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| Program Type: | Panther Program | Housing Options: | Apartment / Flat, Host Family |
| Language Prerequisite: | No prerequisite | Number of Credits: | Full term (12-15), Full term (16-18) |
| Internship/Research?: | Internship | Open to Non-Pitt Students: | Yes |
| Language of Instruction: | English, Italian | Program Length: | Semester |
| Courses of Study: | Anthropology, Art History, Economics, History, Italian Language and Literature, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Studio Arts | Certificate Program: | European Union Studies, Global Studies, West European Studies |
| Minimum GPA: | 2.75 | ||
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Pitt in Florence
Florence, Italy
- Fewer tourists, giving students greater access to local resources
- Reliably beautiful weather from February onward
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Numerous local holidays with no classes, facilitating extracurricular exploration of the city.
Academics
Courses will be held at the CAPA International Education study center located in central Florence and will be taught by professors from various Italian and American universities, including Pitt. Learn more about the Florence Program Center.
Two academic tracks are available, depending on a student's Italian language proficiency:
Standard Track
Designed for students with 0-3 semesters of college-level Italian language study, the standard track offers a variety of English-language courses focused on Italian studies. Subject areas include studio arts, literature, history, political science, anthropology, economics, art history, and sociology, among others. In addition, students in the standard track enroll in one Italian language course at a beginning or intermediate level. (All courses are 3 credits unless noted otherwise.)
- ANTH 1787/ITAL 1089 Understanding Modern Italy: Anthropology of Contemporary Italian Society
- ECON 1905 Impact of Globalisation on European Markets
- ENGWRT 1200 Writing the Global City: Florence, Reading and Creative Travel Writing
- HAA 0302 Renaissance Art
- HAA 1030 Special Topics: Museum Studies
- ITAL 0001 Elementary Italian Language 1 (5 credits)
- ITAL 0002 Elementary Italian Language 2 (5 credits)
- ITAL 0003 Intermediate Italian Language 1
- ITAL 0004 Intermediate Italian Language 2
- ITAL 0086 Contemporary Italian Cinema
- ITAL 1082 Italian Renaissance Literature: Machiavelli in Context (This course will be taught by Pitt Faculty member Dr. Dennis Looney)
- ITAL 1083 Contemporary Italian Literature
- ITAL 1085 Dante, Petrarch, and Boccacio: Medieval and Renaissance Italian Literature
- PS 1311 Political and Economic History of Europe in the 20th Century
- PSY 0186 Cross Cultural Psychology
- SA 0120 Foundation Painting
- SA 0130 Foundation Drawing
- SA 1440 Sculpture Portrait
- URBNST 1408 Analyzing and Exploring the Global City
Advanced Italian Track
The advanced Italian track is designed for Italian language majors or students who have a high level of competency in Italian, with at least 4 semesters of Italian language completed. This track offers a blend of academic courses in Italian, advanced Italian language courses, and an optional academic internship. Selected advanced courses may be taken at the University of Florence alongside Italian students.
- ITAL 1905 LTI: Florence (Internship)
- ITAL 0055 Understanding Modern Italy - REQUIRED
- ITAL 1060 Great Works of Italian Literature
- ITAL 0060+0061 CCF Language Module (6 credits) - REQUIRED
- ITAL 1070 CCF Literature and Politics Course
Arts: HAA 0302
Creative Expression: SA 120, SA 130
Foreign Culture: PS 1311, ITAL 0003, ITAL 0004
Literature: ITAL 1083, ITAL 1085
Internship Opportunities
Internships are available in businesses of every kind, as well as nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations. Local staff visit each CAPA internship site, many of which are frequent recipients of CAPA interns. Students are placed in sites within commuting distance of the center that best meet their individual interests, abilities and academic background.
Previous internships include Firenze Musei Association, IDRUS Jewelry Design, Centro Romantico at the Gabinetto Vieusseux, VISTA English Magazine, Harold Acton Library of the British Institute of Florence, Casalini Libri Book Editor, Teatro Comunale of Florence, APT Tourist Information Office of Florence, AIABA Organization of Children and Adults affected by Autism, IMSS Institute and Museum of the History of Science, FITC Florence International Theatre Company, and Lazzi Incoming Travel Agency, among many others.
On-Site Faculty
My Education
CAPA developed our My Education program to help you select cultural experiences that are relevant to your academic courses and personal learning goals abroad. Events, activities and reflective sessions are identified and designed around significant themes such as Community and People, Government and Power, Landscape and Time, Diversity and Identity, and Arts and Culture. Participation in these activities will give you an intelligent, well-rounded, and in-depth perspective on the global city where you are studying.
You will have the opportunity to choose from a range of activities with varying styles of presentation. This allows you to pick a session that speaks to you and your way of learning.
Some examples of ME sessions offered in the past in Florence include:
- Cooking classes
- Tout of the Secret Passages of the Palazzo Vecchio
- Boat trip on the Arno River
- Hiking in the hills outside of Florence
- Playing soccer with Italian students
Program Dates
Spring 2014
Thursday, 9 January: Depart for Florence
Friday, 10 January: Arrive in Florence; program begins
Saturday, 19 April: Program ends; depart from Florence
All prices subject to change.
Pitt in Florence has a three-tiered price structure as follows:
Standard Track w/apartment:
PA residents: $12,499
Non-PA residents: $17,218
Standard Track w/homestay (includes 2 meals / day at host family residence):
PA residents: $14,999
Non-PA residents: $19,718
Advanced Track w/internship & homestay (includes 2 meals / day at host family residence):
PA residents: $14,999
Non-PA residents: $19,718
Includes: tuition for 12-18 Pitt credits, on-site orientation, housing (as outlined above), some meals (homestay only), bus pass, health insurance, 24-hour on-site support, one-day excursion to Siena and San Gimignano, library privileges for the British Institute's English-volume library, Florence state museum pass, and various social events throughout the semester
Additional Expenses (estimates): Pitt administrative fee ($400), passport and visa fees ($200), airfare ($1,000), meals for apartment students ($1,500), Books ($100), Personal expenses ($3,000).
Students planning to extend their stay or travel extensively in Europe after the program is completed should budget more for personal expenses.
Airfare
Housing Information
Pitt in Florence participants have two housing options:
Students on the standard track may choose to live in an apartment shared with other Pitt in Florence participants. Most apartments are located 20-40 minutes (either on-foot or by bus) from the CAPA study center. Bedrooms are shared among 2-3 students, depending on the size. Although apartments vary slightly in size and design, all are comfortably spacious and contain an equipped kitchen, bathroom, living area, and a washing machine. No meals are provided for students in apartments.
Homestays are required for advanced track students, but they are also available to standard track students for an additional fee. Homestays tend to be located on the edge of the city, about a 40-minute commute from the CAPA study center. Carefully screened host families are committed to providing students with a unique cultural experience and ample opportunities to use and improve their Italian language skills. Homestays include a private bedroom as well as shared access to the home's kitchen, bathroom, laundry facilities, and living areas. Daily breakfast and dinner are provided for student in homestays.
Most students travel around Florence on foot or by bus (a bus pass is included in the cost of the program). In the historic center of Florence, almost anything a student might want to see or do is within a 30-minute walk, but Florence's public bus system is easy to use and is an efficient way to travel throughout the metro area. Taxis are also available 24 hours a day throughout the city. Furthermore, Florence is well-connected to major European travel networks, facilitating easy independent travel during free time.
- Standard Italian track: No previous language study required
- Advanced Italian track: At least 4 semesters of college-level Italian language study
- Minimum 2.75 GPA
- Completion of at least 24 on-campus credits (sophomore standing or higher)
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Good judicial record on campus
Pittsburgh-based Staff
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| Term | Year | App Deadline | Decision Date | Start Date | End Date |
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| Spring | 2014 | 09/27/2013** | Rolling Admission | TBA | TBA |
** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline. |
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