The Sirens of The Eastern Sicilian Coast: Five Week Summer Publishing Program

Special Summer Programs

PROGRAM COSTS
Application Fee: $ 90
Security Deposit *: $ 300
Program Cost: $ 8,995

* Refundable at the end of the term

DATES

June 10 – July 14, 2012
For a complete calendar, please click here

DEADLINES
STEP 1
 5 Week Publishing 2012:
 April, 11, 2012 Application Deadline.
Late applications will be accepted on a space available basis.
STEP 2 Within 2 weeks of email acceptance: $ 500 Confirmation Deposit
$ 300 Security Deposit (refundable at the of the term)
STEP 3 *
 5 Week Publishing 2012: March 12, 2012
 50% of Total Program Cost
STEP 4 5 Week Publishing 2012: April, 11, 2012 Final Payment Deadline

* Please Note: If you apply on or after step 3, then steps 2 and 3 will be combined. Therefore your confirmation deposit will include the $500 NON-REFUNDABLE confirmation deposit + $300 Security Deposit + Single Room Supplement Fee (if applicable) + 50% of Total Program Fee .

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

This unique five week publishing program constitutes a full term of interdisciplinary, cross-cultural study with total immersion in the local cultures of the eastern Sicilian coast and Florence. Students and program leaders travel together as a community of scholars in Sicily seven days a week for two full weeks to collect and research travel photography and writing. Participants return to Florence for a three week academic session to refine the research that will be used to create a travel guide based on cultural exploration through the five senses. By the end of the academic and field experience, students will produce a book which will be published by FUA.

PROGRAM LEARNING OBJECTIVES

The academic context of this program is realized largely through formal lectures, independent study and group work. Thus, during a study-abroad term of this nature, much of the learning happens experientially. Students will succeed to the extent that they focus clearly on their own learning outcomes, guided by the program objectives & instructors. By the end of the study-abroad term, students should have a comprehensive understanding of the geo-politics, history, religions, and cultures including art and literature of the areas visited. Students will have gained new insights into their own worldview and personal identity.

COURSES

12 total credits, earned over two weeks in Sicily and 3 weeks in Florence.

Travel Research in Sicily (2 weeks)

  • DI PH ID 180 Introduction to Digital Photography (45 lecture hours – 3 semester credits/4 quarter credits)
  • LS SO CP 210 Cultural Perspectives (30 lecture hours + 90 hours lab/field work – 3 semester credits/4 quarter credits)

Post Travel / Production Session in Florence (3 weeks)

  • CP PU PB 310 Professional Book Production (45 hours – 3 semester credits/4 quarter credits)
  • DI PH PD 250 Introduction to Illustration Photography and Design (45 hours – 3 semester credits/4 quarter credits credits)

For course descriptions, please click here.

WHAT’S INCLUDED
  • Courses and educational activities
  • Accommodation
  • Transportation for all site visits in Sicily
  • Some meals during travel study in Sicily
  • Internet services in school
  • Facilities
  • Student services
  • Extracurricular activities
  • Use of the school library and GYM in Florence