Course Offerings

Please note the following:
Offerings vary by semester. Courses are three credits each. Students may take either three or six hours of Italian language courses. Students should register for a minimum of fifteen credit hours.

Art History 313 (Italian Renaissance Art) Exploration of the invention of perspective and techniques of Renaissance realism including masterpieces by major artists such as Giotto, Donatello & Michelangelo. Weekly visits to museums and churches. Taught in English. Satisfies GENED Cluster Two, Group II.

Art History 305 (History of Decorative Arts) A history of the decorative arts in Europe and America from c. 1200 to c. 1930. This course provides a stylistic and contextual analysis, concentrating on domestic furnishings, including textiles, furniture, metals, ceramics and glass. Taught in English.

Art History 394/History494 (Introduction to Museum Work) A study of the philosophy and practice of museum work including the areas of exhibit design, conservation registration, education and administration. Subject is taught from the perspective of the museum profession and is applicable to diverse disciplines and types of collections. Taught in English.

English 302F (Dante's Commedia, Selections from Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso) Dante's Commedia, a vision of the other-world, the account of a journey through Hell, Purgatory and Paradise, is one of the world's greatest poems, an achievement of the poetic imagination. Students will also see how the Commedia inspired the work of later British and American writers and will see how the forms of literature Dante shaped have endured to modern times. Taught in English; Italian majors & minors may receive Italian credit by completing all written assignments in Italian. Satisfies GENED Cluster two, Group III.

Economics 373F (Economics of European Integration)
This course is a survey of economic processes in the European Union (EU). It examines the free movement of goods, services, persons, and capital. It examines the theoretical and practical aspects various EU policy initiatives, including Economic and Monetary Union, competition policy, the Common Agricultural Policy, and regional policy. Taught in English.

History 382F (Europe in the 20th Century)
This course is a survey of European history covering the late-imperial era, the world wars, the Cold War, and the dynamics of European integration. Emphasis given to political, social, economic, and cultural developments. Taught in English.

Political Science 344 (Politics of the European Union) This course offers an in-depth consideration of the political development of the European Union, the EU policy-making process and contemporary issues that confront European leaders and citizens. Taught in English.

--Political Science 371F/ITAL 490F (European Culture and Identity). This course probes the extent to which a European identity exists and examines dueling accounts of the cultural and political contents of European identity. It analyzes the formation, development, and expression of European culture, paying special attention to the ways that globalization, immigration, and European integration drive debates about what it means to be "European." Taught in English. Offered Fall 2009

--Political Science 332F/Justice 332F (Human Rights in European Perspective) This course is a survey of the philosophical, legal, and institutional foundations of human rights in Europe. It traces the origins and development of "human rights" as a concept, surveys the legal documents that enshrine human rights in Europe, and introduces students to the players involved in safeguarding human rights in Europe. Taught in English. Offered Spring 2010

Justice 301/Political Science 371F (Special Topics: Organized Crime in Europe and the USA) This course is designed to give students an overview of organized crime in the United States and Europe. An emphasis will be placed on the Italian Mafia (arguably the first major organized crime group). Taught in English. FMIR Course. Offered Spring 2010 only.

Italian 490F/Hospitality and Tourism Management 298 (Exploration of Wine Culture in Italy) This course will study the historical value of wine, together with its cultural, economic and social meaning in Italy and, more specifically, in Tuscany. Taught in English. There wil be an additional fee of $175 billed to students taking this class.

Italian 490F/Hospitality and Tourism Management 298 (Wine and Food Pairing) This course is designed to teach students the applied approach to matching wine and food from different parts of the world using flavors, textures, and components present in food and wine in complementing strategies. Emphasis will be placed on menu planning, cooking methods, and tasting wines with food in a formal dining room. Taught in English. There will be an additional fee of $225 billed to students taking this class.

Italian 101F (Intensive Italian) Emphasis on speaking (pronunciation, vocabulary, comprehension); grammar and reading up to the intermediate level.

Italian 102F (Intensive Italian) Emphasis on speaking (pronunciation, vocabulary, comprehension); grammar and reading up to the intermediate level.

Italian 231F (Intermediate to Advanced Italian) Review of grammar and syntax; development of reading and writing skills; improvement of listening comprehension and fluency.

Italian 232F (Intermediate to Advanced Italian) Review of grammar and syntax; development of reading and writing skills; improvement of listening comprehension and fluency.

Italian 300F (Italian Grammar and Communication) Intensive training in grammatical structures and their application to oral and written communication. Taught in Italian.

Italian 320F (Italian Oral and Written Communication) Intensive training in the use of modern, everyday Italian with emphasis on conversation and composition. Readings in Italian will provide a context for discussion and writing. Taught in Italian.

Students participating in the Semester in Florence may take six credit hours (two courses) toward fulfilling the Cluster Two requirements.

Please Note:
Class offerings may vary by semester. Course textbooks are provided to students during their semester in Florence.