PROGRAM LOCATION

Verona is located in the northeastern region of Italy. The rich history of this city has afforded the award of a World Heritage Site. Annual fairs, shows, and operas bring this city to life and offer a wealth of activities for it's inhabitants. Visitors also find the Arena, the ancient amphitheatre built by the Romans, and the Ponte Scaligero to be architectural highlights of Verona.

ACADEMIC INSTITUTION

Students will be instructed by University of San Diego professor Emanuela Patroncini Boswell. Courses will be held at the Verona International Program, Corsi inlingua Verona. Students will have access to WiFi, a student lounge, and other classroom amenities onsite. 

COURSE INFORMATION

All students enrolled in this program will take three units of USD credit for ITAL 201: Third Semester Italian. The experiential learning program will be four intensive weeks, using a combination of classes and a full immersion in the everyday Italian city life. Solid preparation and language fluency developed abroad will be a strong incentive for students to continue their path in Italian studies upon their return back to the university. Classes are held mornings, Monday through Friday, and lecture material is enhanced through site visits and excursions throughout the city.

Professor Emanuela Patroncini Boswell
eboswell@sandiego.edu
Office - Founders 123B

Click here for a bio on Prof Patroncini Boswell
Click here to visit the University of San Diego Languages and Literature - Italian Department website.

HOUSING

In order to enrich the student course work and solidify a true immersion experience, students will be housed with Italian host families located throughout the city of Verona.  This options gives students the unique opportunity to practice their Italian with locals as well as compliments their study by exposing students to everyday Italian living. Typically students will be housed in pairs with host families.

COST

For a detailed description of program costs please see the Program Cost in the box at the top of this webpage. Click on the link which corresponds to the term you plan to study abroad.



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