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pdf Rome 2022 summer study abroad

RU in Rome is a unique opportunity to study Italian language and culture with Rutgers Italian Department faculty over the summer. A limited number of internship placements are available. We also offer numerous scholarships. Scholarship applications are updated at bottom of page. 

_{Students from all majors and language learning levels will partake in a 4-week full immersion program. All students will be registered for an Italian language course of 3 or 4 credits, based on placement level. Elementary, Intermediate and Advanced language courses will be taught in the classroom and at various sites around Rome on select days, depending on the daily lesson. Language courses meet Mondays-Fridays from 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm. Daily attendance is required. Language courses follow RU curriculum, supplemented by full immersion activities around Rome. Besides daily conversation activities, students will complete online assignments, including a class blog.}

• _{Upon acceptance into the program, students are automatically registered for the Culture Track option. The Culture Track consists of two 1.5 credit courses. A Cultural Tour of Italy (01:560:248), is a course with emphasis on independent exploration of Rome. Students will complete pre-departure readings and assignments as well as photo and analytical essay assignments while abroad. Italian Culture Today, (01:560:317) is based on focused weekend cultural excursions. An overnight trip starting with the discovery of the beautiful city, Florence. Overnight accommodations are arranged. The next day you’ll travel to Siena to explore the history of the city. For this course, students will complete pre-departure readings and assignments as well as reflections papers while abroad and a final essay. Culture Track students meet with Rutgers faculty twice per week to discuss assignments and plan group outings.}
• _{Art History Track option. Students may choose this option. Professors will monitor their progress in weekly 2-hour group meetings each Friday. Students will be enrolled in Art of Renaissance (3 credits). They will not take Cultural Tour of Italy (01:560:248), but stay enrolled in Italian Culture Today, (01:560:317), for an additional 1.5 credits. An additional fee will be added to the student's term bill to cover the 1.5 credits.} 
• _{Internship Track option. Students have the option of applying for a limited number of 3-credit internships in English or Italian to gain work experience abroad. Interns will work from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm, Monday–Thursday. Interviews are required. Professors will monitor their progress in weekly 2-hour group meetings each Friday. Students will keep a daily online journal detailing their experience and complete a professional portfolio assignment by the end of the program. Once selected for an internship, students will be enrolled in Internship in Italian (01:560:398). They will not take Cultural Tour of Italy (01:560:248), but stay enrolled in Italian Culture Today, (01:560:317), for an additional 1.5 credits. An additional fee will be added to the student's term bill to cover the 1.5 credits.} 

Your Host City: Rome

_Academics

 Course Offerings: Italian Language Course (3 - 4 credits, depending on level)

• • _{01:560:101, 102, Elementary Italian (4 credits)}

  • _{01:560:121, 131, 132, Intermediate Italian (4 credits)}

  • _{01:560:321 Advanced Italian (3 credits)}

  _{Culture Track (3 Credits)}

  • _{01:560:248 A Cultural Tour of Italy (1.5 credits)}

  • _{01:560:317 Italian Culture Today (1.5 credits)}

  _{Art History Track (4.5 credits)}

  • _{Art of Renaissance (3 credits)}

  • _{01:560:317 Italian Culture Today (1.5 credits)}

  _{Internship Track (4.5 credits)}

  • _{01:560:398 Internship (3 credits)}

  • _{01:560:317 Italian Culture Today (1.5 credits)}

  _Excursions

  _{As part of Italian Culture Today, one overnight trip, including planned excursions to historical sites in Florence and Siena, is included in price. These excursions will take part on the second weekend of the program. Additionally, a one-day trip to Naples is included. Costs for additional trips and excursions are the responsibility of individual students.}

_Scholarships

Students are encouraged to start researching scholarship opportunities as early as possible.  There are many kinds of scholarships available, with different eligibility requirements and application criteria.  To get a sense of what scholarships are available for your program, click here for a comprehensive list of study abroad scholarships. Scholarship Directory