Humanities Spring in Assisi

  Italy

• Florence: 
Florence
• Venice: 
Venice
• All Other Areas in Italy: 
Amalfi (southern Italy),  Assisi,  Naples,  Pompeii,  Paestum,  Perugia

Term: Summer 
Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: July 1-July 23

Description: Students have classes in the morning and then make related afternoon, day, and weekend trips to see some of the greatest art and architecture of all times Greek, Roman, Medieval, Renaissance, and Contemporary! Assisi is our home base and primary source, but all of Italy is our source book. HSIA 2009 travels north to Florence and Venice (a 6-day trip) to discover for themselves architecture as great as the duomo of Firenze and the Doge's palace, the sculptures of Michelangelo and Donatello, the beautiful paintings of Boticelli, Titian, Tintoretto, and, of course, much more. Students also travel south (a 5-day trip) to Pompeii, Paestum and the Amalfi Coast to explore the ancient Greek and Roman cities.

Highlights: At HSIA, students learn to connect individually to great works of art and architecture, from classical to contemporary. HSIA is committed to the belief that great art and literature can make students' lives happier and more complete, help them to solve problems and to understand themselves better. Most students take 3 morning classes and 1 afternoon activity, but every student is free to design his or her own individual curriculum at HSIA.

Students have concentrated on everything from Italian language and literature (it is possible to take up to 3 hours of Italian each day at Humanities Spring!), Latin inscriptions, and Renaissance Art to gardening, the study of herbs, creative writing and sketching. We find that diverse interests make the HSIA experience richer for everyone. As we are a small program, staff can really listen to students and encourage their interests and curiosity, both inside the classroom and out, when we are at our home base in Assisi or when we are away on trips. Conversation, between students and students, between students and staff (and between staff and staff!), is at the heart of the Humanities Spring experience.

Cost in US$: $1850

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American, Canadian, European and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Italy Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

Humanities Spring in Assisi's Mission Statement: Humanities Spring in Assisi is a travel-study program based in a turn-of-the-century schoolhouse in the hills outside Assisi, where students get a direct experience of Italian culture and art, from merenda and festivals to Michelangelo, piazzas, ancient forums, hay-making, and impromptu jazz concerts.

Year Founded: 1991