AP/Italian 3761 3.0 Italian Medieval and Renaissance Civilization and/or
AP/Italian 3771 3.0 Modern and Contemporary Italian Culture
INSTRUCTORS: Elio Costa (AP/Italian 3761 in Florence) and John Picchione (AP/Italian 3771 in Rome)
2013 DATES (REVISED):
| May 25 to June 29 |
if participating in both |
| May 22 to June 12 |
if only participating in AP/Italian 3761 3.0 (Florence) |
| June 11 to June 29 |
if only participating in AP/Italian 3771 3.0 (Rome) |
PREREQUISITES: None. These university credit courses are open to any applicant meeting the general admission requirements for degree studies at York University.
DESCRIPTIONS: Participants choose to attend one or both of the following courses offered:
AP/Italian 3761 3.0 Italian Medieval and Renaissance
The focus will be on the Florentine contribution to literature and the arts in the context of the social and political changes taking place from the 14th to the 16th centuries. Knowledge of Italian is not required. This course counts towards the major and minor in Italian Culture. Students counting the course towards the major or minor in Italian Studies must register in AP/IT 3760 3.0.
AP/Italian 3771 3.0 Modern and Contemporary Italian Culture
Key issues in contemporary Italian society are studied in their historical development, with focus on the following: unification and its aftermath; regionalism; Fascism and the Resistance; political parties and intellectuals; the Church; art and literature. Knowledge of Italian is not required. This course counts towards the major and minor in Italian Culture. Students counting the course towards the major or minor in Italian Studies must register in AP/IT 3770 3.0.
FORMAT: The courses will be offered in the summer session only. Participants choose to attend one or both courses; they are scheduled allow students to take either one or both.
PROGRAM INFORMATION: For more information refer to the 2013 Brochure or contact Silvana De Bona (Department of Languages, Literatures & Linguistics): 416-736-5016.
INFORMATION SESSIONS: (attend one only)
All scheduled information sessions for summer 2013 have passed. For information contact: Silvana De Bona: (416) 736-5016
APPLICATION: Applications may be obtained from and submitted to:
York University
Summer Studies in Italy
Department of Languages, Literatures, & Linguistics
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ATTN: Ms. Silvana De Bona Room S561 Ross Building
York University
4700 Keele Street
Toronto, Ontario M3J 1P3 |
Phone: 416-736-5016
sdebona@yorku.ca |
COSTS: The costs, excluding course tuition fees, are as follows:
| May 25 to June 29 |
Both courses |
$4,485.00 + $495.00 tax |
| May 22 to June 12 |
Florence only |
$2,930.00 + $495.00 tax |
| June 11 to June 29 |
Rome only |
$2,930.00 + $495.00 tax |
These rates include:
- air transportation from Toronto to Rome, Italy, return
- accommodation in Florence and Rome
- breakfast and dinner daily in Florence and Rome
- transfer from Rome airport to Florence hotel, May 27; transfer from Florence hotel to Rome hotel, June 17
- transfer from Rome airport, to Rome hotel, June 17 (half course in Rome only); transfer from Rome hotel to Rome airport, July 8
- local excursions in Florence and Rome as arranged by instructors
For further details on costs, including terms and conditions, please see the 2013 Brochure or contact Ms. Silvana De Bona.
The deadline for submitting applications and the $500.00 deposit for transportation and accommodation is March 15, 2013.
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Italy - Rome and Florence Knowledge of Italian is not required 
