Summer Study in Athens, Rome, and Syracuse
Mediterranean Myths and Monuments: The Classical World Today
Experience, in the words of Edgar Allan Poe, "the glory that was Greece, the grandeur that was Rome!" Explore firsthand, in the words of Cicero, "that illustrious city" of Syracuse! Commencing in summer 2009, Arcadia will offer a 10-credit, classical-world, summer program in conjunction with our center in Athens and our partners in Rome and Syracuse. The program takes place over nine weeks in total. Students will spend the first three weeks in Athens, will travel to Rome for an intensive field visit of three days' duration, and conclude their studies in Syracuse, Italy, located on the island of Sicily.
This exclusive study abroad experience is only offered through Arcadia University, and provides students of archaeology, art history, or classical studies -- or students with an interest in this fascinating part of the ancient and modern world -- a unique opportunity. Participants will study the history, art, culture, and archaeology of the Greek and Roman worlds. An intensive combination of academics and field study, the program combines various disciplines, periods, and locations to provide a comprehensive picture of the Mediterranean region throughout classical antiquity.
While in Athens
Students first participate in the summer program of the Arcadia Athens Center: "Of Gods and the City ... History, Art, and Architecture in Archaic and Classical Greece." Visits to such locations as: Olympia; Delphi; Isthmia and Nemea; Corinth; Sparta and Messene; Marathon and Thermopylai; and various sites in Athens are an important experiential part of the program.
While in Rome
Students arrive together by air to Rome or three days of field study, exploring the eternal city, the Vatican Museum, and St. Peter's.
While in Syracuse
Students travel by air to Catania, where they will be met by staff from the Arcadia Sicily Center. The six-credit takes place at the center, which is located in the heart of the city of Syracuse on the ancient island of Ortigia. It consists of two courses: "Ancient Sicily: Aeneas to Justinian" and "Art and Archaeology of Ancient Sicily." While in Sicily, students will visit Agrigento, Piazza Armerina and Morgantina, Taormina and Giardini Naxos, Catania, and various sites in Syracuse.
Program
All students undertake a one-credit journaling class, exploring attitudes to the ancient past in Greece/Italy, which is jointly assessed by Athens and Sicily faculty. Co-curricular cultural experiences are integrated into the program's structure and consitute a major part of the learning experience.
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Arcadia Advantage
Upon arrival, you will meet the Arcadia staff, participate in a comprehensive orientation, and move into your housing. At this time, academic contracts are signed; expectations are established; basic cultural differences are explained; and practical matters, such as internet access, cell-phone service, banking, health and safety, rules of conduct, housing issues, and emergency contact information are discussed. During the orientation period, you will also have the opportunity to explore your new home, and adjust to your housing.
Application Deadline
Summer Term: March 31
Credits
Summer Term: 9 credits
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