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Program Terms
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Summer
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Participants
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High School
Subject Areas
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Art History
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Drama
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English
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English
Literature
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High School
Program
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History -
General
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Humanities
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Interdisciplinary
Studies
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Liberal Arts
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Literature -
General
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Political
Science/Politics
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Theater
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Theology
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Quick Look
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Location:
Rome - Italy
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Language of Instruction: English
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Academic Credit Available: Yes
Overview
 The University of Dallas invites high school students interested in literature and history to participate its annual summer program, Shakespeare in Italy. Each summer, University of Dallas professors lead students through the most compelling works of Shakespeare's corpus in the midst of his most enchanting and breathtaking Italian settings. Like all of our summer programs, Shakespeare in Italy is based upon classical and classic texts from the University's Core Curriculum.
Why Study Shakespeare in Italy?
Shakespeare was a great English playwright and poet who chose to set many of his plays in Italy. In addition to his four Roman plays and two Venetian plays, Shakespeare wrote plays set in Verona, Padua, and Sicily. Moreover, although Shakespeare's Italian plays depict different periods of time from the early moments of the Roman Republic through the decline of the Empire, to the height of the Italian Renaissance they all address issues that have timeless significance: faith, love, hatred, justice, revenge, deception, and self-knowledge. The purpose of our travels in Italy is both to stimulate a genuine interest in literature, art, and theology, and to raise certain main issues that are prominent in these fields. History and drama intersect at every site, resulting in a greater awareness of our Western heritage and a deeper understanding of Shakespeare's art.
Academic Credit
Academic credit is available.
Upon successful completion of the program students will receive three general studies credits.
Housing/Accommodation
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Dormitory
No noisy city setting here. The University’s ten-acre Eugene Constantin Campus rests in the beautiful foothills just off the Via Appia southeast of Rome, where ancient Rome got its start and where Romans and popes take their summer rest. . Take a walk in the kiwi grove, kick around a soccer ball, eat fresh Italian food in our mensa, take a dip in the pool, work out in the exercise room, or just sit in the pergola above the working vineyard. You’ll find it come paradiso—like paradise—on the grounds of this beautiful former villa.
Program Costs
$4650
Costs
Include: The cost of the program covers tuition, airfare from a central hub city, land travel, documentation fees, room and board in Rome and "on the road", as well as all museum fees and entry passes to historical sites. With the exception of no more than a few lunches on extended tours, all meals are provided, including a pool party on campus and a farewell dinner in Rome.
Financial Aid
Yes.
Applications for a few limited, need-based scholarships are available upon request. The University also offers fundraising assistance to interested students.
Dates
July 21- August 5, 2008
Contact
University of Dallas
Rome and Summer Programs Office
1845 E Northgate Dr
Irving, TX 75062-4736
Tel:
9727215181
Fax:
9727215283
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