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Liberal Studies Senior Seminar
Program Overview
Five weeks studying in Rome, with all its ancient, medieval and Renaissance splendor. Students can take up to 2 courses for credit at University of Houston, and potentially transferable to other schools. Class time and assignments will be interspersed with organized visits in Rome, with excursions to Pompeii, Naples and Assisi, and plenty of free time to explore Rome and visit other parts of Italy.
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| Location | Rome, Pompeii, Naples, Assisi, Italy |
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| Courses / Credits | Liberal Studies Senior Seminar Professional visits & excursions = |
| Price | $ 3,975 |
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| Location | Rome, Pompeii, Naples, Assisi, Italy | |
Liberal Studies Senior Seminar
The Liberal Studies required capstone course. A “great books” seminar with a reading list tailored to make the most of our Rome experience. Electronic texts included in program fee.Additional courses, depending on the number of participants:
• Roman Civilization in Art & Architecture
• History and Politics of Globalization
Professional visits & excursions
As part of the course, a number of visits and excursions to places related to the course topics, such as museums, institutions and archaeological sites, will be arranged. For details, see the itinerary in the cultural program section.
Cultural Activities
Itinerary
Sat. June 2
• Depart for Rome, Italy (airfare not included)
Sun. June 3
• Arrive in Rome
• Travel independently to St. John’s University and check into rooms
• Evening welcome reception with beverages
Mon. June 4 - Class day
• Orientation walking tour of the St. John’s University campus by faculty
• Guided walking tour of the city with your on-site coordinator
• Welcome dinner at a local restaurant
Tues. June 5
• Guided walking tour of the city by faculty
Wed. June 6 - Class day
• Visit the Museo della Civiltà Romana as part of your class*
Thurs. June 7
• Take a private guided tour of the Vatican museums
and the St. Peter’s Basilica*
Fri. June 8 - Class day
Sat. June 9 - Sun. June 10 Free Weekend:
Suggestion -Take the train to Florence and discover
the art and architectural treasures
Mon. June 11 - Class day
Tues. June 12
• Self-guided tour of the Galleria Borghese*
• Free afternoon Suggestion- visit the Municipal Rose Garden
Wed. June 13 - Class day
Thurs. June 14
• Visit the Capitoline Museums*
• Travel by train to Frascati and explore the town together with your
faculty leader (train tickets from Rome to Frascati will be arranged)
Fri. June 15 - Class day
Sat. June 16
• Travel by private bus to Pompeii and take a private guided
tour of Ancient Pompeii.* Afterwards, continue to Naples
and take a private guided tour of the National Archaeological
Museum of Naples*
Sun. June 17 - Free day
Mon. June 18 - Class day
Tues. June 19
• Visit the Catacombs of Saint Callixtus*
Wed. June 20 - Class day
Thurs. June 21
• Explore the Coliseum, Roman Forum and Palatine*
Fri. June 22 - Class day
Sat. June 23
• Travel by private bus to Assisi and take a private guided
walking tour of the city including the Basilica of
San Francesco d’Assisi (St. Francis)*
Sun. June 24 - Free day
Suggestions - Consider a ride to Tivoli, and visit one of the
town’s most famous sights, the Villa d’Este
Mon. June 25 - Class day
Tues. June 26
• Visit to the Italian Parliament
Wed. June 27 - Class day
Thurs. June 28
• Travel by train to Castel Gandolfo, which is still
used by the Pope as summer residence and explore it together
with your faculty leader
Fri. June 29 - Class day
Sat. June 30 - Sun. Jul. 1 - Free Weekend
Work on your coursework or opt to visit Castelli Romani.
The Castelli Romani (“Castles of Rome”) is a group of
communes which are located at short distance south-east
to Rome, at the feet of the Alban Hills.
Mon. Jul. 2 - Class day
Tues. Jul. 3 - Free day
• Visit to Istituto Acton
Wed. Jul. 4 - Class day
Thurs. Jul. 5 - Free day
Fri. Jul. 6 - Final Exams
• Farewell Dinner at a restaurant in Trastevere
Sat. Jul. 7
• Enjoy your last day in Rome for fi nal discussions, reflection
and wrap up of the program
Sun. Jul. 8
• Travel independently to the airport in Rome
(airport transfer at own expense)
• Departure back home (airfare not included)
* Applicable entrance fees included.
Itinerary is subject to change depending on availability.
Housing & Meals
Students will be housed in twin or triple rooms with shared bathrooms at the student residence of St. John’s University Rome; shared kitchens are available for student use.
There is free use of library facilities and computer lab with access to online library resources at St. John’s University Rome campus.
Also available to students: (fees for the use may apply)
- tennis courts
- basketball courts
- soccer fields
- indoor swimming pool
Meals that are included:
- Evening welcome reception with drinks to kick‐off the program
- Special Italian Welcome Dinner
- Farewell Dinner to round‐off the program in Rome
Program Fees
Date: June 2 - July 8, 2012Program fee: $ 3,975
(based on a group size of at least 15 participants)
What's included?
- Accommodation in residence hall
- Use of classroom, library, computer lab
- Community kitchen in dorm
- Museum and excursion expenses as listed
- Welcome reception
- Welcome dinner
- Farewell dinner
- Public transportation pass in Rome
Sponsored by: University of Houston
Founded in 1927, the University of Houston is the leading public research university in the vibrant international city of Houston. Each year, they educate more than 37,000 students in more than 300 undergraduate and graduate academic programs, on campus and online. UH awards more than 7,000 degrees annually, with more than 250,000 alumni.The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS) is a dynamic place full of intellectual curiosity and creative energy. Encompassing creative and performing arts, humanities, and social sciences, the College truly is the intellectual and artistic heart of the university.
The largest and most diverse of the 12 colleges at the University of Houston , CLASS is home to 16 schools and departments, encompassing the creative and performing arts, humanities, and social sciences.
The College's goal is to stimulate and expand students' cultural, mental and physical explorations through rich course offerings, study abroad programs and campus events.
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How to apply
For more infomation about the program and the application, contact:Dr. Thomas Behr
Director of Liberal Studies
University of Houston
58K M.D. Anderson Memorial Library
tbehr@uh.edu
Visit the program website
Application Deadline: Feb. 24, 2012
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| Location: | Rome, Pompeii, Naples, Assisi, Italy |
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