Sorrento Course Offerings
SANT’ANNA INSTITUTE
Application Deadlines: See this page
Language Requirement: Open to all levels of Italian. Courses are available in English & Italian.
Additional Requirements: Minimum GPA 2.5. Must have completed at least 1 semester at a U.S. or Canadian university, college, or community college before applying. For complete requirements, please see the Eligibility section on this page.
Possible U.S. Credits: 12-15 semester credits. Students take 4-5 courses. Classes are taken with American and international students. Internships are available to students of junior or senior standing for 3 or 6 credits, to be taken alongside classes, for an additional fee of $500.
Final Transcript: Issued by Jacksonville University.
COURSE OFFERINGS
If you plan to do an internship (3 or 6 credits) choose the appropriate number of courses to add up to a total of 12-15 credits. Internships are available to students of junior senior standing for an additional fee of $500.
Courses are worth 3 semester credits and are taught in English, unless otherwise noted. All course codes beginning with 3 indicate Upper Division courses.
All students MUST have a total of 8 classes approved by their home institution, in case of changes in course availability or schedule conflicts. When you pre-register for classes (this happens after you’re accepted), you will have to list a total of 8 possible classes on your registration form.
Course offerings are subject to change.
CLICK HERE For Fall 2024 course offerings
Subject Areas Include
SERVICE LEARNING AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Community Engagement projects are voluntary and independent from the courses that students attend, while Service Learning projects are designed specifically for certain courses to allow students to apply what they’ve learned in the classroom, and at the same time, provide a service to the city hosting them. By being highly involved with the local community, Sant’Anna Institute has ties to dozens of local businesses and organizations, through which they are able to offer ASA students a range of meaningful volunteering and service learning projects. Due to the reputation of these projects within the town, businesses and organizations often reach out to Sant’Anna looking to collaborate.
From an academic point of view, these projects are a form of experiential learning, allowing students to learn in partnership with the community and develop competencies that promote the advancement of socially responsible citizenry. Time spent working with a community-based organization becomes part of the students’ homework. In the case of Service Learning projects, the community serves as a “living text” for the class – another powerful source of information to complement course readings, lectures, and discussions. Service Learning and Community Engagement Programs at Sant’Anna Institute engage both students and the broader community in reciprocal partnerships to create educational projects, promote leadership through service, foster and support inclusive environments, and advance social justice and civic engagement. For more details about service learning and community engagement opportunities, please click here!
SANT’ANNA INSTITUTE
Application Deadlines: See this page
Language Requirement: Open to all levels of Italian. Courses are available in English & Italian.
Additional Requirements: Minimum GPA 2.5. Must have completed at least 1 semester at a U.S. or Canadian university, college, or community college before applying. For complete requirements, please see the Eligibility section on this page.
Possible U.S. Credits: 3-9 semester credits. Depending on the Summer session chosen, students can take 1, 2 or 3 courses. Classes are taken with American and international students.
Internship: Internships are available to students of junior or senior standing for 3 credits, to be taken alongside classes, for an additional fee of $500.
Final Transcript: Issued by Jacksonville University.
COURSE OFFERINGS
Students will take 1, 2, or 3 courses of their choosing (depending on summer session chosen). It is not mandatory to take Italian Language unless you are doing an internship.
Courses are worth 3 semester credits and are taught in English, unless otherwise noted. All course codes beginning with 3 indicate Upper Division courses.
All students MUST get primary classes approved by their home institution in addition to having at least 3 classes approved for backup purposes. This is in case of changes in course availability or schedule conflicts.
Course offerings are subject to change.
CLICK HERE For Session 1 course offerings
CLICK HERE For Session 2 course offerings
CLICK HERE FOR COURSE SYLLABI
Guide to Summer sessions & credits:
| 3-Credits | 6-Credits | 9-Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Session 2 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Session 3 | No | Yes | Yes |
Subject Areas Include
Italian Studies
Classical Studies
Humanities and Arts
Business
Social Sciences
Sciences and Natural Sciences
Health Sciences
Cultural Studies
SERVICE LEARNING AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Community Engagement projects are voluntary and independent from the courses that students attend, while Service Learning projects are designed specifically for certain courses to allow students to apply what they’ve learned in the classroom, and at the same time, provide a service to the city hosting them. By being highly involved with the local community, Sant’Anna Institute has ties to dozens of local businesses and organizations, through which they are able to offer ASA students a range of meaningful volunteering and service learning projects. Due to the reputation of these projects within the town, businesses and organizations often reach out to Sant’Anna looking to collaborate.
From an academic point of view, these projects are a form of experiential learning, allowing students to learn in partnership with the community and develop competencies that promote the advancement of socially responsible citizenry. Time spent working with a community-based organization becomes part of the students’ homework. In the case of Service Learning projects, the community serves as a “living text” for the class – another powerful source of information to complement course readings, lectures, and discussions. Service Learning and Community Engagement Programs at Sant’Anna Institute engage both students and the broader community in reciprocal partnerships to create educational projects, promote leadership through service, foster and support inclusive environments, and advance social justice and civic engagement. For more details about service learning and community engagement opportunities, please click here!
SANT’ANNA INSTITUTE
Application Deadlines: See this page
Students attending Sant’Anna Institute may assume an unpaid, credit-bearing internship while taking classes. Internships are not available as “stand-alone.” Additional fee for internship is $500.
Language Requirement: Open to all levels of Italian. Courses are available in English & Italian.
Additional Requirements: Minimum GPA 2.5. Must have completed at least 1 semester at a U.S. or Canadian university, college, or community college before applying. Junior or senior standing is required in order to do an internship. Must have completed 4 semesters before applying, or 3 semesters plus verification of courses in progress. Candidates may apply for internships in their major or minor field of study. For complete requirements, please see the Eligibility section on this page.
Possible U.S. Credits: 12-15 total semester credits per semester. 3-6 total credits per summer session. Semester internships are available for 3 or 6 credits. Summer internships are available for 3 credits. A 3-credit internship requires 135 work hours; a 6-credit internship requires 270 work hours.
Final Transcript: Issued by Jacksonville University.
Internship credits are contingent upon completion of the course requirements and factor into the total number of credits a student is allowed to take during their academic term.
SEMESTER & SUMMER INTERNSHIPS IN SORRENTO, ITALY
An internship is a fantastic way to gain work experience, meet Italian people, and add a unique bullet point to your résumé! While it is helpful to know some Italian before your internship, it is not a requirement.
Semester students may earn 3 or 6 credits for an internship while maintaining a full semester course load of 12-15 credits, including one mandatory Italian Language course.
Summer students may earn 3 credits for an internship while also taking one Italian Language course for 3 credits. Summer students who want a 6-credit internship would need to enroll in both the Summer I and Summer II sessions (totaling 10 weeks).
A 3-credit internship requires 135 work hours in addition to your classes. A 6-credit internship requires 270 work hours in addition to your classes.
Due to the additional time commitment of an internship, semester students are encouraged to take just 3 classes alongside a 3-credit internship, or 2 classes alongside a 6-credit internship.
EXAMPLE INTERNSHIP PLACEMENTS
Candidates may apply for internships in their major or minor field of study. Although Sant’Anna Institute will do their very best to find a placement in your top choice area of interest, we cannot guarantee a placement in your top choice area of interest. For this reason, internship applicants must have at least 2 areas of interest in mind when they apply. In addition, we cannot guarantee a placement at any particular firm or organization. Internships are available in the following areas:
Archaeology
Architecture / Interior Design
Art History
Community Health
Culinary Arts
Education / ESL Teaching
Emergency Management
English
Environmental Science
Event Management
Fashion Merchandising
Fitness Management
Food & Beverage Management
Geology / Volcanology
Hospitality
Human Rights
Human Services Management
International Business
International Politics
Italian Studies
Journalism
Leadership / Student Wellness
Marine Biology
Marketing
Nutrition
Studio Art
Political Science
Sports Business
Social Work
Tourism
Veterinary Science
Women’s Studies
WHAT TO EXPECT IN YOUR INTERNSHIP
Because you will be doing this internship for credit, there will be academic requirements, such as papers or projects that must be submitted to the Institute’s Internship Coordinator by specific deadlines. During the Internship Orientation on site, you will find out about these requirements and deadlines. Please be aware that students who do internships may have work hours Monday through Friday and may have less free time to travel than other students.
Please be aware that the company is making a significant investment of their time and resources. By accepting an internship, you are making a commitment to that organization, which must be taken seriously.
You will be expected to complete your internship in full and complete all of the work hours associated with your placement. For example, if you sign up for an internship and find that it’s more work than you expected, you will not be able to drop it.
Don’t worry – our on-site orientation after you arrive in Sorrento will help you understand what is expected of you. In addition, the on-site staff will share with you key cultural factors about the Italian work environment, and on your first day of work they will accompany you to your workplace, introduce you, and have an initial meeting with both you and your employers.
how to apply FOR AN INTERNSHIP
Candidates may apply for internships in their major or minor field of study. In addition to the standard ASA program application, the following will be required:
Sant’Anna Institute Internship Application Form (click here)
CV (résumé)
Cover Letter
One recommendation letter from a past or current employer
Personal Statement/Letter of Motivation (1-2 pages) describing your personal and academic reasons for wanting to intern and study in Italy
Once we submit the above documents to Sant’Anna Institute, you will complete a Skype interview with the internship placement team in Sorrento. The purpose of the interview is to understand what would be a suitable placement for you according to your skills and interests, as well as to work on designing a project that you will follow.
WHEN WILL I KNOW WHERE I’M GOING TO INTERN?
Most students receive their placements via email 2 weeks before the program start date.
For more information regarding expectations and process, please refer to Sant’Anna Institute’s Internship Manual.
SANT’ANNA INSTITUTE
Application Deadlines: See this page
Language Requirement: Open to all levels of Italian. Courses are available in English & Italian.
Additional Requirements: Minimum GPA 2.5. Must have completed at least 1 semester at a U.S. or Canadian university, college, or community college before applying. For complete requirements, please see the Eligibility section on this page.
Possible U.S. Credits: 3 semester credits. Students take 1 course. Classes are taken with American and international students.
Final Transcript: Issued by Jacksonville University.
COURSE OFFERINGS - JANUARY TERM
Students will take 1 course of their choosing.
Courses are worth 3 semester credits and are taught in English, unless otherwise noted. All course codes beginning with 3 indicate Upper Division courses.
All students MUST have a total of 2 classes approved by their home institution, in case of changes in course availability. When you pre-register for classes (this happens after you’re accepted), you will have to list a total of 2 classes on your registration form in order of preference.
ITALIAN LANGUAGE & STUDIES (TAUGHT IN ITALIAN)
Elementary Italian 101
Elementary Italian 102
Intermediate Italian
Post-Intermediate Italian
Advanced Italian
Post-Advanced Italian
BUSINESS
Product Marketing: Food Marketing
NATURAL SCIENCES
Intro to Marine Biology with Lab (4 credits)
HEALTH SCIENCES
ARTS & HUMANITIES
History of Italian Cinema
Creative Writing
World Literature
Greek Influence in Southern Italy: Colonization & Culture
History of Italian Food and Culture
Medieval Italian Literature 1 - Dante
Contemporary Italian Literature
SOCIAL SCIENCES
SANT’ANNA INSTITUTE
Application Deadlines: See this page
Language Requirement: Open to all levels of Italian. Courses are available in English & Italian.
Additional Requirements: Minimum GPA 3.0. Must have completed at least 4 semesters at a U.S. or Canadian university, college, or community college before applying. Junior or senior standing is required in order to do a research project. For complete requirements, please see the Eligibility section on this page.
Possible U.S. Credits: 12 total credits per semester.
Final Transcript: Issued by Jacksonville University.
Research project hours will not be included in the Jacksonville University transcript. If a student is interested in receiving credit for the research project, it will need to be arranged between Sant’Anna Institute and the students home university directly. Your ASA program manager can assist with this process if desired.
SEMESTER research projects IN SORRENTO, ITALY
A research project is a fantastic way meet Italian people and add a unique bullet point to your résumé!
Students may participate in not-for-credit research project while maintaining a full semester course load of 12 credits. Students who participate in a semester research project option are required to layout the semester as follows:
1 Italian Language or Italian Literature course – 3 credits
2 Elective courses (taught in English) – 6 credits
Research Project (45 total hours of supervised research) – 3 credits
1 Elective Course (taught in English) related to the research project. Course is assigned based on research project. List is as follows:
Project 1: HIST 350 Special Topics: History of the Mafia
Project 2: WGS 201 Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies
Project 3: POL 375 Special Topics: Human Rights
Project 4: MCS 430 Marine Conservation
Project 5: WL 325 Medieval Italian Literature 1 – Dante
Types of projects:
Although Sant’Anna Institute will do their very best to find a place in your you in your top choice, we cannot guarantee a placement. For this reason, research project applicants must have at least 2 areas of interest in mind when they apply. Research projects are available in the following areas:
1. History of the Mafia: Organized crime in Italy from a Historical Perspective
2. Gender Studies: Gender-based violence in Italy
3. Human Rights: Field research on migrants and refugees
4. Marine Biology/Sustainability – On-site at the Marine Protected Area of Punta Campanella (Extra fee of $500)
5. Italian Literature – Dante’s Comedy in the contemporary culture
HOW TO APPLY FOR a research project
In addition to the standard ASA program application, the following will be required:
Personal Statement (1-2 pages) describing your personal and academic reasons for wanting to study and research abroad at Sant’Anna Institute.
One letter of recommendation from a professor or advisor at your home university.