Program Description

JMU’s Semester in Florence highlights the cultural richness of the city of Florence and of Italy more broadly. Students encounter Renaissance art, Tuscan hospitality, Italian business, Dante's literature, and an array of Italian social institutions. No previous background in the Italian language is required. All students take at least three credit hours of Italian while in Florence.

While in Florence, students are required to take 16 credits (fall semester, spring semester) or 10 credits (summer semester). Students can complete up to 9 credits toward JMU’s General Education requirements. In fall or spring, Hospitality Management majors can complete two HM courses and one General Business Minor course; in the summer they normally can take 1 HM course and 1 business minor course (or sometimes 2 HM courses). All SIF students can also earn 6 to 9 credits toward the Modern European Studies minor.

Courses are offered in the following subjects:                        

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