Summary

With no more than one year of beginning Italian experience, you may study for a semester at the UC Center in Rome. The rigorous academic core program is taught in English. You may fulfill GE and breadth requirements or earn credit in your major or minor while you pursue Italian language study and learn about the history and culture of Italy, and Rome in particular.

Students attend classes with UC students only.

Duration

Go to Current Participants to see current or past calendars.

Fall semester: late August to mid-December
Spring semester: 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 Siena spring Language and Culture program; or extend from the spring to the Siena fall Language and Culture program.

Academic Focus

Ten or more courses are taught each semester focusing on the history, arts, architecture, literature, sociology, and anthropology of Rome.

The following courses are required for the program:

1. Italian language practicum (one course: 4.5 quarter units)
   Italian 10, Elementary Italian Practicum
   Italian 11, Advanced Elementary Italian Practicum
   Italian 50, Intermediate Italian Practicum
2. Italian language extensive (one course: 4 quarter units)
   Italian 13, Elementary Italian
   Italian 14, Advanced Elementary Italian
   Italian 51, Intermediate Italian
3. Select three of 10 to 12 core program courses (5.5 quarter units each)

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. Courses vary each semester, but will be similar to those in previous semesters. 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).

Courses taught in recent semesters include:
Lower division

• Italian Language

Upper division

• 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

A strict attendance policy is in effect for this program.

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.

Units

You are required to take a full-time course of study while abroad; 18 to 25 UC quarter units are required each semester. You will enroll in the initial intensive language course, a further Italian language course during the semester, and three core courses.

Housing

Housing is prearranged and you will live either in a residence facility or in a shared apartment in Rome with UC students only. Homestays are available.

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 their host country and provide assistance with academics, housing, safety, and other issues.

See the EAP Student's 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

UC Center Rome

The Study Center in Rome is located in the historic heart of the city, amidst one of the most beautiful urban centers in the world. The program is specially designed for UC and taught by faculty from local universities. The program is administered jointly by EAP and ACCENT, the International Consortium for Academic Programs Abroad. Staff at the UC Center advise on academic matters and provide information on cultural and social activities.

Visit the UC Center Rome website

Estimated Cost

The cost of study on EAP can be close to the cost of studying on campus and is typically far less than the cost of non-UC study abroad programs. You can also take your UC financial aid abroad! If you do not currently receive UC financial aid, you may qualify for aid while on EAP. Each year, EAP students receive $1.3 million in study abroad grants and scholarships.

The estimated total cost for options in this program are listed below. Future costs will vary due to currency fluctuation, etc. All estimated totals include:

• UC fees
• program-specific fees
• room and board
• mandatory insurance
• incidentals
• transportation
• books
• on-site orientation
• predeparture expenses
• intensive language program expenses where applicable

Application Requirements

Program-Specific 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.

In addition to program-specific requirements, all applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

• 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
• Willingness to abide by program regulations
• 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. Space is limited in this program. Carefully review your goals and objectives. You may want to consider alternative options.

Application Deadlines

Application deadlines and information on the application process are available through your Campus EAP Office.

In addition to your campus deadlines, there are deadlines by which the Campus EAP Office must submit the completed applications and accompanying materials to the Universitywide Office of EAP (UOEAP). For participation in the Program, it is critical that both campus deadlines and UOEAP deadlines are met. If the application is incomplete and not accompanied by the required materials noted, it will be returned to the Campus EAP Office.

Supplemental predeparture materials will be required for many programs, including, but are not limited to, host institution applications, visa and housing applications, medical clearances, etc.

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