CIEE Classical Studies Program in Naples, Italy

  Italy

• All Other Areas in Italy: 
Naples

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring 
Dates: Fall 15 weeks: early Sept-mid-Dec; Spring 15 weeks: early Feb-late May; Academic Year 34 weeks: early Sept-late May

Description: The goals of the CIEE Classical Studies program are to provide students with the opportunity to deepen their understanding of the literature and civilization of the ancient Greeks and Romans through English-taught courses and visits to important ancient cultural sites in Naples and the Campania region.

Academic Program
The CIEE Study Center at the University of Naples "L' Orientale" (Orientale) opens in 2010. The Classical Studies program is designed for students focusing on the Classics with a strong interest in deepening their
knowledge in an important Classical center through content courses taught in English, an extensive program of local site visits, and Italian language study. Students with five semesters of college-level Italian or the equivalent may also enroll directly in Orientale's courses in the Classics or other fields, or in the CIEE Liberal Arts program courses. Students who wish to stay for the academic year, with sufficient Italian, may supplement the CIEE Classics courses with courses from the Liberal Arts program along with Orientale courses.

Academic Culture
CIEE courses are designed for U.S. undergraduates, and the teaching and learning methods will be familiar to most U.S. students. However, classes are taught by local faculty and require students to work independently outside the classroom. Learning takes place through a coherent blend of lectures, group seminars, visits, and practical work. CIEE class size is small with classes taking place Monday through Friday.

Highlights:

• Begin or continue Italian language study through intensive Italian language courses, whether at a beginning, intermediate, or advanced level
  
• Take courses in the classics in English
  
• Visit and participate in Orientale's ongoing archaeological excavations, and a field trip to Rome or Sicily
  
• Enjoy excursions to cultural and archaeological attractions in Naples and the Campania region such as Paestum, Pompeii, and Herculaneum

Immersion
Student Guides
For the first few weeks of the program, each CIEE student is paired with an Orientale student. The Student Guide helps the CIEE student get to know the historic center of Naples, the University, and helps with bureaucratic processes.

Language Partners
CIEE students are paired with Orientale students for a variety of language and cultural exchange activities throughout the semester. These students help provide CIEE participants with additional language support and a firsthand look at the lifestyle of their Italian peers.

University Sports Facilities
CIEE students have access to the sports center, Centro Universitario Sportivo (C.U.S), which is located a short subway ride from the center of the city. C.U.S is a recently-built University sports center, including indoor and outdoor swimming pools; gyms; professional fields for soccer, rugby, tennis, and track-and-field; basketball and volleyball courts; yoga rooms; and more.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: Please check the CIEE website for current program pricing

Experience Required: yes