Overview

With little or no Italian language you may study for a semester at the UC Center in Rome. The core curriculum taught in English provides an in-depth focus on the city of Rome and gives you an extraordinary perspective into Italian history and culture. The faculty instructors are all long-term residents of Rome with substantial experience teaching U.S. students. You may fulfill GE and breadth requirements or earn credit in your major or minor while also pursuing Italian language study.

The city becomes your classroom as you visit historical sites on class excursions.

Students attend classes with other UC students only.

Course Opportunities

Ten or more courses are taught each semester focusing on the history, arts, architecture, literature, sociology, and anthropology of Rome. Courses in the humanities and social sciences are designed to use the city of Rome to understand the history, culture, and politics of ancient and modern civilization. Latin language tutorials at the intermediate to advanced levels are also available and you may substitute a tutorial for one of the core courses (although not for Italian language).

The following courses are required for the program:

1. One Italian language practicum course (4.5 quarter units)
   • Italian 10, Elementary Italian Practicum
   • Italian 11, Advanced Elementary Italian Practicum
   • Italian 50, Intermediate Italian Practicum
2. One Italian language extensive course (4 quarter units)
   • Italian 13, Elementary Italian
   • Italian 14, Advanced Elementary Italian
   • Italian 51, Intermediate Italian
3. Three from 10 to 12 upper-division core program courses (5.5 quarter units each). Courses taught in recent semesters include lower-division Italian language as well as the following upper-division courses:
   • Ancient Art
   • Urban History of Rome
   • Ancient Roman Civilization
   • Rome and the Medieval World
   • Renaissance Art in Rome
   • Science and Religion in Italy
   • Rome and Renaissance Literature
   • Sociology of Rome
   • Travel in Italy
   • Culture and Identity in Modern Italy
   • Postwar Italian Cinema
   • Gender Wars in Early Modern Italy
   • History of Modern Italy
   • Rome and the Worlds of Theater
   • Museum History and Theory in Rome

A strict attendance policy is in effect for this program.

Units

You will take a full-time course of study while abroad; 18 to 25 UC quarter units are required each semester.

Language of Instruction

English

Language Study

A three-week, lower-division Italian intensive language course begins the semester and must be taken for a letter grade. An additional lower-division Italian language course is required during the term.

Latin language instruction: Intermediate to advanced instruction is
available at additional cost for classics majors and students in related
majors and minors.

Internships, Research, and Independent Study

Internships for academic credit and independent study projects are generally not possible in this program.

Duration

Go to the Participants section to see current or past calendars.

Fall: mid- August to mid-December
Spring: mid-January to early May

If space is available and you qualify, you may extend your EAP participation from the fall to the Rome spring semester or the spring Language and Culture, UC Center Siena program.

Housing

You have the option of living in either a residence facility or a shared apartment with other UC students, or in a homestay with an Italian family. Housing is arranged by ACCENT, an international education organization partnered with EAP.

On-site Support

EAP students are supported by UC's network of EAP offices at every UC campus and partnerships with EAP host universities throughout the world. UC faculty and local staff abroad help students integrate into the culture of Italy and provide assistance with academics, housing, safety, and other issues.

EAP partners with ACCENT in Rome. The ACCENT staff assists students with all aspects of living in Rome, such as housing, residence permits, local information, etc.

See the EAP Program Guide (PDF) for program-specific details about host institutions, program structure, and courses; academic culture and conduct; internships, research, & independent study; units, exams, and grades; orientation; housing; and information about the intensive language program (if applicable).

Host Institutions

• UC Center Rome

Estimated Cost

Participation in EAP is a great value! The cost of EAP programs is typically less than that of non-UC study abroad programs. The dollar figures listed in the chart represent: 1) the amount of the fees that are paid directly to EAP in the current year, and 2) an estimate of the amount needed to cover personal living expenses in this location. Personal travel and entertainment are not included here.

Don't forget that you take your financial aid with you and the amount of your financial aid package will be based on the estimated TOTAL COST of this experience, as it is estimated below.

These expenses are estimated for 2009-10. Amounts will vary for 2010-11 participation due to proposed changes to UC fees, exchange rate fluctuation, etc. For a more detailed breakdown of 2009-10 payment information, visit the Participants Portal and select the appropriate program.

Here’s what is included in the estimate:

• Predeparture expenses (visa, etc.)
• Round-trip airfare
• UC fees
• Tuition
• Accident and medical insurance
• On-site orientation
• Room and board
• Program excursions
• Books and other incidental expenses
• Automatic transfer of credits and grades to your UC transcript

Estimated EAP Costs*

Option	Cost
* Based on most recent costs for 2009-2010 to the nearest $100.
Fall	$16,200
Spring	$16,500

Application Requirements

Class Level

Sophomore, junior, senior

Language Prerequisite

Zero to a maximum of three quarters or two semesters of first-year, university-level Italian.

GPA

2.5 cumulative GPA at the time of application and maintained through the end of the last term prior to departure. No exceptions.

Minimum Criteria

All applicants must also have:

• Serious academic goals and a clear plan for integrating EAP studies into the student’s UC degree program
• Social and cross-cultural sensitivity; maturity; ability to adapt successfully to a different environment and a new education system; ability to assess and exhibit appropriate behavior in a variety of situations
• A willingness to abide by program regulations
• An endorsement by the Campus EAP Selection Committee and completion of all campus-specific requirements (an interview may be required)

These are minimum program requirements only and do not guarantee selection. The Campus EAP Office determines selection and final admission.

Deadlines

Application deadlines and information on the application process are available through your Campus EAP Office. Supplemental predeparture materials will be required for many programs, including, but not limited to, host institution applications, visa and housing applications, medical clearances, etc.

For participation in the program, you must meet all deadlines and submit complete application materials.

Visit your Campus EAP Office for more information:

• UC Berkeley
• UC Davis
• UC Irvine
• UC Los Angeles
• UC Merced
• UC Riverside
• UC San Diego
• UC Santa Barbara
• UC Santa Cruz