Gonzaga in Florence 2011-12 Brochure

STUDY ABROAD IN ITALY

Gonzaga-in-Florence

SUMMER SEMESTER YEAR

2011-12

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Mission Statement 1 The mission of Gonzaga-in-Florence is a direct extension of the mission of Gonzaga University as a humanistic, Catholic, and Jesuit community of higher education.

Since 1963, Gonzaga-in-Florence primarily serves junior undergraduates, traditionally in a year long program.

Semester and summer options are also now available.

Gonzaga-in-Florence is situated in the birthplace of the Renaissance and offers a unique lens for students to critically understand and experience first-hand the interaction of culture, humanities and the arts. Through encounters with new cultures, students explore the contemporary world with an appreciation of the contributions of Western civilization.

Humanistic Catholic As humanistic, GonzagaAs Catholic, Gonzaga-in-

Jesuit As Jesuit, Gonzaga-in-Florence

in-Florence promotes the transformative power of human creativity and love.

Gonzaga-in-Florence specializes in the academic development of the whole person through a rigorous liberal arts curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking and the formation of leadership and virtue in a multicultural environment.

challenges students to discern their unique calling from God, to cultivate a faith that transforms culture through justice and, by serving as ambassadors of Gonzaga, to minister to those in need through multicultural servicelearning and justice programs.

Florence incorporates the teachings of Jesus Christ, the sacraments, traditions, and social justice foundations of the Catholic Church as vibrant components of its faith and service formation.

This Christian vision seeks to encounter and learn about other faiths.

All three inextricable dynamics of the Gonzaga-in-Florence program contribute to the holistic development of student leadership: intellectual, spiritual and moral accentuating service and justice. Gonzaga-in-Florence promotes this mission in and outside the classroom, within the city of Florence, and in the various countries and cultures experienced throughout the academic year, semester or summer abroad.

Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, S.J. 1568 - 1591 Gonzaga University is named after the young 16th century Italian Jesuit, Aloysius Gonzaga, who was born in Castiglione near Mantua, Italy and died in Rome trying to save young people from the plague. He was later named the patron saint of youth.

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Mission Statement For over 45 years Gonzaga-in-Florence students have discovered that Florence is still the place of Renaissance, of the emergence of a new image of self, and a deepening and enriching of the meaning of human life and history. The energy and vision that was required by the Gonzaga Jesuits who founded the Gonzaga-in-Florence program in 1963 has been passed on in various ways to all the students who have studied under its aegis. Having been a student in the program during the 1964-65 academic year and having taught in the program since 1989, I speak from personal experience of its remarkably transformative effect.

The ideal that motivates the Gonzaga-in-Florence program is the integration of the academic curriculum with significant and formally sponsored travel to various places in Italy and in Europe. Exposure to the various layers of history and the cultural styles of diverse peoples will enlarge your appreciation of the complexity of the political, economic, and social issues that currently polarize Italy, Europe, and our world in general.

With more than fifty different courses across eighteen different disciplines, and three different colleges: Arts and Sciences, Business and Engineering, we seek to refine the quality of your oral and written expression in English and Italian and the quality of your thinking relative to the analysis, synthesis, and interpretation of arguments and texts.

What makes Gonzaga-in-Florence truly distinctive among all study abroad programs is its interdisciplinary approach to the curriculum characterized by plenary sessions in which professors challenge each other on timely issues that traverse their disciplines. This challenge approach made the Jesuits historically the school masters of Europe, and is manifest in the Renaissance Track and the social science block. This spirit is infused in the travel part of the program.

Essential to the Jesuit character of our program, we offer many occasions for you to examine and enrich your spiritual and religious life.

Because the program is committed to a faith that does justice, several community service opportunities will be made available to you. Our Student Life Associate Dean and staff will address every aspect of your stay in Florence with the utmost concern for your personal health, safety, and growth.

I invite you to consider spending your junior year, a semester, or summer abroad with us to experience a journey of a lifetime.

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Why study in Florence?

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Campus & Housing learn and live with GIF

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Academics

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Courses course offerings

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Life in Florence beyond the books

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Travel expand your mind

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Summer Program study abroad experience

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Admissions policies and procedures

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Contact for more information Dr. Patrick Burke Dean, Gonzaga-in-Florence

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GIF

Gonzaga-in-Florence Expand your global perspective through the GIF program. Challenge your thinking - spend a year, semester, or summer in Florence. Be inspired by the people, cultures, languages, and histories of places in Florence and beyond.

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“Florence instantly

felt like home with the help of the entire GIF faculty and staff. There are no other study abroad programs like it - a

once in a lifetime opportunity.”

- Via Hersholt GIF Alum

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Why study in Florence?

To the Gonzaga-in-Florence student, Italy is much more than a boot-shaped peninsula in the Mediterranean; it is an opportunity of a lifetime. In 1963, Gonzaga University, a Jesuit institution located in Spokane, Washington, developed a program in Florence, Italy, which was designed to immerse students in both Italian and European life and culture.

Gonzaga chose Florence because the city is central to the past of Italy and to European civilization itself. Capital of the region of Tuscany, Florence inherits the culture of the Etruscans, the mysterious forgotten people who were heirs to the glory of Greece long before there was a Rome. The city was founded by Roman veterans returning from the wars. More than any other city of Italy, Florence was the stalwart defender of civic liberty during the Renaissance.

Her intensely loyal citizenry produced the people and ideas that served as models for a Europe in transition from the medieval to the modern. Florentine museums are brimming with paintings that transformed European taste in the fifteenth century. Her streets are lined with buildings that initiated modern architecture. And yet, the city is more than a museum piece. It is intensely alive - a center of modern art, fashion, and refinement.

Florence is also central to Italy’s present. It is three hours by train to the region of Lombardy, the humming center of Italy’s economic miracle, and a stepping-off place for the ski slopes and lakes of the Alps. It is also three hours to Venice, a city no photograph can do justice. It is two hours to Rome, capital of Italy and of the Church, where ancient, medieval, and modern culture mingle in every street. Florence is four hours from Naples, Pompeii, and Mount Vesuvius, the southern region no traveler would want to miss.

In Florence, Italy’s center, Gonzaga maintains a campus offering a core of historical, business, cultural, engineering and sociological studies, rich and varied in content, but unified by the experience of Italy, past and present.

Campus & Housing Gain insight into the social, political, and economic forces that shape Italy both in the classroom and as you live and interact with Italians. Learn to adapt and embrace new cultures and develop friendships that will last a lifetime.

The Mozilo Center The Gonzaga-in-Florence campus is located in the center of Florence, not far from the Duomo, looking onto the Giardino dei Semplici, a sixteenth century garden created by the Medici family. It is a few steps from Fra Angelico’s frescoes painted for the San Marco monastery and minutes from Michelangelo’s David in the Galleria dell’Academia.

Gonzaga-in-Florence, housed in the Mozilo Center, provides students with all the facilities required for learning and socializing.

The school is wired with the latest technology, including twenty desktop computers. In addition, the center’s Martin Library collection consists of over ten thousand volumes. For research, students have access to Gonzaga University’s Spokane campus Foley Library via twelve dedicated computers. A student lounge and a fitness room are located on the lower level.

Many opportunities for the cultivation of spiritual and religious life are provided. Florence continues to be an international city.

Many denominations provide services in English.

Room & Board Year & Semester: While studying in Florence, students live in Italian boarding hotels (pensioni) located close to the school in the heart of Florence. These hotels are run

by Italian families who provide good food, safe living conditions, and support staff. The living arrangements are conducive to learning the language and to better understanding the Italian culture. The hotels are carefully screened and most have hosted GIF students for numerous years.

During the Opening Tour for fall and year students, placements in the different hotels are determined by a lottery system. Each hotel generally accommodates twenty to twenty-five students. Most of our pensioni are co-ed, although the rooms (double, triple, and quad) are gender specific.

Since the majority of the students usually travel during the three-day weekends, the weekly meal plan, included in the program cost, consists of seven breakfasts, four midday meals, and three dinners.

Homestay options: No other experience can substitute the cultural and linguistic immersion that results from living with an Italian family.

Interested students may apply for the homestay option.

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Academics

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challenge your thinking The GIF program offers courses to challenge, maximize, and enhance your study abroad experience in Florence.

Expand your mind as you expand your horizons.

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Interdisciplinary plenary sessions Courses taught in English Classes Monday - Thursday

Academic Standards

Academic Tracks Gonzaga-in-Florence offers several academic tracks to help students stay synchronized with core and major requirements while studying abroad. For more information on each track, review the course listings in this brochure or check our website: www.GonzagainFlorence.org.

Business Track

The Business Track fulfills junior year core business requirements.

Engineering Track

The Engineering Track focuses on the second semester sophomore year engineering curriculum and gives students the opportunity to see firsthand the great engineering feats of the Italian Renaissance, such as Brunelleschi’s Dome.

International Studies Track

The International Studies Track satisfies course requirements for the major or minor in International Studies.

Interdisciplinary Social Science Track

The Interdisciplinary Social Science Track links all the social science courses in plenary sessions.

Italian Studies Track

The Italian Studies Track aims to impart an understanding of Italian culture and competence in the Italian language.

Renaissance Track

The Renaissance Track integrates a series of courses focused principally on the historical period that distinguishes Florence as one of the major cultural centers of the world. Students who successfully complete four of the required courses receive a Gonzaga University “Renaissance Certificate.”

In keeping with our Jesuit ethos, the GIF faculty and staff are committed to academic excellence in offering a liberal arts, business and engineering curriculum. The faculty challenge students to think critically, and to create global awareness by taking full advantage of the resources in Florence.

Gonzaga-in-Florence is a campus of Gonzaga University (GU) based in Spokane, Washington.

GU ranks third among the top Master’s I Universities in the West according to U.S. News and World Report, 2010.

Italian Requirement With the exception of students pursuing the Engineering Track, all students attending the year must complete Italian 101 and 102. Students attending one semester must complete Italian 101. This requirement may be fulfilled prior to or during your time abroad.

“The GIF program changed my life.

The well-established program, rich in tradition and a culture all its own, offers things that cannot be learned in any classroom. It is just one of the many things that makes Gonzaga an incredible place to get a world-class education.”

- Jason Koch, Gonzaga University

faculty

“Students at GIF benefit from a high level of academic instruction from both European and U.S. faculty. The administration supports faculty as they integrate learning and travel. The result is a rich, holistic, and transformative experience for students and professors alike.”

- Dr. Mark Alfino

Professor of Philosophy Gonzaga University

ALESSANDRO ANDREINI, Adjunct Instructor of Religious Studies; Doctorate in Philosophy, University of Florence; Ph.D. in Theology, La Scuola Alti Studi, Fondazione S. Carlo di Modena.

SERENA BALDINI, Adjunct Instructor of Italian; Ph.D., Università degli Studi di Firenze; Post Laurea Program, Language and Communication, Department of Linguistics, Università degli Studi di Firenze; Master in Teaching Italian, University of Venice.

OLGA BARANOVA, Adjunct Instructor of Contemporary History; B.A. and M.A, Belarusian State Pedagogical University; Ph.D. in History, European University Institute.

HENRY BATTERMAN, Associate Professor of Italian and Assistant to the Dean for Cultural/Linguistic Activities; B.A., University of Colorado; M.A., University of Michigan.

FILIPPO BELACCHI, Adjunct Instructor of English; B.A. and M.A., Università degli Studi di Urbino; Ph.D. in European Intercultural Studies, Università degli Studi di Urbino, Italy.

PIERLUCA BIRINDELLI, Adjunct Instructor of Sociology and Communication; B.A. and M.A, University of Florence; Ph.D. in Sociology of Culture and Communication, University of Florence.

J. PATRICK BURKE, Dean of Gonzaga-in-Florence and Professor of Philosophy; B.A., Gonzaga University; M.A., St. Louis University; Ph.D., Katholieke Universiteit Leuven.

MERCEDES CARRARA, Assistant Professor of Art History; B.A., Manhattanville College; M.A., Villa Schifanola Graduate School of Fine Arts.

YVONNE DiPALMA, Adjunct Instructor of Art; B.A., Johns Hopkins University; M.A., Villa Schifanola Graduate School of Fine Arts.

ANITA GARRIOTT, Adjunct Associate Professor of Music; Juilliard School of Music; M.A.Musicology, Villa Schifanola Graduate School of Fine Arts.

BERNARD GBIKPI, Adjunct Associate Professor of Political Science; Ph.D., European University Institute.

ANDREA GIUNTINI, Adjunct Professor of Economics; Dottore in Storia Economica, Università degli Studi di Firenze; Ph.D., Istituto Universitario Navale di Napoli, Naples.

GABRIELA ADRAGNEA HORVATH, Adjunct Instructor of Literature; B.A., University of Bucharest; Post-graduate three-year course of journalism in Bucharest, Academy of Journalism; Laurea in Lingue e Letteratura Straniere, Università degli Studi di Firenze.

LUCY JOCHAMOWITZ, Adjunct Instructor of Art; B.A., Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Peru; M.A. in Fine Arts, Accademia di belle Arti di Firenze; Master of Printmaking, Scuola Internazionale per l’Arte Grafica “Il Bisonte.”

BARBARA LASTRUCCI, Adjunct Instructor of Italian; Dottore in Storia Moderna, Facolta di Lettere e Filosofia, Università degli Studi di Firenze.

BARET MAGARIAN, Adjunct Instructor of English; B.A. in English Literature, University of London, Royal Holloway College; Ph.D. in English Literature, University of Durham.

SILIA PASSERI, Adjunct Instructor of Psychology; Laurea, Psychology, University of Florence.

ALESSANDRO PAZZAGLIA, Adjunct Instructor of Business and Office Administrator; Dottorato in Economia e Commercio, Università Commerciale L. Bocconi, Milan.

GIOVANNA RUSSO, Adjunct Associate Professor of Italian; Dottore in Sociologica, Università degli Studi, Trento.

ROBERTO SABBADINI, Adjunct Assistant Professor of History; Dottore in Lettere e Filosofia, Università degli Studi di Venezia “Cà Foscari”; Ph.D., European University Institute.

FATMA H. SAYED, Adjunct Instructor of Political Science; B.A., The American University in Cairo; M.P.A., The American University in Cairo; Ph.D., The European University Institute in Florence, Italy.

FRANCESCO VOSSILLA, Adjunct Instructor of Philosophy and History of Art; Laurea in Museum Studies, University of Florence; Ph.D., History of Architecture, University of Florence.

Faculty biographical information available online.

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academic year & semester BT ET IN SS IS RT

Business Track Engineering Track International Studies Track Interdisciplinary Social Science Track Italian Studies Renaissance Track

Up-to-date term-specific course schedules, course descriptions, and course syllabi are available at: www.GonzagainFlorence.org

All courses are 3 credits unless otherwise specified.

Art VART 101 - Drawing I VART 112 - Design VART 221 - Painting I VART 250 - Linograph Printmaking VART 293 - Introduction to Florence (RT) VART 294 - Florence of the Medici (RT) VART 322 - Fresco VART 331 - Sculpture I VART 332 - Sculpture II VART 360 - Museum Studies VART 393 - Modern Italian Art VART 397 - Renaissance Art (RT) (IS) VART 398 - Roman Art & Architecture (IS) (RT) VART 466/PHIL 472 - Philosophy of Art (RT)

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GU students: Admission to junior business classes in Florence requires completion of ACCT 260-261, ECON 201-202, BMIS 235 and BUSN 230 with a GPA of 2.75.

In addition, a minimum grade of C in each prerequisite class is also required. The School of Business admission applications should be submitted to the School of Business one semester prior to attending Florence.

Note: Any Art, Music or Theatre course will fulfill the fine art core requirement for the School of Business.

BFIN 320 - Principles of Finance (BT) BUSN 283 - Business Law (BT) MGMT 350 - Management and Organization (BT) MKTG 310 - Principles of Marketing (BT) OPER 340 - Operations Management (BT)

Communication arts COMM 480 – Cross-Cultural Communication (IS)

Economics ECON 304/ENVS 320 - Economics of Environmental Protection ECON 306 - Comparative Economic Systems (SS) ECON 311/INST 343 - Global Economic Issues (SS) (IN)

Engineering ENSC 301- Mechanics of Materials I (ET) ENSC 306 - Dynamics (ET) ENSC 352 - Fluid Mechanics (ET)

English ENGL 202 - Studies in Fiction ENGL 250 - Creative Writing ENGL 305 - The Writing Traveler ENGL 366 - Epiphany & Empathy in Contemporary Novel (IS) ENGL 366 - Italy, the Journey and the Self (IS) (RT) ENGL 366 - Love in the Renaissance (IS) (RT)

Environmental Studies ENVS 320/ECON 304 - Economics of Environmental Protection

History HIST 311/ITAL 366 - Medieval Europe (IS) (RT) HIST 312/ITAL 367 - Renaissance Europe (IS) (RT) (SS) HIST 324/INST 380 - Church & State in the Making of Italy (IN)(IS)(SS) HIST 327 - Europe-US Relations After WWII (IN) (SS) HIST 330 - The Holocaust (IN) (SS)

International Studies INST 342/POLS 351 - International Relations (SS) (IN) INST 343/ECON 311 - Global Economic Issues (IN) (SS) INST 367/POLS 372 - Comparative Middle East Politics (IN) (SS) INST 380/HIST 324 - Church & State in the Making of Italy (IN)(IS)(SS)

Art Business Environmental Studies Communication Arts Economics English History Italian International Studies Music Philosophy Political Science Psychology Mathematics Studies Sociology Religious Studies Art Engineering Music

Italian Studies With the exception of students pursuing the Engineering Track, all students attending the year must complete Italian 101 and 102.

Students attending one semester must complete Italian 101. This requirement may be fulfilled prior to or during your time abroad.

ITAL 101 - Elementary Italian I (4 credits) (IS) (RT) ITAL 102 - Elementary Italian II (4 credits) (IS) (RT) ITAL 105 - Elementary Italian Conversation I (RT) ITAL 106 - Elementary Italian Conversation II (RT) ITAL 201 - Intermediate Italian I (4 credits) (IS) (RT) ITAL 202 - Intermediate Italian II (4 credits) (RT) (IS) ITAL 206 - Intermediate Italian Conversation II (RT) ITAL 301 - Advanced Italian I (IS) (RT) ITAL 302 - Advanced Italian II (IS) (RT) ITAL 308 - Italian Through Cinema (IS) (RT) ITAL 350 - Italian Civilization and Culture (IS) (RT) ITAL 366/HIST 311 - Medieval Europe ((IS) (RT) ITAL 367/HIST 312 - Renaissance Europe (IS) (RT) (SS)

Engineering Track Engineering students now have the opportunity to study abroad with Gonzaga-in-Florence during the spring semester of their sophomore year. The GIF Engineering Track allows students to take basic engineering courses designed to fit into students’ existing curriculum requirements. This unique study abroad experience enables engineering students to gain insight into the past, present, and future of engineering technologies.

Mathematics MATH 260 - Ordinary Differential Equations (ET) MATH 321 - Statistics for Experimentalists (ET)

Music MUSC 185 - 19th Century Romanticism: Beethoven through Tchaikovsky

Philosophy PHIL 301 - Ethics PHIL 400 - Topic to be announced PHIL 472/VART 466 - Philosophy of Art (RT)

Political Science POLS 331 - Modern Political Thought (SS) POLS 351/INST 342 - International Relations (SS) (IN) POLS 357 - Italian Political System (IS) (SS) POLS 371 - International Law (course to be confirmed) POLS 372/INST 367 - Comparative Middle East Politics (SS) (IN)

Psychology PSYC 335 - Social Psychology PSYC 375 - Cross-Cultural Psychology (SS)

Religious Studies RELI 220 - Catholicism RELI 390 - Dietrich Bonhoffer: Faith in a World Come of Age

Sociology SOCI 280 - Cultural Globalization: A Euro-American Perspective SOCI 395 - Sociology of Italian Culture (SS) (IS)

Renaissance Certificate

The Renaissance Track is an integrated series of courses focused principally on the historical period that distinguishes Florence as one of the major cultural centers of the world, and the reason why it is considered part of the patrimony of humanity by UNESCO. The Renaissance Track is intended for students who seek, by means of a coherent interdisciplinary curriculum, an intensive exposure to this period and its foundations and, thereby, to realize in a unique way the goals of liberal learning in the Jesuit tradition. To complete the track and receive the certificate, the student must complete four courses each semester from the list below. Italian is required as one of the courses.

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Medieval Europe Roman Art & Architecture Introduction to Florence Italy, the Journey & the Self Italian (required)

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Renaissance Europe Renaissance Art Florence of the Medici Love in the Renaissance Philosophy of Art Italian (required)

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Life in Florence

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beyond the books Armed with the knowledge you gain in class, engage in numerous GIF cultural and linguistic activities to enrich your study abroad experience. Embrace all forms of artistic creation: visual, musical, and gastronomic. Continue to develop your total self both emotionally and spiritually.

Fiorenza Cup Champions Student Life Highlights: • • •

Student activities, including cooking classes, barbecues, soccer, and student publication Pensione life and homestays Community activities & experiences, conversation partners, trips to the opera

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Community involvement & service Weekend travel planning & staffing Forza, The Leadership Group Special events Individual assistance for student concerns, from homesickness to medical emergencies and more

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Stay informed on cultural and linguistic events with GIF’s IMPORTANT DATES Extended Weekend Hours “The Daily Published and The school will Ciao.” be open from noon until 5PM on distributed by email Monday 11 APR Final Exams Begin Saturday.

APR Fiesole - Settignano through Thursday, the Ciao also includes13information onWalk 13 APR BBQ Library Books student discounts, local events, weekend trips, tips 15 APR Cooking Class for Please remember to return all library books before you leave! adjusting to the Florentine and Italian way of life, Upcoming Movies Pensione Meals and much more. at the Odeon The pensione meal schedule is unchanged during final exams.

End of Year Concert

10 APR Next 14 APR The Hunting Party

Intramural Soccer

The end of the year concert will take place tomorrow, Friday, at 7:00PM in room 305. Come support your fellow students and enjoy an evening of great music.

Play “Calcetto,” five-on-five soccer, in

intramural games. Join our men’s Certificatesorganized for Volunteers If you did volunteer work in the soup kitchen, halfway house, or elementary school, please pick up a certificate in the Student Life Office. Please also fill out a short evaluation of your experience.

and women’s GIF soccer team and compete against other American and Italian teams!

Need a Study Break?

On Sunday, April 13, you will have the opportunity to participate in a final morning walk from Fiesole to Settignano. It is an easy walk of about 2.5 hours

The Assistant to the Dean for Cultural and Linguistic Activities and the Student Life staff will help you make the most of your year, semester, or summer abroad by facilitating cultural activities, providing access to resources, and planning activities to promote your social, emotional, and physical well-being and growth. The Gonzaga-inFlorence staff is committed to making your study abroad experience rich and meaningful.

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engage 400,000 approximate population of Florence

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GIF alum have successfully completed a year, semester, or summer abroad since 1963

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build your community Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer opportunities are available for rewarding service in the Florentine community.

1. Volunteer at Casa Famiglia (a halfway house) and work directly with children in need.

2. Serve in a soup kitchen a few blocks from the GIF campus.

3. Assist in English classes in an Italian public elementary school.

Conversation Partner Program Improve your Italian with a language partner. GIF students are matched with Italian students from the University of Florence for weekly encounters. Any GIF student, regardless of his or her level of Italian, is welcome to participate.

“English for Pasta” Program Visit an Italian family once a week, teach English to children ranging in age from 6 to 15, then have dinner with the family.

During the dinner hour you have the opportunity to practice your Italian in a family setting.

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Internships

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Internships available upon request (no academic credit).

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Enjoy concerts and operas with world-class performers at some of Florence’s most prestigious theaters such as the magnificent 18th century Teatro della Pergola.

homemade gelaterias in Florence

Guest Lecturers

Cultural Activities

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“I absolutely loved English for Pasta.

My perspective definitely changed after working so closely with an Italian family. They taught me a lot about the “real” culture of Italy and the life of a typical Italian family.” - Alyson O’Neill

rooms in the Uffizi Gallery

9 hours time difference between Florence and Spokane

Rome marathon

17’ height of Michelangelo’s David

Listen to guest lecturers who are invited to GIF to speak on topics that relate directly to ongoing courses.

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live your faith www.GonzagainFlorence.org

Cinque Terre Athens Pompeii Vienna Swiss Alps Monaco Krakow Isle of Elba Chamonix Amalfi Coast Milan Palermo 3Sardinia Taormina Venice Monreale Genova Berlin Verona Sarajevo Prague Dublin Barcelona Sassi Trulli Stromboli

Travel

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Our vision is to develop a holistic component to the travel program that brings into equilibrium students’ experiences in the classroom and in their travels.

The success of Gonzaga-in-Florence depends upon both traditional instruction and experiential learning. We aim to provide these elements in a balanced environment that promotes growth as individuals and as a community. In order to achieve these goals, the travel and student life staff organize each trip carefully. In addition, the faculty members enrich some trips with their knowledge and expertise.

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Opening Tour/Orientation Each semester begins with an Opening Tour that serves as orientation. During this time students learn the essentials of being a savvy traveler. The site for the Opening Tour is traditionally selected for its historical significance and educational value.

Students will visit museums, parks, churches, monuments and much more. The fall and spring Opening Tours vary in destination and length. The orientation and tour are included in the program cost. Students are required to attend the Opening Tour.

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Christmas Tour

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Italy and beyond

The Christmas Tour is a wonderful bonding experience. The destination can vary from year-to-year and is dependent upon the current political situation. Regardless of the destination, it is always an exciting, historic adventure. During the Christmas Tour students stay in fine hotels and have daily guided excursions. Airfare, excursions, hotels, and some meals are included in the cost of this optional tour. Year, fall and spring students are encouraged to attend the Christmas Tour.

Weekend Trips The academic schedule of Gonzaga-in-Florence allows students three-day weekends throughout the duration of the program.

Gonzaga-in-Florence offers organized excursions during some of these three-day weekends, as well as some day trips to Tuscan towns.

Students participating on these trips may do so for an extra fee. Some of these trips will concentrate on cities within the Italian peninsula while others may include travel opportunities beyond Italy.

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Summer Program May 11 - June 25, 2011 Join GIF on a seven-week study abroad journey beginning with an Opening Tour in the eternal city of Rome, followed by six weeks of classes in the heart of Florence.

Room & Board Students live in Italian boarding hotels (pensioni) near the school, run by Italian families who provide good food and safe living conditions. Placements in the different hotels are determined by a lottery system during the Rome Opening Tour. Each hotel generally accommodates twenty to twenty-five students. Most of our pensioni are co-ed, although the rooms (double, triple, and quad) are gender specific. Since the majority of the students usually travel during the three-day weekends, the weekly meal plan, included in the program cost, consists of 11 meals.

Opening Tour The program begins with the Opening Tour in Rome on May 11.

We will tour the ancient, medieval, and Renaissance city, including St. Peter’s, the Vatican museums, the Colosseum, and more.

Weekend Trips The GIF academic schedule provides opportunity for organized (extra fee) and independent travel. Weekend trips for GIF Summer 2010 included: London, Amalfi Coast (Sorrento & Pompeii), Interlaken, and Cinque Terre.

Academics

• Enroll in 2 courses In keeping with our Jesuit • Courses taught in English ethos, the GIF faculty and staff • Classes Monday - Thursday • No Italian language requirement are committed to academic excellence in offering a liberal arts and business curriculum. The faculty challenge students to think critically, and to create global awareness by taking full advantage of the resources in Florence.

Summer students are required to take two courses. For the latest course selection and schedule visit www.GonzagainFlorence.org.

Tentative proposed courses include: VART 101 Drawing VART 294 Florence of the Medici

VART 466 Philosophy of Art BIOL 100 Biological Concepts ENGL 202 Studies in Fiction - “Feeling Italian” ITAL 101 Elementary Italian I ITAL 105 Elementary Italian Conversation I ITAL 315 The Italian Cinema INST 416 The Italian Cinema MKTG 310 Principles of Marketing PHIL 301 Ethics PHIL 472 Philosophy of Art PHIL 478 Philosophy of Technology RELI 370 Christian Spirituality All courses are 3 credits with the exception of Italian 101 (4 credits).

Art Biology English Italian International Studies Marketing Philosophy Religious Studies

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policies and procedures When to Apply

Program Dates

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Apply early to reserve your place. Priority deadlines are listed below. Contact the GU Study Abroad office for deadline exceptions.

Late applications will be considered caseby-case based on space availability and visa requirements.

Priority application deadline: Summer February 1 Year & Fall March 1 Spring October 1

Summer 2011 Fall 2011 Spring 2012

Applying to GIF Gonzaga University Students 1. Application form (download a copy from the website) 2. $50 non-refundable application fee (cash or check, made payable to Gonzaga University) 3. Two academic recommendations (one for summer) 4. Academic Services clearance form 5. Student Life clearance form 6. Return application to the Study Abroad Office either in person or by campus mail to AD Box 85.

Program Requirements Year & Semester Students (with the exception of the Engineering Track students): • 2.8 cumulative GPA (through Spring 2011 for year and fall students; through Fall 2011 for spring students) • Junior standing (or above) at the start of the program; apply during your sophomore year.

• Students are required to complete a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester with a maximum of 19 credits allowed if taking ITAL 101, 102, 201 or 202 which are four credits each.

• Students are required to satisfy the Italian language requirement either prior to or during the program.

Non-Gonzaga University Students 1. Application form (download a copy from the website or contact the GU Study Abroad Office) 2. $50 non-refundable application fee (check made payable to Gonzaga University) 3. One academic recommendation 4. Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended 5. Program Approval form 6. Mail to: Study Abroad, Gonzaga University, Ad Box 85, 502 E. Boone Avenue, Spokane, WA 99258-0085

Engineering Track Students • 2.8 cumulative GPA (through Fall 2011) or permission from the Dean of Engineering at Gonzaga University • Sophomore standing at the start of the program; apply during your freshman year or early fall of your sophomore year.

• Students are required to complete a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester with a maximum of 19 credits allowed if taking ITAL 101, 102, 201 or 202 which are four credits each).

• No Italian language requirement Summer Students • 2.5 cumulative GPA (through Spring 2011) • Freshman standing (or above) at the time of application • Enrollment in two courses • No Italian language requirement

May 11 - June 25 September 5 - December 17 January 4 - April 21

Passport and Visa A student visa, a stamp in a passport, is required for study in Italy. To apply for a visa you must have a current passport. The expiration date of your passport must exceed the end of the program by at least three months. To allow for visa processing, do not plan to use your passport 90 days prior to departure. Detailed instructions will be provided by the Gonzaga Study Abroad office. Apply for your passport or renew it now. alumni: Jacqueline Artis, Jake

photo credits

GIF Avella, David Coleman, Chelsea Conway, Courtney Gullette, Claire Hannes, Alexandra Harrington, Nicole Kornblum, Katie Larkin, Tim McMillen, Julia Quinn, Lindsey Ross, Casey Schaub, David Wayne, Kathryn Zielony; GU/GIF staff: Henry Batterman, Emily Grayson, Katuska Kohut, Larry Long, Angela McNutt, Shelley Story; Gonzaga University Archives.

design Katuska Kohut

2011

2011

fall summer

Program Cost preliminary estimated summer costs Tuition Room, Board, Opening Tour Technology fee

$3,597 $4,512 $39 $8,148

preliminary estimated fall semester costs Tuition

$15,867

Room and board

$6,120

Fall Opening Tour

$1,545

Technology fee

$134

preliminary estimated academic year costs Tuition $31,734 Room and board $12,240 Fall Opening Tour $1,545 Technology fee $268 $45,787

2011/12

2012

spring

preliminary estimated spring semester costs Tuition $15,867 Room and board $6,120 Spring Opening Tour $720 Technology fee $134 $22,841

year

$23,666

Please note that these preliminary estimated costs may increase slightly for 2011-2012. Inflation and fluctuating exchange rates make it impossible to specify an exact cost at the time of printing. Gonzaga University reserves the right to adjust the program cost.

Deposit Within two weeks of acceptance, students reserve their place on the program with a $500 deposit that is applied to the cost of the program. Fall and year deposits are non-refundable after July 1, 2011; Spring deposits are non-refundable after October 15, 2011.

Any information printed in this brochure is subject to change without notice.

It is intended to serve only as a general source of information about the GIF program and is in no way intended to state contractual terms.

Additional Expenses In addition to the program cost, other expenses include textbooks, round trip airfare, optional Christmas Tour (year and semester), optional Spring Break trip (spring only), and weekend trips.

Personal spending, independent travel, and currency exchange rates should be taken into consideration when planning your budget.

Optional Christmas Tour Cost The cost of the Christmas Tour ($4000 in 2010/11) is contingent on the destination selected and length of the tour, both of which, at the time of publication, have not yet been finalized.

Financial Aid Gonzaga University students: With the exception of work study awards and performance based scholarships, all Gonzaga University financial aid applies to the year and semester GIF program.

Non-Gonzaga University students: Contact the Financial Aid office on your home campus to determine what aid may travel.

Scholarships Applicants must be admitted to the GIF program by February 1, 2011 in order to ensure priority consideration for GIF need based scholarships.

Insurance The following insurance is included in the cost of the program: • Gonzaga student accident plan • Italian Health Insurance Policy • International Student Identity Card (ISIC)

for more information

call 1-800-440-5391 visit www.GonzagainFlorence.org email studyabroad@gonzaga.edu mail Gonzaga University, Study Abroad Center for Global Engagement 502 E Boone Ave, Spokane, WA 99258-0085 Wanda Reynolds: (509) 313-3583 reynolds@gu.gonzaga.edu Donna Ryan: (509) 313-3598 ryan@gu.gonzaga.edu

Gonzaga-in-Florence Study Abroad Center for Global Engagement 502 E Boone Ave Spokane, WA 99258-0085 1-800-440-5391 www.GonzagainFlorence.org

Former GIF participants include students from the following schools: Bellevue Community College Boston College Boston University Cal Poly Carroll College Creighton University College of Charleston Colorado College CU Boulder DePaul University Duke University Eastern Washington University Fairfield University Fordham University George Mason University

Holy Names College Lafayette College Le Moyne College Loyola Marymount University Loyola University Chicago Loyola University New Orleans Lewis & Clark College Marquette University New York University Occidental College Olympic College Pacific Lutheran University Regis University St. John’s University Saint Joseph’s University

Saint Louis University Santa Clara University Seattle Community College Seattle Pacific University Seattle University Sierra Nevada College Spokane Falls Community College Saint Mary’s College Trinity University Tulane University University of Alaska University of Arizona University of British Columbia UC Berkeley UC Davis

UCLA UC San Diego UC Santa Barbara UC Santa Cruz University of Colorado University of Dayton University of Georgia University of Idaho University of Illinois University of Michigan University of Montana University of Nebraska-Omaha University of Notre Dame University of Oregon University of Pittsburgh

University of Portland University of Puget Sound University of San Diego University of San Francisco University of St. Thomas University of Southern California University of Washington University of Wisconsin Villanova University Wabash College Washington State University Western Washington University College of William and Mary Whitman College Whitworth College

over 45 years of study abroad experience 1968

1963

1966

Rev. Neil G. McCluskey, S.J., Director of GIF welcomes first students. Construction of Instituto Stensen, home of GIF until 1968.

Streets of Florence under water caused Palazzo Antinori, home of by a disastrous flood. American GIF 1968-2003 (circled in students in Florence, including GIF, the brochure cover above). are referred to as “mud-angels” for their clean-up efforts.

1979

1980

GIF Opening Tour group photo in front of the Heidelberg Schloss in Germany.

Rev. Anthony P. Via, S.J., Director and Dean of GIF for 23 years, in Jordan during the 1995 Holy Land Christmas Tour.

1996

2005

GIF summer program The new home of GIF is opens to undergraduates. dedicated as the Mozilo Photo: GIF Summer 2005 Center on May 8, 2005.

Opening Tour in Rome.

2010

GIF introduces the Engineering Track. For the first time ever in Spring 2010, engineering students had the opportunity to study in Florence.

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