At a Glance
Location: Rome, Italy
Program Length: 2 weeks
Arrive on: May 22, 2018
Depart on: June 4, 2018
Eligibility:
Georgetown welcomes participation in this course from all qualified university students (non-Georgetown students are welcome), teachers, and professionals.
- Minimum 2.7 GPA
- Good academic and disciplinary standing
Number of credits: 3 credits
Program Description
Join us on an exciting journey through the ancient city of Rome. On this two-week program, you will delve into the classical history of the Eternal City, exploring up close how architecture, art, and urban space shaped daily life in the ancient world. By the end of the course, you will have a thorough knowledge of the topography of ancient Rome and the major monuments and edifices that have survived from it. You’ll also gain an understanding of how Imperial Roman rulers made use of art and architecture to hold onto power, and how from the fourth century AD onwards Christianity gradually gained control of the city of Rome and reshaped its destiny as seat of the Roman Catholic Church.
Georgetown Faculty Directors: Dr. Marden Nichols (Assistant Professor, Department of Classics) and Dr. Tommaso Astarita (Professor & Director of Undergraduate Studies, Department of History)
Coursework
The course is designed to expose students to realities of life in the ancient city using Rome as a classroom. Lectures and discussions will take place on-site, utilizing public monuments, museums, buildings, bridges, and many other sites of historical preservation.
Upon successful completion of the program, Georgetown students receive three GU undergraduate credits for the following course: CLSS-225-62: The Ancient City of Rome, or three GU graduate credits for the following course: HIST-533-62: The Ancient City of Rome. The undergraduate course is also cross-listed with History and Art History and can count for the History and Art History major or minor. The course also fulfills the undergraduate HALC core requirement.
Non-Georgetown participants will receive an official transcript from Georgetown for their completion of academic coursework and should discuss transfer of credit with a dean or academic adviser at their home university.
Excursions
The program includes several organized excursions designed to engage students with major course topics as well as to explore the culture and history of their host country in a direct, hands-on manner. Past excursions have included:
- Historical sites of Rome (including: Colosseum, Pantheon, Palatine Hill, Imperial Baths, and the Forums)
- St. Peter's Basilica and the Vatican Museum
- Day trip to Ostia Antica
- Day trip to Pompeii
Housing
While in Rome, students will be housed in a small bed & breakfast in the residential neighborhood of Trastevere. Rooms are double or triple occupancy (single occupancy may be available at an additional cost to the student).
Meals
Breakfast is provided daily at the hotel as well as special welcome and farewell dinners with the group. Students will be responsible for all other meals on the program.
Program Cost
The program cost for summer 2018 will be
$4,395. The program cost includes: tuition, admissions to archaeological sites and museums, field trips, housing in double or triple rooms, daily breakfast, and two group meals.
The program cost does not include: airfare to/from the program location, passport fees, and other personal expenses.
Scholarships
The Office of Global Education awards need-based scholarships on a competitive basis to participants on summer study abroad programs. OGE Summer Scholarship awards range from $500 to $2,000 and are scaled in proportion to program price and demonstrated financial need. Students who are currently receiving financial aid are automatically considered for this scholarship; there is no application process.
OGE advises students to research and pursue a wide range of available funding opportunities. To find scholarships applicable to your program, browse the scholarships section of OGE’s website.
Withdrawals and Refunds
Your acceptance form and program deposit are considered a good-faith commitment to participate on your Georgetown University summer program. Withdrawal from a summer program must be made in writing to the summer program coordinator. Please note that application fees and program deposits are non-refundable. Georgetown University will refund recoverable tuition and costs as determined by our partner institutions. Refunds will be calculated from the date the Office of Global Education is notified in writing of your intent to withdraw. Georgetown University is not responsible for indirect costs paid directly by the student, including but not limited to passport fees, vaccinations, and transportation costs. Georgetown University reserves the right to adjust program fees or cancel any program without prior notification; however, every effort will be made to provide information on cancellations in a timely manner. In the event of cancellation, Georgetown University will refund program deposits and 100% of recoverable program fees.
The Office of Global Education is committed to making study abroad accessible to all interested and eligible students. OGE hopes that students with accessibility needs will pursue study abroad opportunities and use the available support services on campus for assistance and advice when necessary.
With over 200 approved-programs, OGE is confident that you will find a program that fits your interests and goals. Programs offer varying degrees of academic and lifestyle support. Please make an appointment with the OGE advisor specializing in your geographic area of interest to discuss how to best support any special needs you might have on programs that may interest you.
To learn more about the resources for students on campus and also for advice on how to request accommodations overseas, please visit the Georgetown
Academic Resource Center’s website. Additional support can be found on the
Mobility International website.
Contact Information
Dr. Marden Nichols
Rome Program Director
Georgetown University
Washington, DC 20057
(202) 687-7102
mn589@georgetown.edu
Dr. Tommaso Astarita
Rome Program Director
Georgetown University, 621 ICC
Washington, DC 20057
(202) 687-5860
astaritt@georgetown.edu
Student Voices
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