Purdue Summer Program in Florence

Visiting Palazzo Vecchio (old palace)

The Florence program is open to any undergraduate who has completed at least two semesters of university study.  Successful candidates will demonstrate academic success, maturity, independence, and the desire to experience a way of life that differs from their own.

There are no prerequisites for this program. Participants will enroll in two courses for a total of six credits.  It is highly recommended that students enroll in the Italian language course to help with cultural integration.  Purdue reserves the right to cancel any course with insufficient enrollment.

Courses for Summer 2013

A&D 490: History of Italian Art from Antiquity to the Baroque
- Adjunct Instructor
This course is conceived as a survey of Italian art between the thirteenth and sixteenth centuries. Florence is the ideal setting for discussion of the art and architecture produced in Italy from the Etruscan & Roman civilizations to Manneristm in the sixteenth century.
Students will analyze the interrelationship between people’s creative achievements and their society. Students will learn to understand a work of art in the social, historical, and artistic contexts of Florence and Italy. To take full advantage of the opportunities available, many classes will held in the museums, churches, and piazzas of the city.

FLL 490: Contemporary Italian Society
- Adjunct Instructor
This course will provide an introduction to the cultures and civilization of Italy from a chronological and thematic perspective. The course is designed to increase students' knowledge of Italian life, customs, and society from an intercultural perspective. Therefore, the first part of the summer will cover the main cultural and historical developments in Italy from its formation to the present time. The second part will review current cultural, historical and political concerns such as religion, immigration, and the new economy under the euro. Site visits, guest lecturers, and activities will be integrated into class lectures allowing students to participate in debate about contemporary topics.

ITAL: Italian
- Adjunct Instructor
Language is the key to any culture! Beginning and intermediate levels of instruction will be offered. The course will be recorded on your transcript as ITAL 101, 102 or 201.
The objective of this course is to enable students to understand the principles of Italian pronunciation, intonation and rhythm, and to speak Italian in every-day situations. Role-plays, listening and reading-comprehension, games and short written productions will be the activities aimed at reinforcing the new structures presented in each unit of the book; the goal is to provide students with basic language abilities in order to navigate Florence and integrate into the local environment.

PSY 350: Abnormal Psychology
- Adjunct Instructor
Psychopathology is the science of abnormal behavior and psychological/psychiatric
disorders. The purpose of this course is to introduce you to the science, etiology, symptoms, and course of psychopathology as well as to explore its treatment. Dynamics and treatment approaches discussed will be based on cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, existential and integrative theories. The ultimate goal of the course is to enhance your understanding of yourself and others.
Objectives:
1. To provide you with an overview of the field of abnormal psychology and major psychological problems and disorders in and outside of official nomenclature;
2. To familiarize you with current conceptualizations of the causes of these disorders;
3. To expose you to intervention and prevention strategies for psychological disorders;
4. To instill in students an understanding and appreciation of research approaches in the study of psychological disorders.

Two day-trips are included.  The first is to the cities of San Gimignano and Siena. The second, includes visits to Lucca and Pisa, where students can view the cathedral, baptistry, and famous leaning campanile (bell tower).

Participants will be housed in apartments within a managable distance of the CAPA Center.  Most will be within walking distance, while some may chose to purchase a bus pass.  Each apartment is furnished, contains a fully-equipped kitchen, and two to four bedrooms. Students must prepare meals for themselves, or eat in nearby restaurants.

Costs for this program are estimated and subject to change. The cost figures listed below are for: Summer 2013

Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should

• direct financial aid inquiries to the Division of Financial Aid on the West Lafayette campus; 
• consult website Study Abroad Financial Aid Process;
• complete and submit the FAFSA by the appropriate deadline.

NOTE:  Recipients of certain tuition remission and scholarship programs should pay careful attention to the regulations for using those benefits for study abroad.  Ask your financial aid advisor about any limitations.

Click here for a list of scholarships and grants available to assist with the costs of studying overseas.

For full consideration, students must submit all supporting documents by the application deadline.  Popular programs fill quickly, often before the deadline.  To insure a place in a program, apply early.

As soon as a student submits an on-line application, a My Study Abroad account is created. Applicants should consult this page often to check on the status of the application.

All accepted students are required to attend a meeting on Wednesday, March 6, at 4:30 in KRAN G-2.      

On a day trip to Pisa

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