Study Abroad
Art and Culture of Rome: Ancient Beginnings and the Classical Legacy, Italy
PROGRAM FULL
May 26 - June 11, 2012
Earn credit while studying in Rome, Italy with Towson University in Summer 2011. Students will experience the art and architecture of the city of Rome from its earliest beginnings in antiquity to today. Explore the major monuments of ancient Etruria, including the magnificent tombs in Cerveteri and Tarquinia, and of imperial Rome, including the Roman Forum, the Colosseum, and the Pantheon, with TU Professor Dr. Amy Sowder. The legacies of the classical tradition in the Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque periods will be discussed in the course by walking through the hidden catacombs, visiting the magnificent Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica, the Villa Borghese, and many of the spectacular churches and fountains throughout the city.
Rome is Italy’s largest city with over 2.7 million residents. It is the third most visited tourist destination in the European Union, and its historic center is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. To complement the urban investigations, day trips to Florence, Hadrian's Villa at Tivoli, and the stunning archaeological museums and archaeological sites in the Bay of Naples, including Pompeii and Herculaneum, are planned.
Program Director: Dr. Amy Sowder Koch - Towson University Dept. of Art and Design, Art History, and Art Education.
Course: ARTH 494: Art and Culture of Rome: Ancient Beginnings and the Classical Legacy (3 credits) or ARTH 600: Art and Culture of Rome: Ancient Beginnings and the Classical Legacy (3 credits). Graduate students can earn ARTH 600 by completing all of the course work plus a research paper on a topic of the student's choosing with advice from the instructor.
TU students may receive Honors credit for their study abroad experience.
Costs: *$4,450 includes academic credit, housing, welcome and farewell dinners, health insurance, Rome transportation pass, and excursions. Additional costs include $150 study abroad fee, international airfare, all other meals, and personal expenses. Note: International airfare is not included in the program cost.
*The Towson University Study Abroad Office reserves the right to make any necessary changes including adjustments in cost in the event that unforeseen circumstances arise.
Eligibility: Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.75, a high school diploma or equivalent experience, and be at least 18 years old.
Application Process: Fill out the application and submit it to the TU Study Abroad Office. $250 deposit is required at time of application. Non-TU undergraduate students must also submit a completed Non-Degree Enrollment Application. Non-TU graduate students must also submit an Application for Graduate School.
Application Deadline: EXTENDED TO MARCH 30, 2012. Admission is on a rolling basis. Early application is advised as space is
limited.
For further information: Contact Dr. Amy Sowder Koch, Dept. of Art + Design, Art History, and Art Education, 410-704-3237 or the TU Study Abroad Office.
Study Abroad Office
Administration Building, 2nd Floor
Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Phone: 410-704-2451
Fax: 410-704-4703
Email: studyabroad@towson.edu
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