International Program in Communication Arts & Sciences Summer in ROME 2009
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A street in Trastevere
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9 credits - 7 weeks A unique approach to the study of international and intercultural communication and rhetoric -- Roman architecture and urban design; the rhetoric of travel; and Italian cinema. No prerequisites. Housing provided. Courses are conducted in English.
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The International Program in Communication Arts & Sciences offers a unique opportunity for students to explore the sights and sounds of contemporary Rome while taking courses in Italian film, the rhetoric of travel and tourism, and the rhetoric of Rome as a tourist destination and center of arts, architecture, and culture. Classroom work is enhanced by guided and self-guided explorations in Rome, with some long weekends built in for self-guided travel around Italy, so that students may experience for themselves the complex layering of history, art, and culture that has drawn travelers to Rome for centuries as pilgrims and tourists. Students will visit archeological sites, streets, buildings, piazzas, and museums. The central focus of the summer will be on Rome, where we will study the art, architecture, and culture of Rome, layered through the centuries, from ancient Roman and Etruscan times through medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, the Risorgimento, twentieth-century and contemporary Rome. |
A window in Trastevere
The Colosseum |
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Schedule The program begins on Monday, May 11, 2009, and ends on Friday, June 26, 2009.
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Courses Students will enroll in three courses: CAS 415 (3 credits) Rhetoric of Film--Italian Cinema. An intensive introduction to Italian film, with emphasis on the neo-realist films that emerged in the aftermath of World War II, and the influence of those films on later filmmakers. Most of the films are set in Rome, allowing students to compare their own experience of Rome with the vision of these great Italian films. Film screenings will include, among others, Rome, Open City; Shoeshine; Bicycle Thief; Umberto D; The White Sheik; Mamma Roma. Instructor: Stephen H. Browne. CAS 499 (3 credits) International Study: The Rhetoric of Travel and Tourism-American and British Writers in Italy from the 19th Century to the Present. Reading, discussion, and student observational writing, in the context of the encounter with Rome. We will study the writings of selected American and British writers from the 19th century to the present who, in encountering what it meant to see and remember Italy, and especially Rome, were also encountering themselves, their own national identities, and the ethics of travel; who were interpreting what they saw with a developing rhetoric of observation; and who were depicting the experience for other travelers who were beginning to follow the path of middle class tourism. Selections from Nathaniel Hawthorne, Mark Twain, Henry James, Charles Dickens, Edith Wharton, Tim Parks, and other writers. Visits to sites described in the writings. Instructor: Stephen H. Browne.
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CAS 499B (3 credits) The Rhetoric of Rome: Street and Studio. Rome is a treasure of artistic heritage, designed from ancient times to accommodate and express power, wealth, pleasure, piety, and memory. In this course, students will explore the rhetoric of Rome as a tourist destination, learning to see and depict how the design, display, and use of Rome constitute a rhetoric of place and time. Individual and guided visits throughout the city and readings in travel guides and accounts culminate in studio work where students will create web sites describing, mapping, picturing, and interpreting the Rhetoric of Rome. No special technical knowledge is required for this course. Instructor: Stephen H. Browne.
Roman boys playing soccer in a piazza as other Romans pass by early in the evening |
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Faculty Stephen Howard Browne is Professor of Communication Arts & Sciences at Penn State, where he teaches courses in rhetorical theory and criticism, interpretation of rhetorical texts, and nineteenth century rhetorics of reform. Thomas W. Benson, founder and co-director for 2009 of the International Program in Rome of the Department of Communication Arts & Sciences, is the Edwin Erle Sparks Professor of Rhetoric at Penn State. He teaches courses and conducts research in rhetorical criticism, political and cultural rhetoric, and film.
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Who Should Apply? The program is designed for undergraduate students majoring in Communication Arts & Sciences, and is open to all other students in any major who are interested in the program and meet the basic requirements. CAS 415 and 499 may be used for humanities credit (GH). CAS 415 and CAS 499 may be used to satisfy required credits in International Cultures (IL). Preference is given to students who are entering the junior or senior year of college; applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5. For further information: Professor Stephen H. Browne e-mail: sxb17@psu.edu
Program Costs - Education Abroad cost figures here
Students are responsible for arranging and paying for round trip air fare, personal items, and most meals. In addition to the air fare (typically $800 or more) these items might cost from $800 to $1000 or more, depending on whether the student often eats in restaurants, or engages in weekend travel. Other expenses: students should plan to bring a laptop computer with a wireless Internet card, a digital camera (a simple one will do fine), camera-card reader to move images from camera to computer, and a small USB flash drive for exchanging files. Students will pay an estimated $400 housing/utility assessment deposit upon arrival, from which a cleaning fee, the cost of any damages, and the telephone utility assessment will be deducted at the conclusion of the session; the balance to be refunded by the housing agent. Students should be sure to talk to their parents before applying to the program to be sure that they understand and are willing to support the financial costs of the program. Once a student is accepted and registered, non-refundable fees may be charged to the student's account. Students will need a current passport, for which they are advised to apply early. Forms may be obtained at post offices. The U.S. State Department has information on how to obtain a passport. Students may wish to obtain an international ID card. Schedule The program begins on Monday, May 11, 2009, and ends on Friday, June 26, 2009. The Penn State Sede di Roma is Penn State's headquarters in Rome. The Sede is in the Palazzo Doria Pamphili, located in the Piazza del Collegio Romano in the heart of central Rome's historic district. Student apartments are in or near this neighborhood, a short walk from the Pantheon, the Campo dei Fiori, the Trevi Fountain, and the Colosseum. The Sede di Roma includes studio space, classrooms, a small library, a computer lab, seminar rooms, facilities for film showings, and administrative support areas. application form The form is in rtf format; open it with your word processor, fill it out on your computer or by hand, and mail it or send as an e-mail attachment to Professor Benson. Applications are now being accepted. Professor Benson's home page | Department of CAS | Penn State home page poster (please print, post, and distribute)
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