214: The Art of Florence in Context: Masters and Monuments AAH 318: History of Italian Art II: Michelangelo to Bernini (SPRING ONLY) AAH 330: Special Topics in Art History: Leonardo (SPRING ONLY) AAH 330: Special Topics in Art History: Michelangelo (FALL ONLY) AAH 430: Special Topics: Gender Issues in Renaissance Art (SPRING ONLY) ARCH 430/AAH430: Special Topics: The Villa and the Garden HP 391: Architecture in Italy: History and Preservation VARTS 204: Drawing: the Human Figure VARTS 261: Introduction to Photography: Portfolio of Florence VARTS 281: Beginning Oil Painting: Imagery of Florence (SPRING ONLY) VARTS 282: The Renaissance Workshop: Selected Techniques (SPRING ONLY) VARTS 383: Renaissance Painting: the Art of Buon Fresco Design Your Own Concentration - Click here History HIST 300/POLSC 430: The European Union HIST 300/POLSC 430: Italy in the Renaissance HIST 300/POLSC 430: History and Politics of Modern Italy HIST 430: The Roman Empire: Civilization and Legacy HUM 306: The History and Culture of Food: A Comparative Analysis Interdisciplinary Studies in the Humanities HUM 306: The History and Culture of Food: A Comparative Analysis HUM 399: Contemporary Italy: Culture and Society Interdisciplinary Options - Click here International Business MRKT 420: Topics in International Marketing: the European Union (FALL ONLY) BUSN 430: Business Ethics: a European Perspective (SPRING ONLY) Italian Language ITAL 101: The Florence Experience I: Beginning Italian I ITAL 102: The Florence Experience II: Beginning Italian II ITAL 201: The Florence Experience III: Intermediate Italian I ITAL 202: The Florence Experience IV: Intermediate Italian II ITAL 310: The Florence Experience V: Advanced Italian Italian Literature ITAL 338: Readings in Modern Italian Literature: Firenze, tra Letteratura e Cinema (in Italian) ENG 430: The Three Crowns of Florence: Dante, Petrarch and Boccaccio (in English) Political Science HIST 300/POLSC 430: Italy in the Renaissance HIST 300/POLSC 430: The European Union HIST 300/POLSC 430: History and Politics of Modern Italy Psychology PSYCH 431: Special Topics: Cross-Cultural Psychology Interdisciplinary Options Students may create an interdisciplinary experience by taking two or more different courses that deal with the same period or related subject matter; for example, Art & Art History, Literature & History, or History & Political Science. In doing so, students may submit one paper on an interdisciplinary topic for both courses, rather than two separate shorter papers. Please inquire with ASA during course pre-registration for details. Some examples of pairings that lend themselves to this sort of integration are: Contemporary Italy: an Anthropological Perspective & History and Politics of Modern Italy Contemporary Italy: an Anthropological Perspective & Readings in Modern Italian Literature (in Italian) The Art of Florence in Context: Masters and Monuments & Italy in the Renaissance The Art of Florence in Context: Masters and Monuments & The Three Crowns of Florence (Dante, Petrarch and Boccaccio) Business Ethics: a European Perspective & The European Union Topics in International Marketing: the European Union & The European Union History and Politics of Modern Italy & The European Union History of Italian Art II: Michelangelo to Bernini & Italy in the Renaissance Special Topics: Michelangelo & Italy in the Renaissance Special Topics: Leonardo & Italy in the Renaissance The Art of Florence in Context: Masters and Monuments & Italy in the Renaissance Architecture Program The Institute at Palazzo Rucellai offers a specialized Architecture program for students who have completed a minimum of two years of architecture study. Admittance to the Institute's Architecture courses must be approved by Roger Williams University, before you are allowed to enroll. Once ASA has received your complete application package, we will forward your application to Roger Williams University, for approval and notify you of their decision within approx. 2 weeks. Participants of the Architecture Program must take the following classes: Advanced Design Studio (5 semester credits) Architecture in Context: Florence (3 semester credits) Italian Language (4 semester credits - level to be determined by placement exam) Elective of your choosing (3 credits) NOTE: There is an additional fee of $2,380 for students who wish to enroll in the Architecture program. The Institute has its own architecture studio located within walking distance of the Palazzo Rucellai. All architecture students are provided with individual drafting tables and workspace for the duration of the program. The Studio and Context courses are taught by practicing architects and academics and are designed to integrate classroom study with visits to churches, musems, and monuments. The architecture courses allow students to sketch on site and explore ideas for a team project that is the core of the Advanced Design Studio course. Design Your Own Concentration The Institute at Palazzo Rucellai allows students to design a courseload which centers on a particular field of interest, such as History, Art History, Italian Studies, Political Science, Humanities, or Fine Arts, thereby creating a thematic study plan. Students interested in this option should also consult with ASA and with their advisors at their home schools during the course pre-registration process, in order to develop a curricular concentration that best fits their needs and interests. Presented here are a variety of curricular concentrations, and a list of the courses that would be appropriate to teach. All students must take the "Florence Experience" Italian language course at their language level, and then choose 3 or 4 elective courses in related fields. Examples: Art History Concentration Choose one of the following: Italy in the Renaissance The Roman Empire: Civilization and Legacy A Renaissance Literature course in translation (The Three Crowns of Florence) Then choose 2 of the following: The Art of Florence in Context: Masters and Monuments Special Topics: Michelangelo (Fall only) Special Topics: Leonardo (Spring only) History of Italian Art II: Michelangelo to Bernini (Spring only) Renaissance Painting: the Art of Buon Fresco Italian Studies Concentration Choose 3-4 of the following: Contemporary Italy: an Anthropological Perspective History and Politics of Modern Italy The History and Culture of Food: a Comparative Analysis Readings in Modern Italian Literature The Three Crowns of Florence (Dante, Petrarch and Boccaccio) Italy in the Renaissance The Roman Empire: Civilization and Legacy Business Ethics: a European Perspective The European Union History Concentration Choose one Literature course in translation, such as The Three Crowns or Readings in Modern Italian Literature in Italian) Then choose 2 of the following: Italy in the Renaissance The Roman Empire: Civilization and Legacy History and Politics of Modern Italy The History and Culture of Food: a Comparative Analysis The European Union Renaissance Studies Concentration Choose 3-4 of the following: The Art of Florence in Context: Masters and Monuments Special Topics: Michelangelo (Fall only) Special Topics: Leonardo (Spring only) History of Italian Art II: Michelangelo to Bernini (Spring only) Italy in the Renaissance The Three Crowns of Florence (Dante, Petrarch and Boccaccio) Special Topics: Gender Issues in Renaissance Art (Spring only) Modern Italy Concentration Choose 3-4 of the following: Contemporary Italy: an Anthropological Perspective History and Politics of Modern Italy Readings in Modern Italian Literature (in Italian) Topics in International Marketing: the European Union Business Ethics: a European Perspective The History and Culture of Food: a Comparative Analysis The European Union Volunteer Opportunities Participation in volunteer opportunities in Florence is an excellent way to immerse yourself in your host country's way of life while helping those in need. In effect, this will add another dimension to the study abroad experience through daily exposure and interactions, resulting in a greater understanding of the language, culture, and community of the host country. If you're interested in volunteering, simply ask the staff at the Institute at Palazzo Rucellai for details after you arrive in Florence. Please note that these volunteer opportunities are not for credit. The following are the volunteer opportunities in which students can participate. No Italian is required, as these opportunities are designed for English-speaking students. Florence International Theatre Company This organization aims to create a bond between Florentines and the international community through the performing arts. Students who get involved with this theatre company have the opportunity to share their ideas, talents, art, intellect, passion, and performance with other American university students and the community of Florence! Volunteer to be a Tour Guide for the Palazzo Vecchio (City Hall) Museum Florence's Palazzo Vecchio Museum will give 2 students each semester the opportunity to be English-speaking tour guides inside the famed 13th century Palazzo Vecchio, one of Florence's great monuments. There will be a training period of one month at the museum. Candidates should have a passion for art history and an interest and aptitude for dealing with groups of people. An official certificate will be issued upon completion of this unpaid internship. Working with Schoolchildren Students will have the opportunity to assist kindergarten teachers and educators to enhance the creative learning environment for local children. This opportunity is designed for students who have a genuine desire to contribute and are able to make a significant time commitment to the project. An official certificate will be issued upon completion of this unpaid internship. Volunteer at the St. James Church The St. James American church is committed to helping the needy in the greater Florentine area, regardless of nationality. Various volunteer opportunities are available for anyone wishing to spend time in a friendly, community-driven environment.
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