Wake Forest University Sorrento: Italian Language Study (Summer)

Sorrento is a picturesque coastal town overlooking the Bay of Naples in the south of Italy. From its gorgeous cliffs, one can often view Naples itself, Mt Vesuvius and the Isle of Capri. Sorrento’s location is also ideal for exploring the surrounding area: to the south, the best of the peninsula’s unspoiled countryside and, to the east, the Amalfi Coast; to the north, Pompeii and the archaeological sites; offshore, the fabled island of Capri.

The summer Study Abroad Program in Sorrento is designed to help students achieve three basic goals: Introduction to Italian language, an understanding of the Italian people and their culture, and a deeper awareness of their own culture. Students will take an Italian language course (beginning through intermediate) for transfer credit at the Sant’ Anna Institute. In addition to the language course all students will also take HMN 216 taught by a WFU professor, which will introduce the main aspects in Italian literature with crucial components such as history, art, politics, film studies, and cultural landmarks. The course will analyze a selection of the greatest works of Italian literature in their English translations with a greater focus on contemporary works. Among the main topics to be discussed are: positive and negative aspects of the modernization of Italy, the evolution or the end of traditional ways of life, the transition from the Fascist dictatorship to the democratic postwar era, the representation of Italian family, the role of mass-media in the society, the persistence of economic and social disparities among the Italian regions and the representation of the South in literature. HMN 216 will fulfill the Division II Literature requirement. Students will earn between 6-7 total credit hours over the 5 week program. Some of the great planned excursions include a visit to Pompei by train, a visit of Amalfi Coast, a boat excursion to the island of Capri and a day trip to Naples.

Professor Remi Lanzoni
Associate Professor of Romance Languages
Phone: (336) 758 5549
E-mail: lanzoni@wfu.edu

Homestays
Students are housed in local families (2 student per family) in a double bedroom. Families are selected by the Institute. Breakfast and dinner are included.

The total cost of summer study abroad can be broken down into four categories:

• Program Fee - Usually covers room, in-country travel, excursions, some meals and other costs associated with the program.
• Tuition – Students on WFU summer programs pay WFU summer school tuition per credit hour. The 2016 summer rate was $900/per credit hour. Expect a slight increase for Summer 2017.
• Airfare (estimated) – Varies per location. Students are responsible for their own airfare unless otherwise noted.
• Personal Expenses (estimated) – These will vary depending on the students' spending habits, cost of living in the destination country, and the number of meals included in the program fee. This may also include visa fees, vaccinations, academic supplies/books and other miscellaneous daily expenses.

Program Fee (estimated) - $4,600
Tuition (3hrs, estimated) - $2,700
Airfare (estimated) - $1,500
Personal Expenses (estimated) - $1,000
Estimated total cost - $9,800

Students may apply for scholarships through the Center for Global Programs and Studies.
http://studyabroad.wfu.edu/funding/#Summer%20Scholarship Information

The Mercuri Scholarship is offered through the Italian dept. Please contact Irene Picconi picconia@wfu.edu in Romance Langugages for more information. Applications are due by Nov. 1, 2016.
 

Professor Remi Lanzoni
Associate Professor of Romance Languages
Phone: (336) 758 5549
E-mail: lanzoni@wfu.edu

Michael Tyson
Assistant Director for Study Abroad: Summer and Short Term Programs 
Center for Global Programs and Studies
116 Reynolda Hall
Phone: (336) 758 4072
E-mail: tysonmj@wfu.edu