Italy: Venice Summer

Program Overview

Venice is situated on 118 islands connected by 378 bridges. Called the Queen of the Adriatic, the city has a setting that no other city in the world can rival. It is a network of rii (streams), canali (canals) calli (streets) and campi (squares). The richness and charm of Venice does not derive solely from the presence of significant works of architecture and art (Bellini, Tiziano, Veronese, Tintoretto, Palladio, Sansovino, and many others) but also from the general layout of the city and its way of life.

The program is situated in the heart of Venice in a 16th century palazzo. The interior of the building has been recently restored for instructional purposes and is also a center for art and culture. It has ten standard classrooms, a modest library, and a communal meeting room. The Palazzo is located in the very center of the university and off the beaten part of tourists.

Academic Profile

Istituto Venezia in Venice

Academic Program Highlights

The purpose of the Italian language courses is to teach students spoken and written Italian. The direct method is combined with grammar and syntax to give equal importance to the oral and written aspects.

The summer super-intensive course is an intense, fast-moving course designed for students who wish to learn the language in all of its various aspects (speaking, reading, writing, and listening comprehension). The course is divided into five different levels. Each level offers four hours (an academic hour = 50 minutes) of lessons per day, Mondays through Fridays.

Course Offerings

Super-Intensive Italian Language
(80 hrs, 6 credits)
The purpose of the Italian language courses is to teach students spoken and written Italian. The direct method is combined with grammar and syntax to give equal importance to the oral and written aspects.

Activities and Opportunities

Student Life

Field Trips and Excursions

The Istituto Venezia organizes several activities during the week to give students the opportunity to make the most of their cultural experience in Venice. There are many walking tours with each focusing on different aspects of Venice – social life, cinema, cultural events, art, and other topics.

Housing and Meals

The Istituto Venezia arranges apartments for students located within walking distance or a vaporetto (water bus) ride from the institute. Apartments are modest and they all have similar facilities, but no two apartments are alike. Each apartment is furnished and equipped with towels and bed line, basic pots and pans, and kitchen utensils. They are not provided with washing machines, telephones, and air conditioning. The housing coordinator at The Venice Institute assigns roommates based on the completed housing profile.

Students are assigned to single rooms in the student apartments, which are shared with other students in the program or with local residents.

Alumni Feedback

"I learned that it is important to travel; only then will one get a firsthand knowledge of people and their culture. It was very worthwhile. I was studying, but I was also exploring. I would definitely recommend the program to other students because it will broaden their horizons, but students must acquaint themselves with the language before travel."
- Natlee Hall

Venice Summer Program Details

Duration

May 23-June 19, 2010

June 20-July 17, 2010

July 18-August 14, 2010

Application Deadline(s)

February 15 for June Session
March 15 for July and August Sessions

Eligibility Requirements

A 2.5 GPA, official transcripts, one letter of recommendation, a statement of purpose, and a minimum age of 18 are necessary for admission to the program.

Costs

NY residents/CCIS members 4 week Intensive Italian Language Program $2,740.

Non-NY Residents Non-NY Residents should contact the College of Staten Island for the cost information.

Costs Included

Instructional costs abroad. Administrative fees, orientation, sickness & accident insurance, and program-related activities.

Costs Not Included

Airfare ($1250), books ($70), room ($780), meals ($700), personal costs ($700), and school of record fee.

All costs, fees, and dates are subject to change without notification. Please contact the appropriate individual to verify all costs, fees, and dates for this program.

Submit Application Materials To:

Center for International Service
College of Staten Island/CUNY
Building 2A, Room 206
2800 Victory Blvd.
Staten Island, NY 10314
(718) 982-2100
(718) 982-2108 (fax)
StudyAB@csi.cuny.edu
http://www.csi.cuny.edu/international

How do I apply?

Start the CCIS Study Abroad application process by downloading and printing the following forms. These PDF documents are viewed using Adobe's Acrobat Reader plug-in, which is available free. If you don't have Acrobat Reader installed on your computer, click here.

CCIS APPLICATION PACKAGE AND INSTRUCTIONS

Note: Students from CCIS member institutions apply through home campus; students from non-member institutions apply through Broome Community College/SUNY or other appropriate member institutions.

All costs, fees, and dates are subject to change without notification. Please contact the appropriate individual to verify all costs, fees, and dates for this program.