Summer Program in Florence 2009
Summer Program in Florence 2009 McGill University
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Summer Program in Florence 2009
The Department of Italian Studies at McGill University offers 3 and 6 credit courses given at the Centro Linguistico Dante Alighieri in Florence, Italy, during the months of May, June and July, 2009.
The deadline for applying to the program is April 3, 2009, or until all spaces are filled. Those interested in the program must print and fill out the Brochure and application form [.pdf]. It is strongly recommmended to read the Florence program FAQs for 2009 [.pdf].
Housing meeting: Tuesday, 14 April at 5:30 pm in Leacock 26.
* All students must be present in order to confirm housing.
Also, please be advised that the final payment for the Florence fees is due April 15. Payment must be made by means of CERTIFIED CHEQUE or MONEY ORDER, payable to McGill University.
If you are registered in the May session, no refund will be issued after 24
April, 2009. If you are registered in the June or July session, no refund
will be issued after 4 May, 2009.
Full refunds will be made on or before these dates, minus the non-refundable
$100 deposit submitted with the registration form.
Students must speak to either of the program coordinators, Ms. Vanna Fonsato or Dr. Enrica Quaroni (Tel: 398-3956), before registering. They may also be contacted by e-mail.
Students will have the opportunity to register for the following summer
school courses:
ITAL 307(3) Topics in Italian Culture
Section 001: 04-May-2009/29-May-2009 Topic for summer 2009:
Discourses of Love in Renaissance Florence (taught in
English, no prerequisite required). For more detailed information about
course content, please contact
Prof M Soranzo.
ITAL309 Perspectives on Italy (3 credits)
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL(please send an
email to the program director to be added to a waiting list)
(May 04-2009/May 29-2009)
Topic for summer 2009: Florence and the Shaping of the Modern
Imagination. Taught in English. For specific details on course
content, please consult the course website provided
by Prof R. Castro, School of Architecture.
CLAS 348: Greek and Roman Topography
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL(please send an
email to the program director to be added to a waiting list)
(May 04-2009/May 29-2009)
Topic for Summer 2009: The Fall of the Republic.
Examination of the rapidly changing political and urban landscapes of Roman
Italy in the age of Sulla and Julius Caesar, through the analysis of
ancient texts, material evidence, and monuments and architecture. Course
will include visits to museums and archaeological sites in Florence,
Fiesole, Rome and Pompeii. For more detailed information about the course
content, please consult
Prof M. Fronda,, Department
of History.
POLI 339: Comparative Development Topics I
Topic for 2009: Can the European Welfare State
Survive?
(May 04-2009/May 29-2009)
Exploration of the welfare state in Europe: its origins, evolution, and
recent challenges. The first half of the course will look at the historical
emergence of the welfare state, including the evolution of the role of the
state in Europe; while the second half will forcus on the retrenchment of
the welfare state, the role of the European Union, and the new demographic
and fiscal challenges. The Italian case will also be explored in
comparative context, and relevant site visits are planned. For specific
details about course content, please consult Prof. M. Brawley and Prof. A.
Maioni, Department of Political Science. Section 001
(04-May-2009/29-May-2009)
The following courses will be given during two separate sessions:
ITAL 206(6) Beginners' Italian Intensive
ITAL 216(6) Intermediate Italian Intensive
ITAL 306(6) Adv Reading & Composition
ITAL 308(3) Business Italian 1
NB: (6 credits = 80 hours of classes, 3 credits = 40 hours
of classes)
The cost of these courses includes all tuition fees and books and accommodation in an apartment. For a slightly higher rate, students will be able to have a private room.
Several scholarships covering tuition in Florence should also be available. Those interested should complete the Florence program scholarship application [.doc].
Applications should be brought in person or sent by mail to:
Enrica Quaroni/Vanna Fonsato
Summer Courses in Italy
McGill University
Dawson Hall, room 110
853 Sherbrooke Street West
Montreal, Quebec H3A 2T6
(Envelopes may be placed in the slot marked "Florence Program," next to the
front counter.)
Tel.: 514-398-3956
Fax: 514-398-1748
Enrica Quaroni and Vanna Fonsato
Dr Quaroni and Ms Fonsato will serve as liaisons in Florence and be available to help students. For further information, please contact them at the above addresses or phone numbers.
As well, please go to MINERVA "Class Schedule" for more information on courses and registration.]
Please note that the Florence program is generously sponsored by the
