ML 4560 - Culture & Civilization - Italy

Institution:

SUNY College at Old Westbury

Subject:

Modern Languages

Description:

This course is divided into two parts. In the first part (3 weeks), students will study Italian language at the level of Conversation II, as well as learn about history and culture of Italy. The second part (2 weeks) will be a tour through the sourthern islands of Italy: Sicily, Sardinia, Capri, and Elba, with special attention to historical sites. Coursework in Italy will include personal interviews with Italians (as the students' language skills permit), research on the history of local monuments, the writing of travel articles for a newspaper column, and developing a practical command of basic Italian. The class will arrive and depart from Florence. This course is limited to 15 students. Costs for travel, meals, and hotels, in addition to regular tuition, will be $2,500 plus personal expenses. Offered during Summer. Prerequisites: 3.0 GPA; ML 1400 or equivalentwith B or better

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.oldwestbury.edu

Phone Number:

(516) 876-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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