International Summer Institutes

 

MSU Faculty Led Short-Term Study Abroad Institutes Global Education Center Montclair State University 22 Normal Avenue Upper Montclair, NJ 07043

Tel: 973 655-4185 Fax: 973 655-7654 simonw@mail.montclair.edu

ITALIAN CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION - Montclair In Siena
July 22 – August 22, 2008

Program Overview
This program includes several days of faculty-led study tour followed by four weeks in the medieval city of Siena. Students will visit historical sites in Rome with a special focus on exploring the ancient world of the Etruscans, and the medieval and Baroque periods. An excursion through the halls of the Vatican Museum will give students a chance to go back to the origins and development of Western Civilization. Participants will spend four days upon arrival exploring northern Italy, including Bologna, Ferrar and Parma, and end the program with two days in Rome. From their home base of Siena, students will visit Florence and have the opportunity to explore the Tuscan countryside. The program culminates with the Palio, the centuries-old horse race that takes place twice a year in the heart of Siena.

Faculty
Dr. Vincenzo Bollettino is a professor in the Spanish/Italian department at Montclair State University. He received two Ph.D.’s from Rutgers University—one in Latin American literature and the other in comparative literature.  He has directed study abroad program in his native Italy for more than 25 years. Dr. David Sanders, who received his Ph.D. from New York University, is an associate professor in the Broadcasting Department. In addition to his duties as producer of Inside MSU, the weekly campus television news program and audio supervisor for Carpe Diem, the MSU Broadcasting Department's award winning weekly cable show, Dr. Sanders teaches courses in television production, audio production, multi-track recording, sound design, and music technology.  He has been the Director of the National Music Council since 1994.   He produces the National Music Council's annual Leadership in Music symposium and American Eagle Awards in New York City, and is the U.S. representative to the International Music Council of UNESCO. Dr. Charles Feldman, who received his Ph.D. from New York University,  is responsible for the Food Management program at Montclair State University.  He has a strong background in food studies as well as food management and operations. Dr. Feldman has an interest in food history and has produced a number of articles and presentations on ancient “taste.” He is currently working with an international food contractor on improving the quality of hospital food and he is developing an ingredient resource center.

Accommodations and Meals
Students reside in double occupancy rooms with private baths in a student dorm. Meals are not included in Siena, although students may use the university cafeteria or the dorm kitchens.

Academics - (click here for pre-enrollment form)
All students register for Italian Study Abroad, which is a cultural history overview, and then select one additional course in Italian language (at all levels), Italian or world literature. All courses are taught in English, except Advanced Italian. The International Cuisine course is an introductory course focusing on the social, cultural and historic messages behind the Italian heartland meal.  The course will primarily focus on the Tuscany region, giving students a holistic understanding of how ingredients and food customs develop into a cuisine. Students will first learn fundamental culinary principles, participate in specialized excursions exploring small farms, food producers and restaurants that are “off the beaten track. The Broadcasting course, Italian Media Journal is open to both Broadcasting majors and non-majors. Students will research, write and produce short videos on various aspects of Italian culture. They will explore the Western European broadcast system to experience Italian culture through its media. Students will train on video camcorders, learn simple production techniques and then use the camcorders as a tool for research.  For their primary project, students will research a particular area and conduct primary source research by interacting with people, doing interviews and producing short video journals.  Knowledge of television production is not necessary. 

 Required course:

            ITAL 375        Italian Study Abroad: Cultural History (in English)

 Select one additional course from the following offerings:

•  ITAL 101        Italian I
•  ITAL 102        Italian II
•  NUFD 110     International Cuisine: Italy   
•  BDCS 470     Italian Media Journal                    

Note: All study abroad programs fulfill GNED 303 (one of the Contemporary Issues "Core" courses in GenEd 2002).

Program Cost
$3,900 plus tuition and fees for six credits. The price includes:

• Roundtrip airfare
• Transportation and transfers in Italy
• Double room in university dormitory
• 5 nights’ hotel, 5 breakfasts and 5 dinners during excursions
• Guided tours of Vatican Museum
• Pre-departure orientation at MSU
• Administrative and guest lecturer’s fees

Single rooms in hotel and dorm may be available for an additional fee. Program prices are based on 20 participants and current exchange rates and are subject to change.

Payment Schedule:
Non-refundable deposit	$ 100
By February 15	$1,200
By March 15	$1,300
By April 15	$1,300

Prices are based on 20 participants and current exchange rates. All prices are subject to change.
A limited number of partial scholarships are available for MSU students. Contact the Global Education Center for information.
Tuition: Register by May 1, and pay tuition to Bursar.
Make checks payable to “Montclair State University”.
Non-MSU students, send a reference form and transcript from home institution, plus $100 non-MSU administrative fee.
Application packet, click here

For Further Information
Contact the Global Education Center at 973-655-4185 or email simonW@mail.montclair.edu.
For further information on academic offerings, contact Dr. Bollettino at 973-655-7510 or email bollettinoV@mail.montclair.edu.