Welcome to the
FLORENCE SEMESTER
SUMMER 2008

WHY STUDY IN FLORENCE, ITALY?

The diversity of Florence provides matchless opportunities for students. Its roots date back more than 2000 years to the time when the Romans expanded their dominion over the Italian peninsula.  Since the Middle Ages and Renaissance, the city has become one of the world's centers for art, music, theatre and literature. Florence also hosts some of the world's most noted education and financial institutions.

A small town with a bustling population, Florence is full of historic sites ancient churches, fantastic museums and numerous fashion galleries. Its centuries worth of architecture and history, nestled along the Arno River, reveal Florence's long and remarkable legacy.

Apply now to live in Florence, Italy summer 2008 . .

• while learning about Italian life and culture

• while earning units toward your degree

• while being registered at CSUF

DATES OF THE 2008 PROGRAM

COST

Program fee: $5295 (based on 20-24 students enrolled)
                         $5095 (based on 25-29 students enrolled)
                         $4945 (based on 30-35 students enrolled)

This includes housing, orientation, field trips, insurance and group airport transfer. Fee does not include: CSUF tuition, round trip airfare, or food. There is a refundable security deposit, which is an additional fee of $200 and is due at time of final payment.

OPTIONAL COMPONENTS

On a space-available basis, students may purchase the optional transportation package consisting of international airfare (LAX to Florence to LAX) and round-trip transfers overseas between the airport and the housing in Florence for an additional $1545 excluding mandatory U.S. government and airline-imposed departure taxes, fees and fuel surcharges (estimated at $320) for which students will be billed separately.

The group airfare rate can only be guaranteed for a minimum enrolment of 10 or more students taking this option.

AIFS will reserve spaces at the above prices according to information on the student application form. Once airline tickets have been issued to students they can only be changed directly with the issuing agent once the student is abroad – agent and airline-imposed penalties apply.

AIFS cannot arrange airline tickets for students applying after Monday 10th March 2008.

AIFS is financially committed to any confirmed airline seats from Wednesday 20th February 2008 and therefore an airfare review will take place prior to this date. AIFS requests that CSU Fullerton provide an indication of how many students intend to purchase the transportation package listed above. However, should CSU Fullerton decide not to offer this transportation package to their students AIFS must be notified before Wednesday 20th February 2008.

An optional meal plan consisting of 20 vouchers for some lunches and dinners (at the student’s choice) in local trattoria in Florence based on our existing successful meal options for a fee of $345

Optional Extra Protection Insurance Coverage, including increased medical insurance ($65) and/or personal effects insurance ($90) as outlined in the AIFS insurance brochure.

REFUND POLICY

Should an individual participant withdraw on or before Thursday 10th April 2008 s/he will receive a refund of all fees paid less $250 plus any non-refundable deposits paid by the student or by AIFS on behalf of the student. Should s/he withdraw after Thursday 10th April 2008, but on or before Tuesday 20th May 2008 , a refund of all fees paid would be made less $450 plus any non-refundable deposits paid by the student or by AIFS on behalf of the student. No refunds would be possible after Tuesday 20th May 2008

Students who must withdraw from the programme because of a covered injury or illness will receive a refund of all fees paid less the $50 non-refundable application fee, a $100 processing fee and a $125 insurance premium.

Please note that students who are academically withdrawn by their home institutions after their applications have been processed by AIFS are subject to the standard refund policy.

It is understood that CSU Fullerton will not cancel the programme if the necessary minimum number of participants have been enrolled by Monday 10th March 2008.

In the event of the U.S. State Department issuing a travel warning which advises U.S. citizens not to travel to Italy, or if they are already in Italy, to leave it, AIFS will:

• If the program has not started, either make suitable alternative arrangements or cancel the program and refund all fees paid.
• If the program has started, suspend the program and fly the students home. If students are returned home they will receive a pro-rata rebate of fees paid to AIFS for the proportion of the program not completed, less the $50 non-refundable application fee, the $100 processing fee, the $125 insurance premium and any costs incurred flying the student home

APPICATION PACKET

The application packet includes:

The course registration form will be available in mid-January.

The deposit of $450 will be due on Monday, March 10th – no later.

Final Payment: Thurs, April 10. AIFS will invoice you directly for final payment. [Note: this amount will include the $200 refundable security deposit]

Group Air Flight: $1865; approximate cost round trip to Florence, Italy. AIFS cannot arrange travel for students enrolling after March 10, 2008.

Tuition: Tuition is regular student CSUF fees for 6-10 summer school units. DO NOT REGISTER ON LINE.

Financial aid is limited for Summer Session.  For information, please contact Jessica Schutte at (714) 278-3125, University Hall 162, jschutte@fullerton.edu.

H&SS 2008 STUDY ABROAD INFORMATION MEETINGS
Florence, Italy deadline: March 10, 2008

No information meetings in November or December

FACULTY & COURSE INFORMATION

Faculty: Dr. Joseph Gonzalez, professor of Liberal Studies & History. Dr. Gonzalez specializes in the history of Renaissance Europe and has lived and traveled extensively in Italy.

Courses:

Required course:

• HUM 350T Italian Life & Culture (3) [GE III.B.3 and V]

Choose one course from the following:

• ART 201B Art & Civilization (3 units) [GE III.B.1]

In teaching Art 201B we will begin by looking at art from the late Middle Ages using examples from the Baptistery and Santa Croce, and continue to examine the development of Early Renaissance art with examples from the Uffizi and Santa Maria Novella. The collections of the Uffizi and the Medici tombs would provide ideal subjects for study of the High Renaissance while the Galleria Palatina and the Galleria d’ Arte Moderna in the Pitti Palace provide abundant resources for understanding the development of art since the Renaissance.

• HIST/LBST 302A Historical Dimension of Liberal Studies (3)

This course traces the development of the natural sciences, the social sciences, the humanities and the arts from the ancient Greeks and Romans, through the emergence of Christianity and Islam, the rise of the Cathedrals to Humanism and the High Renaissance. Our study will include Rome and a visit to the Forum, the Pantheon, and museum collections that feature a wealth of reminders of the achievements of the Classical World. We will also visit sites associated with the origins of Christianity, medieval fortresses, and Renaissance palaces. In Florence we will visit the Baptistery, the Uffizi, and the tombs of the Medici in an exploration of the ways in which the people of Renaissance Florence attempted to bring to life the ideas and arts of the Classical Age.

ELIGIBILITY AND HOW TO ENROLL

You must be a CSU student in good standing with an accumulated 2.5 GPA or better and have accumulated at least 30 units of credit. All majors are welcome.

Pick up all necessary forms in the HSS Dean’s Office, H211.  The completed application packet will include:  AIFS application form, faculty recommendation form, emergency contact form, one-page essay, and 4 passport-sized photos.  No deposit is due until Monday, March 10 when you will need to submit payment of $450.

You must have a valid US passport.  This process usually takes about 4-6 weeks, so plan early to apply for one.  A passport application can be picked up at any post office – start the process now!!!

FIELD TRIPS Field trips will include a one-day trip to Sienna, a 4-day visit to Rome, and a 3-day trip to Venice. Rome and Venice accommodations are in a tourist class hotel and include daily breakfast.

TEACHING INVITATION

Click here to download Italy teaching invitation and application for summer 2009.

CONTACTS

For questions or application, contact Angela Della Volpe (adellavolpe@fullerton.edu) or Janelle Hudson (jhudson@fullerton.edu) in the H&SS Dean's Office, H-211, (714) 278-2024.