VENICE-ITALY- COLLEGE LANGUAGE PROGRAM
3-WEEK SUMMER PROGRAM – JUNE 18-JULY 9, 2011     

ELIGIBILITY

No previous knowledge of Italian is required. Students must be currently enrolled in college or planning to attend in the fall/spring semester.

STAFF
Full time supervisory personnel will be available for the duration of the program. They will be providing supervision, counseling and all other necessary services, as well as accompanying participants in program-sponsored activities. 

CLASSES
The purpose of the Italian language courses is to teach students spoken and written Italian. The direct method is combined with grammar and syntax to give equal importance to the oral and written aspects.

Students will attend classes Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 1:00pm for 3 weeks for a total of 60 hours. All classes, from Beginner to Advanced, are conducted in Italian by instructors experienced in intensive language instruction.

Even students who are absolute beginners will find that they will have no trouble learning.

At the beginning of the course, students take a simple written test and have an interview to determine their level. If, at any time a student feels that he or she is in the wrong level, a different placement can be made. Students should arrive at school at 8.30 am on the first day.

In each class there is a maximum twelve students.

In addition to regular classes, afternoon activities are offered daily.  Free access to Lido Beach.

COLLEGE CREDITS
Students are registered at Broome College, a unit of the State University of New York. These credits are fully transferable and are accepted by most colleges and universities in the United States and abroad. However, students are advised to discuss them with their academic advisors and seek college approval before registering in the summer session abroad.

PROGRAM ACTIVITIES & TRAVEL
The program includes daily activities and excursions, La Biennale de Venezia, a cultural festival featuring art, music, dance, and drama and more.

HOUSING AND MEALS

Students have their own bedrooms in apartments shared with other students. Although all apartments meet the schools requirements, each apartment is different and early application and payment is strongly advised to be placed in the most desirable locations. Linens, towels, utilities and other essentials are included. Apartments have laundry facilities.

Meals are not included but each apartment has a kitchen and there are several supermarkets close by, one of which is across from the Institute. University canteens at the University of Venice are nearby and are available to students for an inexpensive lunch or dinner.

INCLUDED
The following are the items included in the cost of the program:

• Round trip airfare from several international airports in the USA to Venice and back to the airport of origin in the USA.
• Transfer in Venice to your housing.
• Room accommodations in single bedrooms with shared kitchens and bathrooms.
• Tuition and fees in U.S. and abroad.
• Instructional materials in Venice.
• Services provided by the Council on Overseas Language Education in the U.S. and Venice.
• Assistance in obtaining a low cost cell phone for use in Italy for students who want it.
• U.S. travel health insurance. Covers the cost of medical attention, hospitalization and repatriation during the length of the program.

NOT INCLUDED
Some important items that are not included in the cost of the program:

• Ground transportation in the U.S. or in Italy with the exception of transportation to and from the airport in Italy to your place of residence and during tours as per itinerary.
• Meals.
• Additional travel and personal expenses.
• Cost and effort of obtaining a passport, or other travel documentation.
• Telephone calls.
• Any other expenses not specifically included in this document. 

PROGRAM PRICE
$5,580 (3 weeks) – with $1,000 scholarship: $4,580

SCHOLARSHIP 
Once your application is received and reviewed by the scholarship committee you will be informed about the status of your application. It usually takes between three and ten working days for the review to be completed and the notification to be mailed to you.

DEPARTURE & RETURN DATES
The directors expect to travel on a US Airways flight in the early evening out of Philadelphia on Saturday, June 18, 2011. Students are welcome to join them or to use other designated flights. Those wishing to make their own travel arrangements will be issued a refund for this portion of the program cost.   

Students should arrive in Venice on Sunday June 19. Classes start on Monday, June 20. Apartments must be vacated on Saturday, July 9
Departure from the U.S.: June 18, 2011
Return: July 9, 2011

ASSISTANCE

What kind of assistance and supervision is provided?

"Adventures in Education" ^SM personnel will be available for the duration of the program.  They are responsible for making sure that all of the services included in the program are provided to the participants.  They are also available to assist in routine and emergency matters that may confront participants. Students are reminded that in everyday living, situations will arise where students will need to be responsible for their own welfare and safety.

Program directors accompany the students to Venice and will be in residence for the duration of the program. They have a wide range of experience living and traveling in Italy,

COURSE  DESCRIPTIONS

The purpose of the Italian language courses is to teach students spoken and written Italian. The direct method is combined with grammar and syntax to give equal importance to the oral and written aspects.

The course is an intense, fast-moving course designed for students who wish to learn the language in all of its various aspects (speaking, reading, writing, and listening comprehension). Each level offers four hours (an academic hour = 50 minutes) of lessons per day, Monday through Friday.

COURSE OFFERINGS

Fundamentals of Italian I  (3cr. 60 hrs.)

This intensive course addresses beginner students who have no knowledge of the Italian language. At the end of the course, students will be able to communicate in every day’s most frequent situations, using basic vocabulary and grammar.

Topic Division

Grammar                                                        25%  
Vocabolario                                                   25%
Oral comprehension and expression          30%
Written comprehension and expression     20%

Fundamentals of Italian II   (3cr. 60 hrs.)

This intensive course is designed for students who have a basic knowledge of Italian. It allows the student to increase his/her communication ability, expanding basic vocabulary and grammar.

Topic Division

Grammar                                                        15%
Vocabolario                                                   30%
Oral comprehension and expression          30%
Written comprehension and expression     25%

Intermediate Italian I  (3cr. 60 hrs.)

This intensive course aims at strengthening comprehension, communication and writing skills, by using advanced grammar.

Topic Division

Grammar                                                        20%  
Vocabolario                                                   20%
Oral comprehension and expression          30%
Written comprehension and expression     30%

Intermediate Italian II  (3cr. 60 hrs.)

This intensive course goes beyond the first level intermediate course and develops a good command of the language. The student will develop complex grammatical structures and enrich her/his vocabulary, thus improving fluency.

Topic Division

Grammar                                                        15%
Vocabolario                                                   20%
Oral comprehension and expression          35%
Written comprehension and expression     30%

Advanced Italian  (3cr. 60 hrs.)

An advanced course that can be repeated by those who want to reach higher fluency. The course investigates different aspects of the Italian language.

Topic Division

Grammar                                                        15%
Vocabolario                                                   20%
Oral comprehension and expression          30%
Written comprehension and expression     35%

VENICE ITALY 2011  COLLEGE PROGRAM
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