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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.
The Readings
Over the course of three weeks, students will read selections from Shakespeares plays and from his sequence of sonnets, as well as study four complete plays in detail. In past years these plays have included Coriolanus, Julius Caesar, Othello, The Merchant of Venice and The Tempest. Supporting readings will be drawn from a few of Europe's most thoughtful travelers to Italy such as Goethe and Henry James.
As you surely understand by now, Shakespeare in Italy is not simply a tour of Italy, but an academic program designed for serious students who are interested in learning about ancient Rome and Renaissance Italy - the history, art (painting, sculpture and architecture), literature, philosophy and theology - as it indirectly influenced the greatest poet of the English language. Eligible high school students include rising juniors and seniors, as well as recent graduates. Application for admission requires the submission of an official high school transcript and at least two letters of recommendation. Upon successful completion of the program, students will receive three hours of transferable college credit.
Academic Credit
Academic credit is available.
The program offers 3 hours of transferable college credit.
Eligibility
The program accepts rising high school juniors, seniors and those who have just graduated but have not yet entered college.
Housing/Accommodation
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Dormitory
No hot, noise city setting here. The University's ten-acre Due Santi campus rests in the beautiful foolthills 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, get involved in a soccer game, take a dip in the pool, pray in the chapel, lift 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
Projected Program Costs 2008: $4650.00
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. Applications for a few limited, need-based scholarships are available upon request. The University also offers fundraising assistance to interested students The program course and tours are led by senior University of Dallas faculty with experience living and teaching in Italy. We know how to get around, what to avoid, and how to make your experience rich, fruitful, and fun!
Financial Aid
Yes.
Limited merit and needs based scholarship are available.
Dates
Program Dates: July 21 - August 5, 2008
Deadlines
February 1, 2008 but late applications will be accepted depending on space.
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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