Ezra Pound Center for Literature

  Italy

• All Other Areas in Italy: 
Bolzano

Term: Summer 
Dates: June 14 - July 11, 2010

Description: The University of New Orleans is pleased to offer the rare opportunity to study poetry writing and the works of Ezra Pound, one of the 20th Century's most influential, innovative and controversial poets. The Brunnenburg Castle in Northern Italy served as Pound's residence during his later years and is currently the home of his daughter, Mary de Rachewiltz, and her son, Dr. Siegfried de Rachewiltz.

Courses taught:

- English 4391: The Poetry of Ezra Pound
- English 4163: Advanced Creative Writing: Poetry
- English 6193: Intensive Poetry Workshop

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: USD 3,795.00

- All coursework, credit or non-credit, 1 or 2 classes
- Lodging during the dates of the program.
- All meals at Brunnenburg (breakfast only in Venice)
- Ground transportation from Munich to Brunnenburg
- Ground transportation to and from Venice & hotel

Experience Required: no

Participants Travel to Italy Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Other
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

University of New Orleans's Mission Statement: To assist the University in its continuing efforts to internationalize its campus and curriculum and to contribute to global understanding by developing and supporting opportunities of the highest quality worldwide for students, faculty and staff as well as the general public. Our division provides a variety of international academic programs. We offer summer study abroad programs for college students and adults; semester and year exchange programs with a variety of universities around the world; and IELP, an intensive non-credit program for non-native speakers of English. The Division is also closely affiliated with other campus and local organizations dedicated to fostering international education and experience in the Greater New Orleans area.

Year Founded: 1958