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Program Details: Summer
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Program Facts

Program Type: Arizona Abroad

Credit Type: Transfer Credit

Terms Available: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer

GPA: 2.5

Eligibility: Sophomore, Junior, Senior, UA Students

Language of Instruction: English

Application Deadline: Summer: Mar. 15, Fall/Academic Year: Apr. 1, Spring/Calendar Year: Oct. 1

Coordinator: Dafne Johnson

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Academics

Our partner, the American University of Rome, was founded in 1969 and has worked with many universities around the world to bring students to Rome ever since.

Below are courses that are already approved for credit at UArizona. For the most current course offerings and to access course syllabi, please visit the American University of Rome's course catalog page.

Summer Session Courses

Anthropology

Archaeology Practicum

Course Description:
Offered in SESSION 1. This course is a practicum course that allows students to experience archaeological research, survey, and excavation first hand and to receive credit for it. Instructor consent required.
Partner Course Code:
ARC 293
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ANTH Department Elective, Lower Division
UArizona Units:
6

Roman Archaeology On-Site

Course Description:
Offered SESSION 1 and SESSION 2: This is an introductory on-site course exploring the archaeological sites and ancient monuments of Rome. The course will begin with the evidence for the earliest settlement in Rome and continue through the development of the Republic, the empire and the transition to early Christian Rome. The course will focus on placing the archaeological and architectural evidence in its topographical context.
Partner Course Code:
ARC 101
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ANTH Departmental Elective, Lower division. Tier 1 or Tier 2 Individuals & Societies.
UArizona Units:
3

Art

Art of Rome

Course Description:
Offered: SESSION 1 and SESSION 2. Art of Rome is an introductory course in the history of art and of the history of Rome from its origin to contemporary times. Masterpieces of painting, sculpture, architecture and urbanism are examined with attention to their specific historical contexts: ancient, medieval, renaissance, baroque and modern. The course builds an understanding of traditional forms and cultural themes useful in the comprehension of all western art.
Partner Course Code:
AH 100
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ARH Departmental Elective, Lower division. Tier 2 Arts.
UArizona Units:
3

Introduction to Art Therapy

Course Description:
Offered SESSION 1. This introductory course traces the history of “art as a healing agent”, introducing the key concepts of art therapy and defining its field of action. The historical debate about “process” (art as therapy) versus “product” (art in therapy) in the evolution of this practice will be discussed. A brief theoretical introduction will be followed by experiential and practical work. This course is recommended for students who want to experiment with art as a powerful tool in self-knowledge and personal growth and for students who want to explore the possibilities of art therapy as a profession. Art Studio fee (includes materials) Euro 75. Students are also responsible for all entry fees.
Partner Course Code:
FAPS 210
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ART Departmental Elective, Lower division.
UArizona Units:
3

Photography in Rome: The Eternal City

Course Description:
Offered SESSION 1. Using Rome as our canvas space/playground, students will engage weekly with the city (on-site) to understand the complexities of: composition, exposure, aperture, speed, and light to fully realize and capture the beauty of this monumental city. Students will learn to shoot using a variety of techniques and lenses, while also learning the fundamentals of the exposure triangle, composition, and post-production to produce aesthetically pleasing photographs of Rome. Photographs will be presented (online) locally and internationally.
Partner Course Code:
DM 104
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ART Departmental Elective, Lower division. Tier 2 Arts.
UArizona Units:
3

Roman Sketchbook

Course Description:
Offered SESSION 1 and SESSION 2. Roman Sketchbook is an introductory course in drawing. On-site classes will provide landscape views, architectural forms, paintings and three-dimensional sculpture as subject matter, using pencil, pen, charcoal and sanguigna (red chalk) as drawing techniques. The course includes individual drawing projects and a written component related to the experience of sketching on location. The aim is to develop confidence and visual awareness in creating representations of the vast selection of art that the city of Rome has to offer. Students are required to purchase their own materials and are responsible for all entry fees.
Partner Course Code:
ART 101
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ART Departmental Elective, Lower division. Tier 2 Arts.
UArizona Units:
3

The Art of Fresco

Course Description:
Offered in SESSION 1. This course teaches the traditional techniques and materials of fresco painting, which have changed little from antiquity to the present day. The main focus is on practical work in the studio, where students will be able to experience all the steps of the fresco process, from preparation of the stratigraphy to application of the pigments, while explaining some elements of the science behind this technique. The course also offers an overview of the history and iconography of frescoes. Visits to museums and churches in Rome, as well as analysis of case-studies, contribute to contextualize the students’ own work, at the same time allowing them to better appreciate the technique behind iconic masterpieces. Course fee (includes materials) Euro 75.
Partner Course Code:
ART 216
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ART Department Elective, Lower Division
UArizona Units:
3

Art History

Sacred Space: Religious Architecture of Rome

Course Description:
Offered: SESSION 1 and SESSION 2. The course explores the main ideas behind the sacral space through the example of sacral architecture of Rome, from the ancient times to the postmodern. Most of the classes are held in the real surroundings which best illustrate particular topics of the course. Students will have the opportunity to learn about different religious traditions, various religious ideas and practices (including the ancient Roman religion, early Christianity, Roman Catholicism, Orthodoxy, and Protestantism, as well as the main elements of religion and sacred spaces of ancient Judaism and Islam).
Partner Course Code:
AHRE 106
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ARH Departmental Elective, Lower division. Tier 2 Arts.
UArizona Units:
3

Business

Chaos and Catastrophe: Crisis Management for Global Business

Course Description:
Offered SESSION 1. Students will learn to both cope and succeed as professionals in the midst of chaos as catastrophe threatens both the firm and individuals. The course will define a crisis and the ways in which individuals and organizations’ management cope during a crisis. Crisis intervention methods and tools for business professionals to effectively work with crisis situations will be presented. The course will cover different „crises“ as they relate to day-to-day interactions, emergency situations (i.e., business related: product, facility and image-related, as well as employee-related: suicide, bereavement, violence and substance-abuse). Crisis management programs and plans will be developed alongside a crisis management simulation exercise, to provide a "real-world".
Partner Course Code:
MGT 309
UArizona Equivalent Course:
MGMT Department Elective, Upper Division
UArizona Units:
3

Financial Accounting

Course Description:
Offered in SESSION 1. The focus is on accounting as an essential element of the decision-making process, basic standards and principles of accounting, and how accounting information is accumulated and used in decision-making. Topics covered: processing accounting information, merchandising transactions, inventories, internal control, control of cash, receivables and payables, plant and equipment, payroll accounting theory, and partnerships.
Partner Course Code:
ACC 201
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ACCT 200 Intro to Financial Accounting
UArizona Units:
3

Introduction to International Business

Course Description:
Offered SESSION 1. This course provides an introduction to the environmental and operational aspects of international business. Topics include international business background, comparative environmental frameworks, theories and institutions of trade and investment, world financial environment, dynamics of international business, governmental relationships, corporate policy and strategy, functional management, operations and related concerns.
Partner Course Code:
BUS 300
UArizona Equivalent Course:
BNAD Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

Organizational Behavior in a Global Context

Course Description:
Offered in SESSION 2: In an increasingly interconnected global economy, it is highly probable that students, as graduates, will find themselves involved with cultures other than their own at every step of their careers. This course introduces students to the knowledge-set and tools required to succeed in international organizations, working and managing across diverse cultures. Core concepts such as teamwork, leadership, cultural diversity, negotiation, conflict resolution and diversity and gender issues are explored within the framework of cross-cultural settings.
Partner Course Code:
MGT 301
UArizona Equivalent Course:
BNAD 302: Human Side of Organizations
UArizona Units:
3

Classics

Greek and Roman Mythology

Course Description:
Offered in SESSION 1. Mythology is the study of the legends about the origins and history of a people, their deities, ancestors and heroes. The stories of the gods and legendary heroes of the Greco-Roman tradition have provided the fountainhead for literature and the arts in the service of religious and political imagery down to the present. While the emphasis will be primarily literary, with extensive readings of such writers as Homer and Vergil (noting, in passing, the influence upon later literature). The visual depiction of these myths will also be studied.
Partner Course Code:
CLS 101
UArizona Equivalent Course:
CLAS Departmental Elective, Lower division. Tier 1 Traditions & Cultures or Tier 2 Humanities.
UArizona Units:
3

Communication

Intercultural Communication

Course Description:
Offered SESSION 2. The study of intercultural communication is an attempt to understand communication among peoples when cultural identifications affect the message. One approach is to learn the barriers one needs to overcome such as ethnocentrism, stereotyping, nonverbal misunderstandings, and translation difficulties. Students will learn how to recognize and overcome these barriers, and how to understand and relate to other cultures.
Partner Course Code:
COM 219
UArizona Equivalent Course:
COMM 117
UArizona Units:
3

Live Music and Festival Management

Course Description:
Offered SESSION 1. This hybrid course provides hands-on skills for future music managers, concert and festival promoters, and tour managers. Moreover, the course explores the process of signing artists, planning, budgeting, booking and advancing concerts, festivals and tours with a focus on pre-production, logistics, production, promotion, and consumption, highlighting the impact of converged technology on the industry and professional practice. Finally, issues of copyright and security will also be assessed.
Partner Course Code:
COM 314
UArizona Equivalent Course:
COMM Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

Marketing and Organizational Communication in Italy

Course Description:
Offered in SESSION 1: With a focus on models for understanding and interpreting culture, this course examines an array of organizational communication tools, including marketing communication, advertising, public relations, and managerial communication, as they are practiced in Italy and the United States. Students will explore these practices and examine how cultural differences affect marketing and organizational communication, and will apply their increased understanding and honed skills to a final project designed for a “real-life” client. The course includes lectures, discussion, guest speakers and field trips. Students will pay a fee to cover the cost of the mandatory field-study trip.
Partner Course Code:
MKT 303
UArizona Equivalent Course:
COMM Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

Public Speaking and Presentation

Course Description:
Offered SESSION 1. This course analyzes and applies principles of speech structures to oral presentation. Students learn to analyze audiences, adapt messages, apply critical listening skills, and practice ethical decisions in preparing public speaking. Emphasis is placed on building a positive speech environment and practicing speech presentations.
Partner Course Code:
COM 203
UArizona Equivalent Course:
COMM 119
UArizona Units:
3

English

A Moveable Feast: Writing About Food

Course Description:
Offered in SESSION 1: Food writing is defined in many ways: cookbooks to non-fiction essays, restaurant reviews to travel and personal narratives. This course will examine food writing in its various professional forms and will instruct students in approaches to writing about food for publications. Students will write a restaurant review, a personal essay, and a food analysis and recipe, as well as short analytical writings that examine the work of professional writers. In part, Rome is our classroom and textbook, so students should be prepared to visit local markets, restaurants, and locales around the city where food plays a role (street vendors, gelaterie, parks, etc).
Partner Course Code:
ENG 321
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ENGL Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

Fashion & Consumers

Italian Fashion

Course Description:
Offered in SESSION 1: This course examines the history of Italy’s fashion industry in order to understand how it gained strength and importance in Italian culture. The course will analyze how fashion has been effective historically as a communication system that has represented the development of Italian national identity and in turn has had considerable impact on Italian society and culture. Interdisciplinary in nature, the course makes use of novels, periodicals and films from the late 19th century post-unification period to the present and will highlight the close connection between the massive presence of art in Italy and its influence on the development of a collective sense of aesthetics that finds confirmation in fashion. The course will also address contemporary issues relating to the fashion industry, such as black market fashion production and the search for a humanitarian and ethically responsible fashion practices.
Partner Course Code:
IS 214
UArizona Equivalent Course:
FCSC Departmental Elective, Lower Division.
UArizona Units:
3

Film & Television

Introduction to Filmmaking

Course Description:
Offered in SESSION 1: This is a course will teach the fundamentals of fiction filmmaking to students with little to no experience. Students will learn to create film story ideas, plan them for shooting, operate video cameras for shooting, as well as basic video editing for post-production. Specific topics include: understanding the formal foundations of cinematic storytelling, basic technical skills and concepts of video camera and lens operations, scene pre-visualization using blocking and shooting diagrams, the basic skills of shooting on location, as well as the basic techniques of film editing. The class consists of a mixture of lectures and analysis workshops, as well as hand-on shooting and editing exercises. Laboratory course fee Euro 75.
Partner Course Code:
FLM 150
UArizona Equivalent Course:
MAR Department Elective, Lower Division
UArizona Units:
3

Geography

Physical Geography

Course Description:
Offered SESSION 1. This course introduces the physical elements and processes responsible for weather and climate, vegetation, soils, plate tectonics, landforms, their distributions, and their significance to humans. This special session of Physical Geography examines these processes as they are expressed in the context of the Italian Peninsula and the larger Mediterranean region.
Partner Course Code:
ENV 102
UArizona Equivalent Course:
GEOG Departmental Elective, Lower division. Tier 1 or 2 Natural Sciences.
UArizona Units:
3

History

Christianity and the Roman Empire (100-425 AD)

Course Description:
Offered SESSION 1. This course offers an overview of the history of the Early Church from 100-425 AD, focusing on the confrontation of Christianity with Roman life and thought. It will examine that relationship both from the early Christian and early Roman perspectives. Field trips to historical sites and museums in Rome will be used to reanimate ancient Roman history.
Partner Course Code:
CLRE 202
UArizona Equivalent Course:
HIST Departmental Elective, Lower division. Tier 2 Humanities,
UArizona Units:
3

Italian

Elementary Italian I

Course Description:
Offered in SESSION 1: In this course students establish an introductory base in the Italian language in the four areas of language skills: listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. At the successful completion of this course students will be able to demonstrate proficiency in everyday spoken Italian by performing the following functions: greet people and introduce themselves, give and follow simple directions, respond to and ask questions, describe their families and friends, order items in a café, discuss their life at school and hobbies, express likes and dislikes, and recount recent past actions. Students will be able to read simple written texts in Italian and write short paragraphs on familiar topics. Students will also have gained specific knowledge about contemporary Italy through cultural readings on topics such as family life, pastimes, and food and wine culture.
Partner Course Code:
ITL 101
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ITAL 101 Elementary Italian I
UArizona Units:
4

Elementary Italian II

Course Description:
Offered in SESSION 1: This course, open to students who have taken ITL 101 or equivalent or the appropriate placement examination, is a continuation of ITL 101, Elementary Italian I. The course focuses on vocabulary expansion and strengthening the four language skills of speaking, listening, writing, and reading in order to provide students with the ability to converse on familiar social situations related to school, recreation, and particular interests, provide oral descriptions in the major time frames (past, present, and future), read short written texts, and write short compositions on familiar topics
Partner Course Code:
ITL 102
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ITAL 102.
UArizona Units:
4

Introduction to Italian Language and Culture

Course Description:
Offered SESSION 1 and SESSION 2. Open to students with no previous training in Italian, the course introduces features of the Italian language needed for interaction in everyday practical situations, such as the caffè, restaurant, accommodation and in shops. The course satisfies a limited number of immediate needs necessary for survival in the target language culture. Cultural topics, such as religion in Italy, Italian geography, and Italian families will also be studied through readings in English, in order to familiarize the student with certain aspects of contemporary Italian society and culture.
Partner Course Code:
ITL 100
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ITAL Departmental Elective, Lower division. Tier 1 Traditions and Cultures or Tier 2 Humanities.
UArizona Units:
3

Italian Studies

Italian Food and Culture

Course Description:
Offered SESSION 1 and SESSION 2. This interdisciplinary course will focus on the social and cultural aspects of food and eating in different geographical areas with a special emphasis on Italy and its history. The course will be taught through a variety of readings, class discussions and presentations, and there will also be some practical experiences. Conducted in English. Please note that this is not a cooking course.
Partner Course Code:
IS 212
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ITAL Departmental Elective, Lower division. Tier 1 Traditions and Cultures or Tier 2 Humanities.
UArizona Units:
3

Italian Media and Popular Culture

Course Description:
Offered in Session 1. This course has a thematic approach, applying the analytical theories of cultural studies to contemporary Italian media and popular culture, focusing on: the evolution of Italian print and broadcast media in terms of their impact on Italian culture and society; the effect of Italy’s regional character on sports, use of language, gastronomic traditions; the role of folktales, popular theatre and folk music; popular expressions of religious life (Carnival, Passion Plays etc); the relationship between local craftsmanship and high fashion. Students will apply and develop their analytical skills by actively engaging with these phenomena through field trips, case-studies and example texts. Conducted in English.
Partner Course Code:
IS 320
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ITAL Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

Journalism

Sportswriting

Course Description:
Offered SESSION 1. In this course students will learn how to write a sports story. They will also examine issues of race and gender in sports, hero worship and fanaticism, and sportsmanship and how the sports public perceives and interprets it. The course also examines the ethics of what sports journalists do and why they do it.
Partner Course Code:
COM 323
UArizona Equivalent Course:
JOUR Department Elective, Upper Division
UArizona Units:
3

Political Science

Comparative Politics

Course Description:
Offered SESSION 1. Basic concepts used to compare political systems and understand how they function: the nature of politics, power, and authority, political order, change, and participation. The basic building blocks of politics in different states are examined and analyzed, the relative merits and disadvantages are evaluated enabling students to understand their workings and make judgments on their effectiveness.
Partner Course Code:
POL 202
UArizona Equivalent Course:
POL 204
UArizona Units:
3

Conflict and Peace in the Mediterranean

Course Description:
Offered SESSION 2. This course addresses recent political and social changes in the Mediterranean area, with a focus on the eruption of political conflicts and the causes behind them. In recent years, a number of Mediterranean states have experienced a struggle between secular and religious forces over political power, and we will look at this struggle via a series of case studies from the three main regions of the Mediterranean area: the Middle East, North Africa, and Southern Europe. While stressing a comparative perspective, regional variations will be addressed throughout the course. Rather than proposing ‘the Mediterranean’ as an essential unit, it will be discussed how different discourses (political and cultural) are part of the creation of the Mediterranean as an ‘area’. For example, in the context of the Barcelona process, the Mediterranean area is imagined as a security zone and as a European area of policy making. The approach is multi-disciplinary, combining political science, sociology, history and anthropology.
Partner Course Code:
POL 314
UArizona Equivalent Course:
POL Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

The 3 Cs of War: Causes, Cures, Consequences

Course Description:
Offered in SESSION 2. This course examines how wars impact political, economic, and cultural developments in various countries. It examines both international and internal wars (including ethno‐political and environmental conflicts) and their relative importance at different historic periods. It defines war, analyzes the reasons for the outbreak of war and the ways in which peace can be created. The course starts with a brief historic overview and then focuses in more detail on the wars of the end of the 20th century. The course also addresses the question how the occurrences of wars, their types, conduct and outcomes influence various developments in international and domestic systems. The course draws on the readings from international relations and comparative politics as well as works in political philosophy and history. The approach is comparative across time and space. 
Partner Course Code:
POL 320
UArizona Equivalent Course:
POL Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

Psychology

Business Psychology

Course Description:
Offered in SESSION 1: In this course students develop insight into human nature which is fundamental to business success. In depth study of emotional intelligence, motivation theory, leadership, and group dynamics provides students with a sound basis for making mature assessments of themselves and of others. Lecture, readings, class discussion, case study, and in-class role-play teach students to apply insight and intuition to analyzing challenging inter-personal business dilemmas. All discussions emphasize a real world orientation with additional emphasis on effective analytical methods and written and oral communication skills.
Partner Course Code:
MGT 307
UArizona Equivalent Course:
PSY Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

Sociology

Global Societies

Course Description:
Offered in SESSION 1. This upper‐level Sociology course uses various methodologies from the discipline to analyze postwar Italian society. It begins with a discussion of key historical factors which have influenced the development of Italy’s contemporary society: Unification, Fascism, World War II and the Cold War. It then takes a thematic approach, examining important aspects of Italian social organization and culture such as the family, the economy, politics, gender relations, youth culture, consumption, and organized crime.  
Partner Course Code:
SOC 300
UArizona Equivalent Course:
SOC Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

Living Rome: Urban Spaces, Culture, and Identity

Course Description:
Offered SESSION 1. This course will give students the opportunity to actively explore the multiple dimensions of the City of Rome systematically and on the basis of a theoretical framework of urbanism, cultural studies and social theory. The students will examine how the city impacts its citizens, its businesses and social organizations.
Partner Course Code:
SOC 120
UArizona Equivalent Course:
SOC Departmental Elective, Lower division. Tier 1 or 2 Individuals & Societies.
UArizona Units:
3

Fall Semester Courses

Anthropology

Ancient North Africa: The Archaeology and Art History of the Other Side of the Mediterranean

Course Description:
This course discusses the material remains of North Africa from Morocco to Libya and from the foundation of Carthage around 800 BC until the conquest of the same city by the Arabs in 698 AD. Special attention will be paid to the cultural interactions of native and foreign populations that shaped its identity: Numidians, Phoenicians, Romans, Berbers, Vandals, Byzantines and Arabs. Major themes that will be treated are: religion, economy, urban culture, art and architecture and the administration of the territory.
Partner Course Code:
AHAR 204
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ANTH Departmental Elective, Lower division.
UArizona Units:
3

Being Human: Theoretical Issues in Archaeology

Course Description:
This course examines the theoretical foundations which underpin all archaeological interpretation. We will examine how theory has changed the interpretation of human society over time, relating this both to developments in methodology (e.g. the introduction of scientific archaeology) and changes in contemporary society (e.g. post-colonial archaeology). The course will be organized in a broadly historiographical format analyzing prevailing theoretical concerns in different time periods in both the United States and Europe.
Partner Course Code:
ARC 302
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ANTH Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

Great Kingdoms of the Ancient Near East

Course Description:
This course will give an introduction to the kingdoms of the Ancient Near East which were crucial to the development of the Old World. Basic knowledge about history, topography and society is the starting point for the understanding of each period progressing into explorations of typical elements such as the development of cities with their palaces, temples and ziqqurati, cylinder seals, cuneiform writing and relief sculpture. Points of special interest are the origins of highly developed early civilizations, Mesopotamia as an area of permanent exchange and conflict, the influences on the West, and Near Eastern monuments as part of the world’s cultural heritage.
Partner Course Code:
ARC 215
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ANTH Departmental Elective, Lower division.
UArizona Units:
3

Introduction to Anthropology

Course Description:
This course introduces a series of classical and recent topics in social and cultural anthropology: language, economy, kinship, religion, politics, myth, symbolism, gender, social stratification, ethnicity and nationalism, globalization. Showing how anthropologists have approached these topics through cultural comparison, theoretical discussions will be combined with ethnographic examples taken from the variety of world cultures. Providing a basic vocabulary to the discipline, the course will invite a systematic questioning of taken-for-granted assumptions concerning human beings and their behavior.
Partner Course Code:
ANT 100
UArizona Equivalent Course:
Anthropology Departmental Elective, Lower division. Tier 1 or Tier 2 Individuals & Societies.
UArizona Units:
3

Roman Archaeology On-Site

Course Description:
This is an introductory on-site course exploring the archaeological sites and ancient monuments of Rome. The course will begin with the evidence for the earliest settlement in Rome and continue through the development of the Republic, the empire and the transition to early Christian Rome. The course will focus on placing the archaeological and architectural evidence in its topographical context.
Partner Course Code:
ARC 101
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ANTH Departmental Elective, Lower division.
UArizona Units:
3

Special Advanced Topics in Archaeology and Classics

Course Description:
This course is designed for advanced students in Archaeology and Classics to explore a particular topic (time period, theme, theoretical approach, author etc.) in a discussion-based seminar setting. Students should expect to complete extensive readings of primary and secondary sources (100+ pages per week), and compile their research into a substantial written output (8000+ words over the course of the semester). Topics will be selected based on current trends in Archaeology and Classics, as well as student and faculty interest. The course may include one or more required field trips.
Partner Course Code:
ARCL 483
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ANTH Department Elective, Upper Division
UArizona Units:
3

The Mediterranean World

Course Description:
This course addresses recent cultural, social and political changes in the Mediterranean area, but from a historical perspective. The course will combine theoretical discussions with case studies from the three main regions of the Mediterranean area: the Middle East, North Africa, and Southern Europe. While stressing a comparative perspective, regional variations will be addressed throughout the course. The approach is multi-disciplinary, combining anthropology, sociology, history and political science. The first part of the course will address mainly cultural themes, while the second part of the course will address mainly political themes.
Partner Course Code:
ANT 300
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ANTH Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

Art

Digital Design Workshop

Course Description:
This is an advanced course with the aim to equip students with a set of transferable formal and conceptual tools for “making and communicating” in the field of Digital Design. These core skills will enable students to advance their practical studies in graphic design, and further use in advanced motion graphics, interface/app design, 3D modelling, game design, package design, and web design. Students will engage in group critiques, and will produce a portfolio of Digital Designs relevant to each area of study. This course can be repeated up to four times. Laboratory course fee Euro 75.
Partner Course Code:
DM 308
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ART Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

Digital Design: Motion Graphics

Course Description:
This is a hands-on, practical course that teaches students the aesthetic concepts of motion graphics by working with raster and vector image forms to create intermediate and advanced 2D animations using stop motion techniques, video editing, and basic digital compositing. Students will work exclusively with Adobe Creative Cloud Software (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, After Effects) to realize the potential of making static images come to life. Course fee Euro 75.
Partner Course Code:
DM 205
UArizona Equivalent Course:
FTV Departmental Elective, Lower division.
UArizona Units:
3

Digital Design: Print Graphics

Course Description:
This is a hands-on, practical course that teaches students the aesthetic concepts of visual communication along with technical skills such as working with Macintosh-based software utilized to create various forms of visual media. The areas of computer art/image making, graphic design, typography, press-ready layout and four-color print processing will be covered. Practical foundations will be applied to design projects as developed through an increasing command of analyzing concepts of design, composition, color theory, and graphic communication. Course fee Euro 75.
Partner Course Code:
DM 105
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ART Departmental Elective, Lower division.
UArizona Units:
3

Drawing I

Course Description:
This course introduces the fundamentals of drawing in a variety of black and white media (charcoal and graphite) on paper. Students will learn the basics of measuring and proportions, composition, modelling volumes and textures and the principles of perspective in a series of exercises and gradually scaled projects. Student articulation of drawing and design terminology in regular studio critiques will constitute an important component of the learning process. On-site visits to Roman venues staging exhibitions of drawings may be included. The course includes participation in a public exhibition of student work.
Partner Course Code:
ART 102
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ART Departmental Elective, Lower division. Tier 2 Arts
UArizona Units:
3

Figure Drawing

Course Description:
This is a drawing course for students interested in exploring figurative art, working from a live model, and learning the classical technical training artists received in the ateliers of Europe from the 15th to 19th centuries. Using primarily charcoal on large pads of paper (60 x 80 cm), students will observe a live nude model and learn how to build a drawing of a figure, starting with a “gesture” (a quick study meant to capture the general shape and scale), proceeding with a technique of straight lines and angles (“boxing”) and finishing with an application of light and shade. Duration of the model poses may vary, but on average the model will hold one pose for the duration of each three-hour lesson (with appropriate breaks).
Partner Course Code:
ART 111
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ART Department Elective, Lower Division
UArizona Units:
3

Mixed Media Techniques

Course Description:
In contemporary art, the choice of media is dictated by the individual needs of the artist and the clear-cut boundaries between traditional media (such as drawing, painting, printing) and unconventional media (collage, photography) have disappeared. In this course students explore the properties of a wide variety of materials and techniques. They will experiment with the possibilities of combining different artistic techniques in a creative way and imaginatively explore the affinities between the different media. Course fee (includes materials) Euro 75. Students are responsible for all entry fees.
Partner Course Code:
ART 112
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ART Department Elective, Lower Division
UArizona Units:
3

Painting Techniques I

Course Description:
This introductory course introduces students to the techniques of painting in water-based and /or oil-based colors. The complexity of the artist’s craft will be introduced through a series of gradually scaled exercises; for example, students will learn how to make preparatory drawings for transfer to the canvas. Other projects include an introduction to imprimaturas, the function of grisaille and skill of working with glazes. The course culminates in participation in a public exhibition of student work.
Partner Course Code:
ART 115
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ART Departmental Elective, Lower division. Tier 2 Arts.
UArizona Units:
3

Painting Workshop

Course Description:
This is an advanced course in painting techniques, which may include other media, such as photography and printmaking as research aids. Students will further develop and explore personal concepts in the painting medium to produce a coherent body of work. Group discussions and critiques will be intrinsic to this course. Reference will be made to the work of both the traditional canon and contemporary artists across the globe to broaden the students’ range of personal reference. The course includes participation in a public exhibition of student work. This course can be repeated up to four times.
Partner Course Code:
ART 315
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ART Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

Photography in Rome: Studio and Still Life

Course Description:
Using the indoor places of Rome as the canvas space, students will engage weekly within the city (on-site) to understand the complexities of: composition, materials, exposure, and controlled light to fully realize and capture the micro and macro nature of this monumental city. Practical studio photography time will also permit students to learn the necessary skills of arranging lights and props to capture images using a variety of techniques and lenses. Students will focus on creative solutions to complex photographic problems and discover the versatile and creative potential of working in a controlled environment. This course focuses on the fundamentals of the exposure triangle, composition, and post production to create striking staged photographs of Rome. Assignments will help to learn and apply technical skills gained from the studio and application into other areas of photography.
Partner Course Code:
DM 106
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ART Department Elective, Lower Division
UArizona Units:
3

Printmaking I

Course Description:
This course introduces students to a selection of printmaking techniques: linoleum prints, dry-point engraving and monoprints in black and white and in color. Students will experiment with several plates to create a multi-colored print. Through the experimentation process students will learn composition and a sense of color. Through the sketching and planning stages of their projects, students will learn to think critically and strategically. The course will culminate in an individual project and participation in a public exhibition of student work.
Partner Course Code:
ART 103
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ART Departmental Elective, Lower division. Tier 2 Arts.
UArizona Units:
3

Printmaking II

Course Description:
Students will continue to expand their printmaking techniques from level I with an emphasis on experimentation in different materials and media. Techniques will include dry-point, monoprints and multiblock woodblock printing in a variety of combinations that introduce new visual patterns and imagery. The course includes participation in a public exhibition of student work.
Partner Course Code:
ART 203
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ART Departmental Elective, Lower division. Tier 2 Arts.
UArizona Units:
3

Printmaking Workshop

Course Description:
This is an advanced course in printmaking techniques. Students will further develop and explore personal concepts in the printmaking medium to produce a coherent body of work. Group discussions and critiques will be intrinsic to this course. Reference will be made to the work of both the traditional canon and contemporary artists across the globe to broaden the students’ range of personal reference. The course includes participation in a public exhibition of student work. This course can be repeated up to four times.
Partner Course Code:
ART 303
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ART Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

Roman Sketchbook

Course Description:
Roman Sketchbook is an introductory course in drawing. On-site classes will provide landscape views, architectural forms, paintings and three-dimensional sculpture as subject matter, using pencil, pen, charcoal and sanguigna (red chalk) as drawing techniques. The course includes individual drawing projects and a written component related to the experience of sketching on location. The aim is to develop confidence and visual awareness in creating representations of the vast selection of art that the city of Rome has to offer.
Partner Course Code:
ART 101
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ART Departmental Elective, Lower division. Tier 2 Arts.
UArizona Units:
3

Three-Dimensional Art I

Course Description:
This foundation course introduces the basic vocabulary, principles and elements of working with space and form through a variety of short term projects in a variety of media. Simple (and often innovative) materials will give students a basic understanding of the relationship between form and content. Color used in three-dimensional work will also be explored. Routine critiques of works in progress and finished works will be conducted. On-site visits to exhibitions of sculpture and installations may also be included.
Partner Course Code:
ART 105
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ART Departmental Elective, Lower division. Tier 2 Arts.
UArizona Units:
3

Art History

Ancient Material Culture

Course Description:
This is an introductory course on the material culture of the ancient Mediterranean, focusing on the city of Rome and its relationship to earlier, contemporaneous and later related cultural traditions. The course focuses primarily on the artworks and artifacts produced by ancient Greece and Rome, with some sessions also treating the influence of Egyptian, Near Eastern, and Etruscan cultures and the afterlife of classical material culture post-antiquity. The course will be taught as a mixture of classroom lectures and on-site classes, enabling students to see at first hand as much ancient material culture as possible.
Partner Course Code:
AHAR 101
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ANTH Departmental Elective, Lower division. Tier 1 or Tier 2 Individuals & Societies.
UArizona Units:
3

Art of Rome

Course Description:
Art of Rome is an introductory course in the history of art. The course focuses on Rome, from its origin to contemporary times. Masterpieces of painting, sculpture, architecture and urban planning are examined within their historical contexts. Most of the classes are held on site. The course hones a method of description, critical analysis and interpretation of art and builds an understanding of traditional forms and cultural themes useful in the comprehension of all western art.
Partner Course Code:
AH 100
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ARH Departmental Elective, Lower division. Tier 2 Arts.
UArizona Units:
3

Arts of Renaissance & Baroque

Course Description:
Arts of Renaissance and Baroque is an introductory course that surveys the development of painting, sculpture and architecture in Italy from the 14th to the mid-18th centuries, focusing on Rome but exploring also the artistic and cultural developments in Florence and Venice in the relevant period. Most classes are held on-site, in the museums, churches and palaces of Rome. The course hones a method of description, critical analysis and interpretation and enables students to learn about the main aspects of the Italian Renaissance and Baroque. Students are responsible for all entry fees.
Partner Course Code:
AH 103
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ARH Departmental Elective, Lower division. Tier 2 Arts.
UArizona Units:
3

Etruscan Art and Archaeology

Course Description:
This is an upper level course studying the art and archaeology of the Etruscans from their emergence at the beginning of the first millennium BC until their absorption by the Romans. The course will take full advantage of the rich museum collections of Etruscan material in Rome and may include a field trip to the sites of Cerveterii and Tarquinia. The course will look at the origins of the Etruscans, their art and material culture, their interactions with other groups and their eventual absorption by the Romans.
Partner Course Code:
AHAR 314
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ARH Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

Museology and Curatorship

Course Description:
Curatorship examines the principles and practices of the modern museum, nowadays considered a site of social interaction more than an historical treasure palace. Students will examine the role of the curator in relationship to a museum’s mission, and how technology is changing the way in which museums fulfill their curatorial responsibilities. The relationship between curator and collector and the procedures for realizing a successful exhibition will be studied. Case studies of best curatorial practices internationally, and on-site visits to private and public art collections, archaeological sites and museums, will critique ideas about curatorial roles and exhibitions.
Partner Course Code:
AH 316
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ARH Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

New Perspectives: Visual Technology in Renaissance and Baroque Art

Course Description:
This interdisciplinary course explores the depiction of visual space in Renaissance and Baroque Art through the medium of modern technologies. The visual theories of authors including Leon Battista Alberti, Piero della Francesca and Leonardo da Vinci will be given practical application through the use of the digital design software Autodesk Autocad. Individual and group lab study will be an integral part of the course where students will explore and elaborate digital imagery as virtual templates to be used interactively, allowing for an in depth understanding of design techniques and visual theories employed by Renaissance and Baroque artists.
Partner Course Code:
AH 214
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ARH Departmental Elective, Lower division. Tier 2 Arts.
UArizona Units:
3

Sacred Space: Religious Architecture of Rome

Course Description:
The course explores main ideas behind the sacral space on the example of sacral architecture of Rome, from the ancient times to the postmodern. The course maximizes the opportunity of onsite teaching in Rome; most of the classes are held in the real surrounding, which best illustrates particular topics of the course. Students will have the opportunity to learn about different religious traditions, various religious ideas and practices (including the ancient Roman religion, early Christianity, Roman Catholicism, Orthodoxy and Protestantism, as well as the main elements of religion and sacred spaces of ancient Judaism and Islam). Students will have the opportunity to experience a variety of sacred spaces and learn about the broader cultural and historical context in which they appeared. Short study trips outside of Rome may also take place.
Partner Course Code:
AHRE 106
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ARH Departmental Elective, Lower division. Tier 2 Arts.
UArizona Units:
3

The Decorative Arts and the Female Gaze

Course Description:
This course introduces students to material culture through the lens of the domestic interior and a consideration of objects utilized in the feminine sphere. Through a series of case studies, students will consider the larger context of an object’s creation and function in the classical, Renaissance and early modern eras. The course will also introduce students to a selection of feminist historiography. Topics will address the function of interior space and themes including but not limited to: the mirror, the bedroom, hair and jewellery. The course may include on-site museum visits in Rome.
Partner Course Code:
AH 217
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ARH Department Elective, Lower Division
UArizona Units:
3

The Renaissance in Rome

Course Description:
This course explores the unique artistic culture of Renaissance Rome. It covers the period from the return of the papacy to Rome after the Council of Constance (1420) to the Sack of Rome by Imperial troops in 1527 and its immediate aftermath. This is the period when Bramante was completing his designs for the new Basilica of saint Peter’s; Michelangelo was painting the Sistine Chapel; and Raphael and his studio were working nearby in the papal apartments. Students will be introduced to key themes in papal patronage within the larger context of Italian and European politics. Most of the teaching will be conducted on-site.
Partner Course Code:
AH 310
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ARH Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

The Romantic Imagination

Course Description:
Neoclassicism is the artistic expression of the Enlightenment. It found in Rome a natural breeding ground, since the city was still imbued with memories of its Classical past. During this course we will see how Neoclassical art owed to its own time as much as to Antiquity, and how it reflected an enthusiasm for the ideals of the French Revolution, the majesty of the Napoleonic Imperial Age and the restoration of papal temporal rule. The second part of the course is devoted to Romanticism, a cultural movement born in Northern Europe with the development of nations-states. It too found fertile ground in Italy, which would itself be finally unified during the Risorgimento. Art therefore became a vehicle for political propagandizing, with artists referring back to the Middle Ages as the last period of Italy’s independence from foreign rule. Italy contributed once more to the development of European art through its “Macchiaioli” movement in painting, which anticipated Impressionism, and through the vast urbanistic programs to renovate and modernize Rome, now a capital again, in the closing years of the century. Students are responsible for all entry fees. An additional fee may be collected in the event of a required excursion.
Partner Course Code:
AH 324
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ARH Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

Van Gogh to Warhol

Course Description:
This course examines the main tendencies in modern art, from the late nineteenth to the late twentieth century. Students will learn about particular movements and their major protagonists, including Impressionism, Post/Neo Impressionism, Fauvism, Expressionism, Cubism, Futurism, Dada, Surrealism, Suprematism, De Stijl, Constructivism, Abstract Expressionism, Pop Art, Minimalism, and Conceptualism. Please note that this is a reading-intensive course. This course may involve on-site classes and Friday/weekend fieldtrips in Rome and Italy. Students are responsible for all entry fees.
Partner Course Code:
AH 210
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ARH Departmental Elective, Lower division. Tier 2 Arts.
UArizona Units:
3

Ways of Seeing

Course Description:
This foundational course introduces students of Art History and Fine Art to basic themes in world art. Students will compare and contrast images across cultures and time. They will be introduced to common elements in the global story of art, while appreciating diversity and change. Students will learn basic art history terminology, be introduced to artistic materials and techniques. Students will be exposed to a variety of materials, techniques and motifs necessary for understanding how art is produced and how artworks can be interpreted.
Partner Course Code:
AH 102
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ARH Departmental Elective, Lower division. Tier 2 Arts.
UArizona Units:
3

Astronomy

General Astronomy

Course Description:
This course is an introduction to astronomical phenomena in the Universe for non-science majors. The course covers four main topics: (1) motions in the sky, (2) the solar system, (3) stars (why they shine, and how they evolve), and (4) first steps in cosmology (what are galaxies and how they are distributed in space). The basic physics required to understand astronomy will be presented. Topics of current interest will also be touched upon, such as astronomical discoveries (ground-based, mission), and whether there is life on other planets. We will also become acquainted with the night sky, through naked eye observations, and a field trip to a nearby amateur observatory.
Partner Course Code:
ASTR 100
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ASTR Departmental Elective, Lower division. Tier 1 or Tier 2 Natural Science.
UArizona Units:
3

Business

Advertising Strategy

Course Description:
An exploration of the world of advertising, focusing on what makes effective advertising. The course includes discussions of the place of advertising in society, legal and ethical ramifications and the regulatory environment. It provides an understanding of the keys to creating a successful ad campaign: keen knowledge of the consumer and the market, how to organize for advertising, advertising strategy research and creation and a plan to lead to effective advertising communications. Special modules focus on media and creative, leading to the development of a full campaign.
Partner Course Code:
MKT 300
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ELCR Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

Computer Applications for Business

Course Description:
This course will introduce students to an array of software applications commonly used in business. Students will explore software solutions that enable them to solve problems at the business operational level, using concepts of word processing, electronic spreadsheets, database management, web design and online marketing (social media and e-marketing campaigns). Students gain hands-on experience with the Microsoft Office Suite and introduction to WordPress.
Partner Course Code:
CSC 201
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ELCR Departmental Elective, Lower division.
UArizona Units:
3

Entrepreneurship: Creating, Financing and Managing New Ventures

Course Description:
In this course students learn how to build and manage entrepreneurial ventures. Specific topics include new venture creation, business devotement, finance for startups, and Marketing, Management and HR specific to new ventures. Students form and develop a new business idea, a business plan and operating agreement. Venture capital and other financing sources are also studied.
Partner Course Code:
MGT 311
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ENTR Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

Event Planning, Marketing & Mangement

Course Description:
Across disciplines, and in all sectors, the planning of major events such as conferences, conventions, exhibits, concerts, exhibitions, inaugurations, sporting events, competitions, fundraisers, meetings and other special events is a key skill in most organizations, public and private, both for-profit and non-profits. This course is designed to provide students with an opportunity to explore the world of event management, learn about the approaches to creating, staging, managing and evaluating major events, and put what they have learned into practice in the development of a marketing plan for a “real” event. The course incorporates theory from management, marketing, human resource management, finance and operations, and features modules on event planning, production and risk management. It is designed to be a practical overview of the array of events, the trends driving the increase in demand for professional event management, and the skills needed to manage large scale events successfully.
Partner Course Code:
MGMK 312
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ELCR Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

Financial Accounting

Course Description:
The focus is on accounting as an essential element of the decision-making process, basic standards and principles of accounting, and how accounting information is accumulated and used in decision-making. Topics covered are: processing accounting information, merchandising transactions, inventories, internal control, control of cash, receivables and payables, plant and equipment, payroll accounting theory, and partnerships.
Partner Course Code:
ACC 201
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ACCT 200
UArizona Units:
3

Global Marketing: Cases and Practice

Course Description:
In this course, students explore the various theories, models and phenomena of marketing in an international environment. The focus is on the marketing effort and the marketing mix of companies selling goods and services around the globe in a variety of culturally, politically, economically and demographically diverse countries. Strategies are examined vis-à-vis corporate missions and objectives to evaluate their success in the global arena. Topics include current events of an international marketing interest, models of local expansion, rationalization and strategies for globalization, promotion, product development, distribution and international logistics, pricing, competition and the environment of international marketing, and management of international risk.
Partner Course Code:
MKT 400
UArizona Equivalent Course:
MKTG 456: International Marketing Management
UArizona Units:
3

Introduction to International Business

Course Description:
This course provides an introduction to the environmental and operational aspects of international business. Topics include international business background, comparative environmental frameworks, theories and institutions of trade and investment, world financial environment, dynamics of international business, governmental relationships, corporate policy and strategy, functional management, operations and related concerns.
Partner Course Code:
BUS 300
UArizona Equivalent Course:
BNAD Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

Managerial Finance

Course Description:
Designed to provide a working knowledge of significant financial topics and an awareness of how managerial finance affects business operations, this course covers financial analysis, planning and control, working capital management, investment decisions, cost of capital and valuation, and long-term financing decisions.
Partner Course Code:
FNC 300
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ACCT Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

Principles of Macroeconomics

Course Description:
Macroeconomic principles introduce students to the economist’s world view. It focuses on the national economy by looking at gross domestic product, aggregate supply and aggregate demand, unemployment, economic growth, business cycles, multipliers, and monetary and fiscal policies. It introduces the different policy perspectives of the Keynesian and monetarist Schools.
Partner Course Code:
ECO 211
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ECON 201B
UArizona Units:
3

Principles of Management

Course Description:
A comprehensive introduction to management theory and practice, organized according to a traditional functional/process framework. Students explore issues related to organizing and managing human resources, communicating, motivating and leading, management control and operations management. The course integrates classical and modern concepts with an array of real-world cases.
Partner Course Code:
MGT 201 A
UArizona Equivalent Course:
MGMT Departmental Elective, Lower division.
UArizona Units:
3

Principles of Microeconomics

Course Description:
Microeconomic principles expand the student’s exposure to the economist’s world view through such concepts as opportunity cost, marginal decision making, efficiency, and the benefits of trade. It focuses on topics that concern the “micro” elements of the economy: the consumer, the producer, and their interaction in the market. These topics include supply and demand analysis, elasticity, efficiency and market failure, taxation and market regulation, production and costs, pricing and output decisions under a variety of industrial organizations, and factor markets.
Partner Course Code:
ECO 212
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ECON 201A
UArizona Units:
3

Quantitative Methods for Business

Course Description:
This course introduces students to an array of quantitative methods used to help business people make decisions about strategy and resource allocation. Managers use quantitative tools to help them answer questions such as “Should we expand our business and if so, how?”, “What will the impact of a new product introduction be?”, “How can I predict my competitor’s next move?”, “What is the risk of moving to a new technology or a new market?”, "How can we ensure this project will be completed on time and on budget?”, “How should we manage inventory?”, “What do our market research statistics tell us?”, and “How can we increase our quality level?” among others. The focus of this course is on real-world applications in Marketing, Finance and Operations that will allow students to hone skills in applying commonly used quantitative tools and approaches. These include risk and sensitivity analysis, statistics and probability distribution, forecasting methods including regression, project management (critical path and PERT), game theory and decision analysis among others.
Partner Course Code:
MGT 310
UArizona Equivalent Course:
MGMT Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

Sales Management: Creating Customer Relationships

Course Description:
This course is an exploration of the role personal selling plays as a marketing communications tool. Topics include the nature of selling, buying behavior, selling personality, attitude as a key to success and the selling process. Students also discuss issues related to sales force management and the interplay between personal sales and the other elements of the promotion mix: advertising, direct marketing, public relations and sales promotion.
Partner Course Code:
MKT 315
UArizona Equivalent Course:
MKTG Department Elective, Upper Division
UArizona Units:
3

Classics

Greek and Roman Drama

Course Description:
This course focuses on the tragedies and comedies produced in Athens and Rome beginning with the Oresteia of Aeschylus (early 5th century BC) and concluding with the tragedies of Seneca (late 1st century AD). Plays are selected to analyze the diachronic treatment of popular stories, such as those of Oedipus and Medea, and to highlight the various roles theatre played in Greco-Roman society (religious, social, economic etc.). Students will be expected to write critically about ancient plays both as literary texts and in their original and subsequent performance contexts.
Partner Course Code:
CLS 210
UArizona Equivalent Course:
CLAS Department Elective, Lower Division
UArizona Units:
3

Greek and Roman Mythology

Course Description:
Mythology is the study of the legends about the origins and history of a people, their deities, ancestors and heroes. The stories of the gods and legendary heroes of the Greco-Roman tradition have provided the fountainhead for literature and the arts in the service of religious and political imagery down to the present. While the emphasis will be primarily literary, with extensive readings of such writers as Homer and Vergil (noting, in passing, the influence upon later literature). The visual depiction of these myths will also be studied.
Partner Course Code:
CLS 101
UArizona Equivalent Course:
CLAS Departmental Elective, Lower division. Tier 1 Traditions & Cultures or Tier 2 Humanities.
UArizona Units:
3

Introduction to Ancient Greece and Rome

Course Description:
This course introduces students to the social and cultural history of ancient Greece and Rome via the major works of historiography, literature, art, and architecture produced by those cultures. This course is classroom-based, but an on-site visit of historical and/or cultural importance may be required.
Partner Course Code:
ARCL 100
UArizona Equivalent Course:
CLAS Departmental Elective, Lower division. Tier 1 Traditions & Cultures or Tier 2 Humanities.
UArizona Units:
3

Readings in Intermediate Latin

Course Description:
This course is intended for students who have completed at least two semesters of college level Latin. Over the course of the semester, students will read extended selections of Latin prose and/or poetry in the original and the rest in translation. Some review of grammar will be integrated into the first weeks; class meetings will focus on prepared translation and discussion, and some sight reading as students achieve understanding of the style and syntax of the ancient author(s) selected.
Partner Course Code:
LTN 250
UArizona Equivalent Course:
LAT Departmental Elective, Lower division.
UArizona Units:
3

Rome of Augustus

Course Description:
This interdisciplinary course combines archaeology, art history, history, literature and sociology to explore a defining moment in the ancient world: Rome at the time of Augustus (c.44 BC-c.14 AD). The students will create an image of the emperor Augustus through his own building projects and writings and assess the role of imperial propaganda in this process. We ask how culture, identity and power were shaped in particular contexts by social factors such as religion, gender, the economy and status, presenting case studies of building projects, review contemporary philosophical ideas and contemporary comment. This interdisciplinary course enables students to develop their skills of analysis and evaluation across a range of ancient source materials.
Partner Course Code:
ARCL 305
UArizona Equivalent Course:
CLAS Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

Communication

Data Driven Communications

Course Description:
This course focuses on building a strong foundation of knowledge regarding communications strategy analysis, big data and communications, and new communications technologies. The course aims at exploring what it means to analyze an organization’s communication efforts in the digital age. It focuses on communication practices with prospects and customers, and also on the internal processes necessary in order to enact strategic decisions.
Partner Course Code:
COM 407
UArizona Equivalent Course:
COMM Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

Digital Communications Strategy

Course Description:
This course provides students with a basic understanding of the significance of digital communications and their impact on business and marketing. The course aims at exploring the marketing methodologies for digital communications strategies for organizations and online or offline products alike. It focuses on communication practices with digital marketing prospects and customers, and also on the internal processes necessary in order to enact strategic decisions.
Partner Course Code:
COM 312
UArizona Equivalent Course:
COMM Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

Media and Gender

Course Description:
Media representations of men and women influence and affect interpretations of sexual identities, interpretations of social roles, and perceptions of quality or inequality in society. This course reviews the extent and importance of media influences through a study of representations of menand women and alternative sexualities in the popular media and advertising in the latter half of the 20th century.
Partner Course Code:
COM 301
UArizona Equivalent Course:
COMM Department Elective, Upper Division
UArizona Units:
3

Media Ethics

Course Description:
This course provides an overview for the role of media ethics in a globalized media system. It explores how ethics shape professional practice and cultural citizenship, studying how media impact cultural commons, democratic practice, and business interests. This course examines the tension between traditional media and emerging participatory cultural practice, and what role students have in shaping the future of media.
Partner Course Code:
COM 305
UArizona Equivalent Course:
COMM Department Elective, Upper Division
UArizona Units:
3

Media History

Course Description:
This course is to provide an introductory yet wide-ranging account over the emergence and development of different media throughout History, from Gutenberg’s printing press to the commercialization of social media. Based on a strong multidisciplinary outlook and a rough chronological perspective, the course explores the relationship between the adoption of technological innovations in the media sphere and social, cultural, economic and political change. The goal is to let students understand how the media not only contribute to historical development, but also influence human experience. Finally, in order to provide students with a global understanding of the topic, rather than concentrating on the West, the course includes case studies about Africa, India, and China.
Partner Course Code:
COM 100
UArizona Equivalent Course:
COMM Departmental Elective, Lower division.
UArizona Units:
3

Music Management and Communications

Course Description:
This hybrid course offers a historical account of the music business industry and provides hands-on skills for future music managers, promoters, and tour managers. Moreover, the course explores the process of production, promotion, distribution, and consumption, with a focus on the impact of converged technology on the industry and professional practice. As a matter of fact, digital download and streaming have created a domino effect on every aspect of music, not only in the recorded industry, but also in the live music business. Finally, issues of copyright and security will also be assessed.
Partner Course Code:
COMK 405
UArizona Equivalent Course:
COMM Department Elective, Upper Division
UArizona Units:
3

Public Speaking and Presentation

Course Description:
This course analyzes and applies principles of speech structures to oral presentation. Students learn to analyze audiences, adapt messages, apply critical listening skills and practice ethical decisions in preparing public speaking. Emphasis is placed on building a positive speech environment and practicing speech presentations.
Partner Course Code:
COM 203
UArizona Equivalent Course:
COMM 119
UArizona Units:
3

East Asian Studies

International Relations of East Asia

Course Description:
This course examines the nature of international relations in East Asia. Particular attention will be devoted to the positions occupied by Japan and China in the context of the Cold War, as well as to their interactions both with the other regional actors, the two Superpowers and Europe. The analysis of the factors which were generated during the phase of bipolarism will facilitate the identification of continuity and discontinuity lines in the light of globalization. Topics will include: (1) the historical development of international relations in East Asia since the mid 19th century, (2) WWII and its legacy, (3) domestic institutions and foreign policy outcomes, (4) regional security issues, (5) regional economic relations, and (6) the implications of these issues for the United States.
Partner Course Code:
IA 305
UArizona Equivalent Course:
EAS Department Elective, Upper Division
UArizona Units:
3

Economics

International Trade

Course Description:
This course introduces the students to the main concepts and methods of international trade and illustrates them with applications drawn from the real world. Topics include the rationale for international trade, identifying comparative advantage, terms of trade and the determination of world prices, tariffs and quotas, and multilateral trade agreements.
Partner Course Code:
ECO 301
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ECON Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

Money and Banking

Course Description:
This course focuses on the role of money in the economy, including its packaging and exchange (financial products, intermediaries and markets), distribution and regulation (US Federal Reserve and the commercial banking structure) and use for macroeconomic purposes (monetary policy).
Partner Course Code:
ECFN 305
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ECON Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

English

Playful Subversion: Understanding Post-Modern Text

Course Description:
The aim of the course is to situate select theoretical and literary texts within the post-modern aesthetic, and to understand both postmodern theory and post-modern writing as commentary on, and reaction to, a world disenchanted of the myth of progress, suspicious of the legitimacy of authority, and filled with anxiety over the attribute of authenticity in identity, experience, and “things in the world.” Where modernist writers have reacted with nostalgia, however, postmodernists have seen opportunity for "playful subversion" of the fundamental categories of western thought. We will consider subversion of narrative, history, identity, and gender. Where subversion aims at a clear break with power, playfulness seeks to transform this radical uncertainty into a space for individual freedom.
Partner Course Code:
ENG 308
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ENGL Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

Poetry: Genre, Techniques, and Structure

Course Description:
This introductory level literature class is designed to help students acquire the skills for reading, appreciating, and critically analyzing poetry. This course intends to introduce the students to some basic concepts about literary technique and innovation with the scope of honing their critical thinking skills. Students will not only be guided through the inspiring world of poetry, but they will also be steered towards a deeper and more insightful analysis of its purpose. While being introduced to the origins of poetry from its solely alliterative nature through to its varied structural development, students will learn to appreciate and interpret meaning, analytically and emotionally. Individual and distinctive interpretation by each student will be the basis of stimulating discussions and debates.
Partner Course Code:
ENG 206
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ENGL Departmental Elective, Lower division.
UArizona Units:
3

Publishing Practicum: From Literary Acquisitions to Book Publicity

Course Description:
This course will lead students through the process by which a manuscript becomes a published book, with weekly hands-on workshops in acquisitions, developmental editing, course adoption, and book publicity. Questions we will consider include: To what extent is selecting work a political act, a form of literary activism, an intervention into the existing Canon? How can editors actively build community around innovative multicultural texts? And what steps can editors take to ensure that their books are adopted into educators’ curriculum, boosting sales as well as creating conversation and dialogue around a particular book? It will include guest speakers from global publishing houses and award-winning presses.
Partner Course Code:
ENG 414
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ELCR Department Elective, Upper Division
UArizona Units:
3

Survey of British Literature II

Course Description:
This course surveys the major writers of England from the Romantic and Victorian periods and through the twentieth century. The course emphasizes historical and cultural influences on writers such as Blake, Coleridge, Wordsworth, Keats, Dickens, Arnold, Browning, Joyce, Eliot, and Woolf.
Partner Course Code:
ENG 201
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ENGL Department Elective, ENGL Departmental Elective, Lower division. Tier 1 Traditions & Cultures or Tier 2 Humanities.
UArizona Units:
3

Travel Writing

Course Description:
This workshop instructs students in the mechanics of travel writing from research, interviewing techniques and pitching editors to crafting essays and articles for newspapers, magazines, books, and the internet.
Partner Course Code:
ENG 322
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ENGL Department Elective, Upper Division
UArizona Units:
3

Writing Fiction for Children and Young Adults

Course Description:
This advanced writing course is designed to develop students’ skills in writing fiction expressly for children and young adults. The course will focus on the writing process and the approaches to writing for various age groups within the genre, specifically examining story structure, character, plot, and theme. In addition to writing and work-shopping their own work, students will read and analyse texts from classic and contemporary children’s and YA literature.
Partner Course Code:
ENG 317
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ENGL Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

Writing for Business

Course Description:
This course teaches students how to write well and successfully in a business environment. Students learn to research and write presentations, reports, memos, business letters, press releases, newsletters, brochures and pitch letters and print ads.
Partner Course Code:
BUEN 307 A
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ENGL 307
UArizona Units:
3

Writing from Theory

Course Description:
This course is a seminar on the principles of effective expository writing with a focus on the critical perspectives and theories that enliven contemporary literary, art, and cultural studies. Through an historical survey of critical theory, including an introduction to relevant terminology, the course will cover various types of arguments, appropriate to different concerns and cultural contexts. The theory addressed in this course spans theories of race, class, gender and national identity, postmodern and poststructuralist perspectives, Marxist critique, and psychoanalytic approaches. Writing assignments will provide students with the opportunity to apply these theories to literary works, film, painting, and built space.
Partner Course Code:
ENG 202 A
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ENGL Departmental Elective, Lower division.
UArizona Units:
3

English & Creative Writing

Creative Non-Fiction Writing

Course Description:
Nonfiction is a genre that has grown more diverse and creative than ever, embracing all styles from serious to whimsical and encompassing every topic imaginable. This course will focus on the creative process and the generation of several difference forms of writing within the nonfiction genre, including the personal essay, the memoir, biography, and the journalistic or magazine profile. Through the examination of professional examples of creative nonfiction, discussion, and critiques, students will become acquainted with the techniques and tools used to build a strong portfolio of literary and journalistic pieces.
Partner Course Code:
ENG 313
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ENGL Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

Family & Consumer Sciences

Personal Finance

Course Description:
In Personal Finance, students explore how individuals should manage their money. Students discuss basic financial concepts, such as the time value of money, and how to interpret interest rates. They examine personal loans, including credit cards, auto loans, and home mortgages. The second part of the course is primarily devoted to the study of investing in stocks and bonds, including a discussion of money market and mutual funds and their role as individual saving instruments in various societies. Insurance, retirement planning and estate planning will also be discussed. To wrap up, students will learn how to integrate all the components into a comprehensive financial plan.
Partner Course Code:
FNC 211
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ACCT Departmental Elective, Lower division.
UArizona Units:
3

Fashion & Consumers

Consumer Behavior

Course Description:
Figuring out what makes consumers tick lies at the core of much of modern marketing. This course enables students to gain an understanding of the psychological and sociological theories that form the basis of consumer behavior studies, how they relate to the real world and how these theories are applied in business practice. This is an area of study that is of interest not only to students of marketing, but also to potential public policy makers, consumer advocates and, perhaps most importantly, consumers.
Partner Course Code:
MKT 301
UArizona Equivalent Course:
MKTG Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

Film & Television

Audio Production and Post-Production

Course Description:
This course teaches students basic fluency in the use of sound for film. Students will gain an understanding of the way that sound works, its aesthetic and formal qualities, and specific ways it works in film language. Students will then learn to apply sound concepts to the writing, recording, editing, and mixing of film projects. Specific skills taught in the class include: recording techniques for dialogue, sound effects and ambient sound; dialogue editing; foley and dubbing; sound effect creation and mixing; ambient sound design; use of music; audio processing, and mix-down techniques. These skills will all be taught within the conceptual frameworks of their roles in storytelling, point-of-view, and focalization. The class consists of a mixture of lectures and analysis workshops, as well as weekly recording sessions and in-class editing exercises. Laboratory course fee Euro75.
Partner Course Code:
FDM 203
UArizona Equivalent Course:
FTV Department Elective, Lower Division, Tier 2 Arts/General Education: Exploring Perspectives - Artist
UArizona Units:
3

Film Directing

Course Description:
This is a course that brings students’ fluency of cinematic language to a more advanced stage by expanding upon and synthesizing the shooting and editing techniques. The class introduces the conceptual and technical framework necessary to shoot and edit dual-system sound films, block and shoot dialogue scenes, perform dramatic analysis to scripts, and apply that analysis to a more sophisticated use of camera work and complex editing strategies. Course fee Euro 75.
Partner Course Code:
FLM 327
UArizona Equivalent Course:
FTV Department Elective, Upper Division
UArizona Units:
3

Film History

Course Description:
Film history is interwoven with world history. The cultural influences, ideological roots and theoretical underpinnings of the medium define the cinema. This course will survey the history of international film, noting the major figures who developed the medium and the societal influences that shaped their work.
Partner Course Code:
FLM 209
UArizona Equivalent Course:
FTV Department Elective, Lower Division
UArizona Units:
3

Introduction to Filmmaking

Course Description:
This is a course will teach the fundamentals of fiction filmmaking to students with little to no experience. Students will learn to create film story ideas, plan them for shooting, operate video cameras for shooting, as well as basic video editing for post-production. Specific topics include: understanding the formal foundations of cinematic storytelling, basic technical skills and concepts of video camera and lens operations, scene pre-visualization using blocking and shooting diagrams, the basic skills of shooting on location, as well as the basic techniques of film editing. The class consists of a mixture of lectures and analysis workshops, as well as hand-on shooting and editing exercises. Laboratory course fee Euro 75.
Partner Course Code:
FLM 150
UArizona Equivalent Course:
FTV Department Elective, Lower Division
UArizona Units:
3

Video Post-Production

Course Description:
This course teaches students fluency in the visual language of fiction film editing at a beginner level. The focus of the class is developing the conceptual and technical skills needed to edit simple fiction film projects using Adobe Premiere. This includes: understanding the formal and aesthetic foundation of film editing (with an in-depth exploration of foundational editing grammar and vocabulary), learning the rhetorical strategies of editing and how it effects storytelling, as well as the technical skills needed to create, organize, draft, and complete the editing of short fiction films projects. Technical topics covered include: asset and project management, correct editing workflows from assemble cuts to fine cuts, working with basic sound editing, title/text design, as well as exporting. However, the major part of the course will be spent on storytelling techniques and how it relates to editing. The class consists of a mixture of lectures and analysis workshops, as well as weekly in-class editing exercises.
Partner Course Code:
FLM 101
UArizona Equivalent Course:
FTV Department Elective, Lower Division
UArizona Units:
3

For-credit Field Trips and Workshops

Dante's Florence

Course Description:
This 1-credit weekend fieldtrip course presents students with a view of the city of Florence focused on its history as a medieval city of culture, home to Italy’s most famous poet Dante Alighieri. The course will take advantage of the city’s rich artistic history by visiting places of historical, literary and artistic importance that will inform the student’s understanding of the medieval context, as well as places relating to or referenced by Dante in his writings, such as the Duomo and Battistero, the Church of Santa Maria Novella with its frescoes depicting scenes from the afterlife inspired by the Divine Comedy, the Church of Santa Croce with its tombs (including an empty one for Dante) of famous Italians, the Church Santa Margherita dei Cerchi, Dante’s family church, and the Casa di Dante Museum. Students will pay a fee to cover the cost of the field-trip. Conducted in English.
Partner Course Code:
IS 253
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ITAL Department Elective, Lower Division
UArizona Units:
1

International Organizations in Geneva

Course Description:
A weekend field study trip to Geneva: students will visit the main International Organizations seated in Geneva (World Trade Organization [WTO], World Health Organization [WHO], United Nations’ High Commission for Refugees [UNHCR], International Labour Organization [ILO], Palais des Nations and the International Red Cross [IRC]). Scope and mandate of the different Organizations will be illustrated to the students by UN and IRC officials. Pre- or co-requisites: A lower-level Political Science or European history course. Students will pay a fee to cover the cost of the field-study trip.
Partner Course Code:
IA 352
UArizona Equivalent Course:
POL Department Elective, Upper Division
UArizona Units:
1

Sculpture in Clay

Course Description:
This intensive sculpture workshop in clay takes place outside Rome with one meeting at the AUR campus after the workshop. Clay is one of the oldest materials used by humankind for the creation of basic utensils (cooking pots, drinking cups etc.) as well as sculpture. The students will develop basic sculpture techniques and will be introduced to the history of sculpture in relation to this material. Basic sculptural forms will be discussed as well as the development of abstract sculpture. Students can work on figurative themes, including portraits and the human form.
Partner Course Code:
ART 251
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ART Departmental Elective, Lower division. Tier 2 Arts.
UArizona Units:
1

Sicily: The Archaeology of the Hellenistic Mediterranean

Course Description:
This course explores the ancient archaeological sites of Eastern Sicily – from the archaic period to the Roman. The trip will introduce students to the cities Syracuse and Catania, which are both characterized by indigenous origins, founded as Greek colonies in the 8th century BCE, enjoyed autonomous rule under Sicilian tyrants, and then finally came under Roman rule as the first Roman province in the 3rd century BCE. Preliminary lecture(s) will cover the concepts of both Greek colonialism, as well as the spread of Roman imperialism and increasing overseas aggression, and briefly, Sicily’s post-classical history. Visits in each city will include visits to archaeological and art museums, important ancient archaeological remains, and topographical walks. Students with interests in ancient colonialism, imperialism, urbanism, military history, and layered cultural identities across space and time will benefit from Sicily’s unique position as a strategic Mediterranean outpost. The course is an ideal appendix to any course dealing with the art, archaeology, or history of Greece and/or Rome, allowing students to apply their knowledge of the eternal city, and observe similarities and differences of this multicultural island.
Partner Course Code:
ARCL 252
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ANTH Departmental Elective, Lower division. Tier 1 or Tier 2 Individuals & Societies.
UArizona Units:
1

History

Caesar, Cicero, and the Collapse of the Roman Republic

Course Description:
The Roman Republic traditionally began in 509 and lasted until the dictatorship of Julius Caesar (46-44). This course concentrates on the last fifty years of the Republic down to 42 when the Republican forces were finally defeated at Philippi. Emphasis is given to reading and analyzing primary texts (in translation) with particular importance given to the works of Cicero and Caesar.
Partner Course Code:
CLHS 302
UArizona Equivalent Course:
HIST Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

Italian

Cultural Topics in Italian

Course Description:
IN ITALIAN. This course focuses on strengthening the student’s knowledge and use of Italian at an advanced academic level while introducing student to major themes of Italian modern culture. Through the viewing of films and reading and analysis of literary texts and articles, the course explores topics relating to contemporary Italy, such as immigration and emigration and issues and challenges facing young Italians. The course enlarges the student’ perspectives on Italy today by exploring various interpretations of cultural phenomena, with particular attention to artistic, social and historical aspects. 
Partner Course Code:
ITL 301
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ITAL Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

Elementary Italian I

Course Description:
In this course students establish an introductory base in the Italian language in the four areas of language skills: listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. At the successful completion of this course students will be able to demonstrate proficiency in everyday spoken Italian by performing the following functions: greet people and introduce themselves, give and follow simple directions, respond to and ask questions, describe their families and friends, order items in a café, discuss their life at school and hobbies, express likes and dislikes, and recount recent past actions. Students will be able to read simple written texts in Italian and write short paragraphs on familiar topics. Students will also have gained specific knowledge about contemporary Italy through cultural readings on topics such as family life, pastimes, and food and wine culture.
Partner Course Code:
ITL 101 A
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ITAL 101 Elementary Italian I
UArizona Units:
4

Elementary Italian II

Course Description:
This course, open to students who have taken ITL 101 or equivalent or the appropriate placement examination, is a continuation of ITL 101, Elementary Italian I. The course focuses on vocabulary expansion and strengthening the four language skills of speaking, listening, writing, and reading in order to provide students with the ability to converse on familiar social situations related to school, recreation, and particular interests, provide oral descriptions in the major time frames (past, present, and future), read short written texts, and write short compositions on familiar topics
Partner Course Code:
ITL 102 A
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ITAL 102
UArizona Units:
4

Intermediate Italian I Through Film

Course Description:
IN ITALIAN. This course is designed to improve Italian language skills at the intermediary level through an exploration of contemporary Italian film. This course is therefore designed to develop competency not only in grammatical structures but also strengthen listening and speaking skills and expand vocabulary acquisition. By watching and discussing clips from contemporary Italian movies, students will analyze idiomatic expressions, lexicon, grammatical structures, spoken and non‐verbal elements of language and Italian culture in order to gain linguistic competence and familiarize themselves with various aspects of contemporary Italian society.
Partner Course Code:
ITL 200
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ITAL Departmental Elective, Lower division. Tier 1 Traditions & Cultures or Tier 2 Humanities.
UArizona Units:
3

Intermediate Italian II Through Music

Course Description:
This course is designed to improve Italian language skills at the upper‐intermediary level through an exploration of contemporary Italian music. This course is therefore designed to develop competency not only in grammatical structures but also strengthen listening and speaking skills and expand vocabulary acquisition. By listening to and discussing Italian songs, students will analyze idiomatic expressions, vocabulary, grammatical structures as well as explore aspects of Italian culture in order to gain linguistic and cultural competence. Conducted in Italian.
Partner Course Code:
ITL 250
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ITAL Departmental Elective, Lower division.
UArizona Units:
3

Introduction to Italian Language and Culture

Course Description:
Open to students with no previous training in Italian, the course introduces features of the Italian language needed for interaction in everyday practical situations, such as the caffè, restaurant, accommodation and in shops. The course satisfies a limited number of immediate needs necessary for survival in the target language culture. Cultural topics, such as religion in Italy, Italian geography, and Italian families will also be studied through readings in English, in order to familiarize the student with certain aspects of contemporary Italian society and culture.
Partner Course Code:
ITL 100 A
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ITAL Departmental Elective, Lower division. Tier 1 Traditions and Cultures or Tier 2 Humanities.
UArizona Units:
3

Italian Studies

Cultural Diversity in Italy

Course Description:
The course introduces students to the different practices and experiences of cultural diversity and its challenges in contemporary Italy. The course will analyze the transition of Italy from a country of emigration to a country of both emigration and immigration. The first half of the course provides students with an overview of the history of migrations from, within and to Italy and the responses which have emerged in legislation, political discourses and organizations, civil society and a variety of media, highlighting both racist and anti‐racist reactions. The second half examines the experiences of various minority groups in Italy and of the second generations, emphasizing, where possible, their own descriptions of life in present‐day Italy.
Partner Course Code:
IS 213
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ITAL Departmental Elective, Lower division. Tier 1 Traditions and Cultures or Tier 2 Humanities.
UArizona Units:
3

Identity in Fascist Italy

Course Description:
This interdisciplinary course examines the dictatorship that ruled Italy between 1922 and 1943. It will address the relationship between culture and politics, public and private, Fascist biopolitics; anti--Fascism; fascist colonialism and racism; the cult of Mussolini; and Fascist-era feminities and masculinities. Secondary sources will be combined with reading of primary texts, such as Fascist speeches and anti-Fascist novels, and viewing of newsreels and films produced during Fascism. Later literary and cinematic works depicting the period will also be studied. Conducted in English.
Partner Course Code:
IS 306
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ITAL Department Elective, Upper Division
UArizona Units:
3

Italian Culture at the Movies

Course Description:
This course explores the characteristics of Italian Contemporary Culture as viewed through cinema. It will focus on a selection of Italian films from World War II to the present in order to gain an overview of the dramatic economic, social and political changes in Italian society over the last 55 years. Clips from such emblematic films as The Bicycle Thief, Roma Città Aperta, la Dolce Vita, Una Giornata Particola, Cinema Paradiso, Caro Diario, la Meglio Gioventù, L’Orchestra di Piazza Vittorio, I Cento Passi, and others will provide students with insight into topics such as fascism, the Catholic church, evolving attitudes towards women, the years of economic boom, political instability, rural poverty, the “southern” question, the mafia, and immigration both to and from Italy. Class discussions will deal with relevant aspects of Italian society and history based on the films as well as the assigned readings. Films will be shown with English subtitles. Conducted in English.
Partner Course Code:
IS 206
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ITAL Departmental Elective, Lower division. Tier 1 or Tier 2 Individuals & Societies.
UArizona Units:
3

Italian Food and Culture

Course Description:
This interdisciplinary course will focus on the social and cultural aspects of food and eating in different geographical areas with a special emphasis on Italy and its history. The course will be taught through a variety of readings, class discussions and presentations and there will also be some practical experiences. Please note that this is not a cooking course.
Partner Course Code:
IS 212 A
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ITAL Departmental Elective, Lower division. Tier 1 Traditions and Cultures or Tier 2 Humanities.
UArizona Units:
3

Italian Media and Popular Culture

Course Description:
This course has a thematic approach, applying the analytical theories of cultural studies to contemporary Italian media and popular culture, focusing on: the evolution of Italian print and broadcast media in terms of their impact on Italian culture and society; the effect of Italy’s regional character on sports, use of language, gastronomic traditions; the role of folktales, popular theatre and folk music; popular expressions of religious life (Carnival, Passion Plays etc); the relationship between local craftsmanship and high fashion. Students will apply and develop their analytical skills by actively engaging with these phenomena through field trips, case-studies and example texts. Conducted in English.
Partner Course Code:
IS 320
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ITAL Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

Italian Women Writers

Course Description:
This course presents an overview of women's fiction in Italy from the turn-of-the-century context, with writers such as Neera and Sibilla Aleramo, to the present day, with Elena Ferrante and Dacia Maraini. The course will examine women’s changing role within Italian society and issues such as sexual violence, motherhood, the search for self-determination and autonomy and paths to political awareness. Conducted in English.
Partner Course Code:
IS 316
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ITAL Department Elective, Upper Division
UArizona Units:
3

Travels To/Through Italy: Representations of Contacts Between Cultures

Course Description:
The depiction of Italy as a member of the G8 and NATO, a leading provider of fashion, cinema, cars, design, and cuisine, is relatively recent, though widely held. But Italy as the seat of a highly prized way of life traces back through the centuries, with many writers declaring their admiration, from Goethe, De Stael and Stendhal, to Milton and Shakespeare. To understand Italy’s contemporary image in the world, this course seeks to understand some of the earlier representations of Italy and Italians from Dante, through the Renaissance and Baroque periods, the Risorgimento, the Great Migration, the Economic Boom and la dolce vita, and down to the present time. A primary goal of the course is to connect students’ experiences in Rome and Italy more generally with the experiences of other travelers and with the rich and diverse history of what being Italian is. Specific themes will include geography, the persistence of classicism in Italy to the present day, paganism and Christianity, northern Europe vs. the Mediterranean, post-Renaissance decline, rationalism vs. passion, localism vs. nationalism, civilization and the natural. Students will come to realize that, beyond the Italian state, there are many “Italies” conditioned by a variety of historical, political, economic, social, cultural, and religious circumstances.
Partner Course Code:
IS 220
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ITAL Departmental Elective, Lower division. Tier 1 Traditions and Cultures or Tier 2 Humanities.
UArizona Units:
3

Journalism

Principles and Practice of Journalism

Course Description:
This course explores the definition, qualities of, evaluation and selection, the channels and audiences of news. This theoretical introduction to the course will be followed by concentration on the actual practice of journalism; reporting (gathering information), news style, the form and organization of news stories, and the writing of various types of news stories: hard news, features, interviews, etc.
Partner Course Code:
COM 218
UArizona Equivalent Course:
JOUR Department Elective, Lower Division
UArizona Units:
3

Sportswriting

Course Description:
In this course students will learn how to write a sports story. They will also examine issues of race and gender in sports, hero worship and fanaticism, and sportsmanship and how the sports public perceives and interprets it. The course also examines the ethics of what sports journalists do and why they do it.
Partner Course Code:
COM 323
UArizona Equivalent Course:
JOUR Department Elective, Upper Division
UArizona Units:
3

Latin

Beginning Latin I

Course Description:
Open to students with no previous training in Latin, this course offers an introduction to the fundamentals of the language. Major emphasis is given to grammar and syntax, composition and reading. The course develops direct reading comprehension of Latin from graduated texts, short stories and dramas; and through them provides an introduction to ancient Roman civilization. The course also aims at building a grammatical foundation to develop further levels of proficiency.
Partner Course Code:
LTN 101
UArizona Equivalent Course:
LAT 101 Elementary Latin I
UArizona Units:
3

Law, Undergraduate

International Business Law

Course Description:
This course provides an introduction to concepts of global international law and regulation relevant to private business organizations and persons contemplating and implementing tangible business transactions. The course of study will refer to direct source materials, such as treaties, statutes, case law studies and transaction analysis. Contract and arbitration simulations enable students to explore negotiation and drafting aspects of doing business globally. Ethical issues pertinent to the international business person will also be considered.
Partner Course Code:
BUS 302
UArizona Equivalent Course:
BNAD Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

Math

Statistics I: Descriptive Statistics

Course Description:
This course develops basic concepts of probability and statistics with an emphasis on application.
Partner Course Code:
MTH 102 A
UArizona Equivalent Course:
MATH 107
UArizona Units:
3

Statistics II: Inferential Statistics

Course Description:
This course is designed to have a more in-depth comprehension of the nature of data values presented in the major fields offered at AUR. This class will focus on inferential methods to make predictions on targeted populations. Students will learn how to collect sample data, how to classify these data into different variables, and how to place them in charts, contingency, and bivariate tables. Finally, students will learn, by the use of inferential Statistics, how to cross all these variables to determine whether a relationship exists among them in relation to potential populations. The goal of this class is to teach students how to support their research statistically. The final exam for this class will be a research paper in which students support their findings by analyzing a variety of data sets. Graphs and calculations will be presented by the use of the SPSS software.
Partner Course Code:
MTH 103
UArizona Equivalent Course:
SBS 200
UArizona Units:
3

Music

Masterpieces of Italian Opera

Course Description:
This course covers the historical beginnings of Italian opera in the Renaissance period, as well as the development of opera from the Baroque period through the Romantic period. In addition. Students will attend live operatic performances at the Teatro dell’Opera di Roma, Rome’s international opera theater.
Partner Course Code:
MUS 201
UArizona Equivalent Course:
MUS Departmental Elective, Lower division. Tier 2 Arts.
UArizona Units:
3

Personal & Family Financial Planning

Principles of Marketing

Course Description:
An overview of the marketing function, its importance to strategic decision making in business, and its practical relation to other functions within the organization and in the external environment, the course is designed around the very easily accessible concept of “The Marketing Mix.” Students explore how marketers analyze and segment markets, select certain segments to “target” and then position their products to respond to the needs of those segments. They investigate the challenges involved in researching, creating, promoting, pricing and distributing products to target customers in both U.S. and international markets.
Partner Course Code:
MKT 200 A
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ELCR Departmental Elective, Lower division.
UArizona Units:
3

Physics

Explorations in Physics

Course Description:
A part activity-based and part lecture-based course in physics and its fundamental laws designed for the non-science major. Part I covers units on Motion, Forces, Energy and Momentum. The historical development of science and scientific theories is briefly touched on in parallel to unit studies. We will define space, time, velocity, mass and time through an empirical way. Part II covers units on Waves, Sound, Light, Sight and Rainbows. Students will be able to apply laws of physics to analyze both ideal and real world events.
Partner Course Code:
PHYS 102
UArizona Equivalent Course:
PHYS Departmental Elective, Lower division.
UArizona Units:
3

Political Science

Conflict and Peace in the Mediterranean

Course Description:
This course addresses recent political and social changes in the Mediterranean area, with a focus on the eruption of political conflicts and the causes behind them. In recent years, a number of Mediterranean states have experienced a struggle between secular and religious forces over political power, and we will look at this struggle via a series of case studies from the three main regions of the Mediterranean area: the Middle East, North Africa, and Southern Europe. While stressing a comparative perspective, regional variations will be addressed throughout the course. Rather than proposing ‘the Mediterranean’ as an essential unit, it will be discussed how different discourses (political and cultural) are part of the creation of the Mediterranean as an ‘area’. For example, in the context of the Barcelona process, the Mediterranean area is imagined as a security zone and as a European area of policy making. The approach is multi-disciplinary, combining political science, sociology, history and anthropology.
Partner Course Code:
POL 314
UArizona Equivalent Course:
POL Departmental Elective, Upper Division
UArizona Units:
3

Conflict Resolution and Negotiation

Course Description:
Conflict is part of daily life: it can be destructive as well as constructive but it needs to be dealt with productively. Resolution is a collaborative process by which differences are handled and outcomes are jointly agreed by the interested parties. It is the transformation of the relationship and situation such that solutions are sustainable and self-correcting in the long term. This course will introduce the student to conflict, the cause, how it happens and why it occurs. Techniques and methods to approach, manage and resolve will be introduced, including good listening and communication skills. Various forms of intervention will be examined and applied: negotiation from a humanitarian perspective with armed groups, using selected case studies, will be examined and applied in depth.
Partner Course Code:
IA 403
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ELCR Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

Current American Foreign Policy

Course Description:
This course is an in-depth study of American foreign policy. The course will briefly survey the history of American Foreign Policy which will serve to approach current foreign policy issues. Which are the main issues in today’s American foreign policy? What factors shape American foreign policy? How is American Foreign Policy carried out? How does American foreign policy work together with International Organizations (like the UN), military alliances (like NATO) and regional organizations (like the EU)? The students will be expected to carry out individual work analyzing American foreign policy in specific regions or countries around the world. There will be a strong focus on contemporary political events and how to understand and interpret these.
Partner Course Code:
IA 401
UArizona Equivalent Course:
POL Department Elective, Upper Division
UArizona Units:
3

Democracy, Populism, and Authoritarianism

Course Description:
This course offers an informative introduction to the complexities of government across space and time, highlighting regional trends on a global scale. This implies an analysis of: the purpose of governments; whether sovereignty is (or should be) accompanied with duties and responsibilities or not; the functions of political institutions; and the relevant actors in political processes in the global era. The meaning of complex and sometimes contested concepts such as democracy, democratization, populism and authoritarianism will be explored, and particular attention will be devoted to populist movements that challenge political establishments and consolidated democratic institutions.
Partner Course Code:
POL 313
UArizona Equivalent Course:
POL Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

Global Politics

Course Description:
The changes in world politics over the last 15-20 years have been both sudden and dramatic. This course provides the students with diverse conceptual frameworks for understanding the current transformation of global politics. How basic political science concepts (like state, power, political movements, governance) need to be readdressed in light of these changes will be discussed. The current stage of globalization will be explored by historical comparison with earlier periods of political integration and disintegration, going back to Antiquity.
Partner Course Code:
IA 201
UArizona Equivalent Course:
POL Departmental Elective, Lower division. Tier 1 or Tier 2 Individuals & Societies.
UArizona Units:
3

International Human Rights

Course Description:
A growing number of international conventions impose human rights obligations on States parties. They also assign to the so-called treaty bodies, as well as to regional courts, the task of ensuring compliance with human rights standards. As of 2006, the UN Human Rights Council monitors respect for human rights by member States. Since the 1990s, the human rights regime has been enriched by its encounter with criminal justice while non-state actors, such as NGOs, play an increasingly relevant role. The course, through an illustration of the general framework as well as an analysis of selected issues, is aimed at understanding how human rights have become a part of the legal system of the international community.
Partner Course Code:
IA 307
UArizona Equivalent Course:
POL Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

International Law

Course Description:
This course is a study of the nature and sources of international law, tracing its historical development and concluding with a discussion of recent proposals to strengthen world law. Also examined are recent events that have made international law more enforceable, such as the work of international tribunals and the International Court of Justice.
Partner Course Code:
IA 402
UArizona Equivalent Course:
POL Department Elective, Upper Division
UArizona Units:
3

Introduction to Ethics

Course Description:
An introduction to ethics and associated philosophical issues. The basic concepts and techniques of moral reasoning will be introduced, along with some of the major moral theories. Particular policy issues in which ethical reasoning plays a crucial role will be examined, such as justice, paternalism, globalization and international aid, and bioethics across time and space. Challenges to moral reasoning such as cultural relativism and psychological egoism will also be examined.
Partner Course Code:
POL 203
UArizona Equivalent Course:
PHIL Departmental Elective, Lower division. Tier 1 Traditions & Cultures or Tier 2 Humanities.
UArizona Units:
3

Introduction to International Relations: History and Concepts

Course Description:
For many years, it was argued that IR was a branch of Political Science concerned with the ‘international’ rather than the ‘domestic’ sphere of political life. According to most descriptions, the ultimate raison d’etre of IR was to explain why wars happened and how peace could be sustained over time. The main subjects were states, and the focus was on dynamics between states in an anarchic world. The modern study of IR incorporates, inter alia, many different actors, not just states (e.g. International Organizations, Non-Governmental Organizations, Multi-National Corporations, Social Movements, Civil Society); the study of the environment; the emergence of an international human rights regime; the reasons for state failure; the degree to which globalization as a phenomenon is altering the structure of international society; and, increasingly, the sources of disorder in an age of international terror; hegemony versus multipolarism. Students will be able to debateconcepts like: balance of power, collective security, international legal arrangements, and globalization. This course is both an introduction to International Relations and a useful transmission belt to those going on to study IR after their first year. The course fullfils information technology and oral presentation requirements.
Partner Course Code:
IA 100
UArizona Equivalent Course:
POL 202
UArizona Units:
3

Political Movements in Europe

Course Description:
Offered in SESSION 2: This course provides an in-depth look at the various political forces in Europe. The course involves a historical look at two important political movements of the twentieth century, fascism and communism, and will discuss how the European Union to a large extent developed as a reaction to overcome these movements. The course takes a fresh look at the political structures and the political culture of the major founding states of the European Community (France, Germany, Italy) and of those that emerged from the collapse of communism and decided to `return to Europe ´. In order to analyze the characteristics and the diversity of nation-states within a global and especially within a European context, the course will focus on the role played by the transnational party groups represented in the European Parliament as well.
Partner Course Code:
POL 305
UArizona Equivalent Course:
POL Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

Politics, Philosophy, and Religion

Course Description:
The course analyzes the reciprocal influences of Politics and Religion and asks how Philosophy has enquired into the interdependency of these two essential dimensions of human experience and social life. The aim of the course is to understand how religion affects politics and vice versa by considering the theoretical background offered by major philosophers and theorists. Through a combination of historical and theoretical analysis students will be provided with essential tools to examine and critically discuss various case studies, from early modern history to the present. Themes and issues include: Religion and Morality; Civil Religion and the role(s) of Religion in Politics; the Church and the State; Religious Liberty in Early Modern Europe; Religion as a factor of Social Change; Secularization; the Sacralization of Politics; Religion and Totalitarianism; Religion and Democracy; Post-Secularization.
Partner Course Code:
PORE 323
UArizona Equivalent Course:
RELI Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

U.S. and Europe Since 1945

Course Description:
This course examines U.S. influence in the reconstruction of Europe after WWII, the Marshall Plan and the development of the idea of European integration, the U.S. as a world power with a permanent military presence in Europe, and the birth and evolution of NATO. Students will also analyze tension over decolonization in Suez, ‘the Special Relationship’ between the U.S. and Britain, tension with France and harmony with Germany, the end of the Cold War, the new EU and the new NATO. Evolution of Transatlantic relations after September 11 and during and after the second war Gulf War will also be examined.
Partner Course Code:
IA 203
UArizona Equivalent Course:
POL Departmental Elective, Lower division.
UArizona Units:
3

Religious Studies

Religion in a Pluralistic World

Course Description:
This course examines the issue of religious pluralism, explores the relationship between religious truth and (in)tolerance, and examines how different religious traditions treat religious truth-claims in regard to the social and political context in which they operate. The course examines the issues of pluralism, (in)tolerance and the interferences between the religious and the socio-political realm, both historically and in the context of the contemporary world. This course may involve on-site classes and Friday/Saturday field trips to some of the major religious sites in Rome and Italy.
Partner Course Code:
REL 200
UArizona Equivalent Course:
RELI Departmental Elective, Lower division. Tier 1 Traditions & Cultures or Tier 2 Humanities.
UArizona Units:
3

Sociology

Introduction to Sociology

Course Description:
This course introduces students to the systematic study of human society from the perspective of sociology. The course begins with a presentation of classical sociological thinkers such as Marx, Durkheim and Weber and discusses sociology as a particular view on society connected to the sociological method. The course debates a series of classical topics within sociology with examples and case studies from modern day societies: deviance, class, social interaction, social stratification, marriage and family, gender, age, religion and population dynamics. Why societies have divergent norms, rules, and patterns and how do these rules form and why? The last part of the course will briefly introduce contemporary theories of modernity, post-modernity, or “liquid modernity”, and will open up toward a global perspective by debating sociology’s role in understanding contemporary globalization.
Partner Course Code:
SOC 100
UArizona Equivalent Course:
SOC 101. Tier 1 or 2 Individuals & Societies.
UArizona Units:
3

Living Rome: Urban Spaces, Culture, and Identity

Course Description:
This course will give students the opportunity to actively explore the multiple dimensions of the City of Rome systematically and on the basis of a theoretical framework of urbanism, cultural studies and social theory. The students will examine how the city impacts its citizens, its businesses and social organizations. The course satisfies information technology requirements.
Partner Course Code:
SOC 120
UArizona Equivalent Course:
Sociology Departmental Elective, Lower division. Tier 1 or Tier 2 Individuals & Societies.
UArizona Units:
3

Sport and Society

Course Description:
This course will provide a core of knowledge of sport’s role in the development of the modern world. It will ground students in the basic theories, methods and practices of sport history while developing a basic knowledge of the political, economic and social development of a variety of country’s across the globe. To this end, the class will include notions of different historical patters and sociological developments to show commonalities and differences between countries in relations to the function and role of sport. Classes will be based around lectures and structured group break-out work. Groups will then report back to the class and all participants will be encouraged to venture opinions. Teaching will also include the use of video material and site visits.
Partner Course Code:
HSSO 208
UArizona Equivalent Course:
SOC Departmental Elective, Lower division.
UArizona Units:
3

Spring Semester Courses

Anthropology

Conservation and Restoration: Ethics and Principles

Course Description:
This introductory course surveys the history of conservation and restoration, and addresses current ethical dilemmas faced by curators, art historians, scientists, and archaeologists. Students will debate the various issues involved in the care of cultural heritage with reference to professional organizations, special interest groups, cultural identity and economic development. Present and past use of an artifact, whether as a functional object, as a cultural symbol, as an historical record, or as a domestic space, requires that the conservator understand both the tangible and intangible nature of object. Particular reference will be made to the art and archaeology of Rome.
Partner Course Code:
AHAR 207
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ANTH Departmental Elective, Lower division. Tier 1 or Tier 2 Individuals & Societies.
UArizona Units:
3

Egyptian Art and Archaeology

Course Description:
This course is an introduction to the history and civilization of Egypt. The aim of the course is to provide a broad overview of Egyptian society and culture as revealed through art and archaeology. The first half of the course will follow a chronological path covering the emergence and decline of Egyptian civilization. After the midterm exam, the classes will explore themes. The course will also cover the re-discovery of Egypt by the west and the dilemmas faced by modern Egypt in caring for this remarkable heritage.
Partner Course Code:
AHAR 214
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ANTH Departmental Elective, Lower division. Tier 1 Traditions and Cultures or Tier 2 Humanities.
UArizona Units:
3

Forensic Geo-Archaeology: Materials and Methods Online Course

Course Description:
Geoarchaeology is the use of geoscience methodology to determine past events. Using these techniques in a legal context constitutes forensic geoarchaeology. This online course introduces students to this specialization. The course will cover the methodology of investigating burials and analyzing geoscientific data. Procedural issues such as interaction with other forensics experts and the police and the impact of popular television shows on public perception will also be covered. Much of the course will be in the form of case studies of both solved and unsolved crimes. We will investigate cases from the facts that make up each side to the potential evidence useful to expose culprits. This online course will be full of discussions about the cases and creative approaches to reaching the solutions. The approach is hands-on so students will have a change to participate in the process, not simply study it.
Partner Course Code:
ARC 312
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ANTH Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

Investigating Archaeology: Methods and Techniques for Analyzing the Past

Course Description:
This course in archaeological techniques introduces students to the principles of survey, excavation, post-excavation analysis, scientific testing and heritage through a mixture of on-site visits, classroom lectures, practical classes and fieldwork. The course will begin with a consideration of the 'idea' of the past and examine the historical development of archaeology. The course will then explore the key fieldwork techniques used to survey, excavate and record sites and monuments before considering how scientific techniques can date and analyze artifacts and environmental evidence. Contemporary issues of heritage practice, with particular reference to Rome, will be addressed in conjunction with a group project. The course will make use of ongoing excavation and research in Rome and Italy, and it is possible that this will necessitate some weekend fieldwork.
Partner Course Code:
ARC 104
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ANTH Departmental Elective, Lower division.
UArizona Units:
3

Roman Archaeology On-Site

Course Description:
This is an introductory on-site course exploring the archaeological sites and ancient monuments of Rome. The course will begin with the evidence for the earliest settlement in Rome and continue through the development of the Republic, the empire and the transition to early Christian Rome. The course will focus on placing the archaeological and architectural evidence in its topographical context. 3 credit hours. Students are responsible for all entry fees.
Partner Course Code:
ARC 101
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ANTH Department Elective, Lower Division; General Education Exploring Perspectives - Social Scientist
UArizona Units:
3

Special Advanced Topics in Archaeology and Classics

Course Description:
This course is designed for advanced students in Archaeology and Classics to explore a particular topic (time period, theme, theoretical approach, author etc.) in a discussion-based seminar setting. Students should expect to complete extensive readings of primary and secondary sources (100+ pages per week), and compile their research into a substantial written output (8000+ words over the course of the semester). Topics will be selected based on current trends in Archaeology and Classics, as well as student and faculty interest. The course may include one or more required field trips.
Partner Course Code:
ARCL 483
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ANTH Department Elective, Upper Division
UArizona Units:
3

Art

Art Gallery Management

Course Description:
This course explores the principles and practices of art gallery management. Topics include the history of art galleries, artist and client relations, gallery space and design, collections management, staging an exhibition and art marketing. The role of the art dealer and all aspects of gallery management will be discussed in theoretical terms and in case study analyses and on-site visits to Rome's contemporary art galleries.
Partner Course Code:
AHMG 320
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ART Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

Digital Design Workshop

Course Description:
This is an advanced course with the aim to equip students with a set of transferable formal and conceptual tools for “making and communicating” in the field of Digital Design. These core skills will enable students to advance their practical studies in graphic design, and further use in advanced motion graphics, interface/app design, 3D modelling, game design, package design, and web design. Students will engage in group critiques, and will produce a portfolio of Digital Designs relevant to each area of study. This course can be repeated up to four times. Laboratory course fee Euro 75.
Partner Course Code:
DM 308
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ART Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

Digital Design: Motion Graphics

Course Description:
This is a hands-on, practical course that teaches students the aesthetic concepts of motion graphics by working with raster and vector image forms to create intermediate and advanced 2D animations using stop motion techniques, video editing, and basic digital compositing. Students will work exclusively with Adobe Creative Cloud Software (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, After Effects) to realize the potential of making static images come to life. Course fee Euro 75.
Partner Course Code:
DM 205
UArizona Equivalent Course:
FTV Departmental Elective, Lower division.
UArizona Units:
3

Digital Design: Print Graphics

Course Description:
This is a hands-on, practical course that teaches students the aesthetic concepts of visual communication along with technical skills such as working with Macintosh-based software utilized to create various forms of visual media. The areas of computer art/image making, graphic design, typography, press-ready layout and four-color print processing will be covered. Practical foundations will be applied to design projects as developed through an increasing command of analyzing concepts of design, composition, color theory, and graphic communication. Course fee Euro 75.
Partner Course Code:
DM 105
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ART Departmental Elective, Lower division.
UArizona Units:
3

Drawing II

Course Description:
The focus of this course is the drawing from the figure. Students will routinely draw from draped and undraped models in the studio. Emphasis will be placed upon learning basic anatomical terminology as it relates to the drawing process. Short, gestural studies comprise initial drawing sessions, followed by progressively longer, more intensive and elaborate poses and sessions. Students will explore all forms of mark making and drawing media techniques in the service of first recording and then working interpretively from the figure. Student articulation of drawing and design terminology in regular studio critiques will constitute an important component of the learning process. On-site visits to Roman venues staging exhibitions of drawings may be included. The course includes participation in a public exhibition of student work.
Partner Course Code:
ART 202
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ART Departmental Elective, Lower division. Tier 2 Arts.
UArizona Units:
3

Drawing Workshop

Course Description:
This is an advanced course in drawing techniques, which may include drawing from the live figure, draped and undraped. Students will further develop and explore personal concepts in the drawing medium to produce a coherent body of work. Group discussions and critiques will be intrinsic to this course. Reference will be made to the work of both the traditional canon and contemporary artists across the globe to broaden the students’ range of personal reference. This course can be repeated up to four times.
Partner Course Code:
ART 302
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ART Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

Figure Drawing

Course Description:
This is a drawing course for students interested in exploring figurative art, working from a live model, and learning the classical technical training artists received in the ateliers of Europe from the 15th to 19th centuries. Using primarily charcoal on large pads of paper (60 x 80 cm), students will observe a live nude model and learn how to build a drawing of a figure, starting with a “gesture” (a quick study meant to capture the general shape and scale), proceeding with a technique of straight lines and angles (“boxing”) and finishing with an application of light and shade. Duration of the model poses may vary, but on average the model will hold one pose for the duration of each three-hour lesson (with appropriate breaks).
Partner Course Code:
ART 111
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ART Department Elective, Lower Division
UArizona Units:
3

Introduction to Art Therapy

Course Description:
This introductory course traces the history of "art as a healing agent", introducing the key concepts of art therapy and defining its field of action. The historical debate about "process" (art as therapy) versus "product" (art in therapy) in the evolution of this practice will be discussed. A brief theoretical introduction for students who want to experiment with art as a powerful tool in self-knowledge and personal growth and for students who want to explore the possibilities of art therapy as a profession.
Partner Course Code:
FAPS 210
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ART Departmental Elective, Lower division.
UArizona Units:
3

Introduction to Visual Culture

Course Description:
From print media to Snapchat and Instagram, 21st century culture is primarily visual. This course helps students to theorise the role of visual culture within their daily lives, exploring a range of media from renaissance painting to TV, magazines, internet media, gaming and infographics. This course mixes theory with class discussion and practical exercises so as to help the student gain a working knowledge of the centrality of visual culture to business, political and leisure culture. Areas covered include: visual media analysis; the evolution of visual codes; the impact of changing technologies; media literacy; information graphics literacy; meme and viral culture.
Partner Course Code:
FLM 100
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ART Departmental Elective, Lower division.
UArizona Units:
3

Painting Techniques I

Course Description:
This introductory course introduces students to the techniques of painting in water-based and /or oil-based colors. The complexity of the artist’s craft will be introduced through a series of gradually scaled exercises; for example, students will learn how to make preparatory drawings for transfer to the canvas. Other projects include an introduction to imprimaturas, the function of grisaille and skill of working with glazes. The course culminates in participation in a public exhibition of student work.
Partner Course Code:
ART 115
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ART Departmental Elective, Lower division. Tier 2 Arts.
UArizona Units:
3

Painting Techniques II

Course Description:
An intermediate-level course in the craft of oil painting techniques that explores the difference between direct and indirect painting. Projects include working from the model, working with a limited palette, an investigation how to paint flesh, consideration of complex compositions and looking at paintings from earlier artists to better understand their techniques. Attention will be given to the formal vocabulary of painting. The course includes participation in a public exhibition of student work.
Partner Course Code:
ART 215
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ART Departmental Elective, Lower division. Tier 2 Arts.
UArizona Units:
3

Painting Workshop

Course Description:
This is an advanced course in painting techniques, which may include other media, such as photography and printmaking as research aids. Students will further develop and explore personal concepts in the painting medium to produce a coherent body of work. Group discussions and critiques will be intrinsic to this course. Reference will be made to the work of both the traditional canon and contemporary artists across the globe to broaden the students’ range of personal reference. The course includes participation in a public exhibition of student work. This course can be repeated up to four times.
Partner Course Code:
ART 315
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ART Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

Photography in Rome: The Eternal City

Course Description:
Using Rome as our canvas space/playground, students will engage weekly with the city (on-site) to understand the complexities of: composition, exposure, aperture, speed, and light to fully realize and capture the beauty of this monumental city. Students will learn to shoot using a variety of techniques and lenses, while also learning the fundamentals of the exposure triangle, composition, and post-production to produce aesthetically pleasing photographs of Rome. Photographs will be presented (online) locally and internationally. Course fee Euro 75. Bring your own camera. If you want to have the ability to control all the aspects of photography, a DSLR camera is highly recommended, or a Mirrorless camera.
Partner Course Code:
DM 104
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ART Departmental Elective, Lower division. Tier 2 Arts.
UArizona Units:
3

Printmaking I

Course Description:
This course introduces students to a selection of printmaking techniques: linoleum prints, dry-point engraving and monoprints in black and white and in color. Students will experiment with several plates to create a multi-colored print. Through the experimentation process students will learn composition and a sense of color. Through the sketching and planning stages of their projects, students will learn to think critically and strategically. The course will culminate in an individual project and participation in a public exhibition of student work.
Partner Course Code:
ART 103
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ART Departmental Elective, Lower division. Tier 2 Arts.
UArizona Units:
3

Printmaking II

Course Description:
Students will continue to expand their printmaking techniques from level I with an emphasis on experimentation in different materials and media. Techniques will include dry-point, monoprints and multiblock woodblock printing in a variety of combinations that introduce new visual patterns and imagery. The course includes participation in a public exhibition of student work.
Partner Course Code:
ART 203
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ART Departmental Elective, Lower division. Tier 2 Arts.
UArizona Units:
3

Printmaking Workshop

Course Description:
This is an advanced course in printmaking techniques. Students will further develop and explore personal concepts in the printmaking medium to produce a coherent body of work. Group discussions and critiques will be intrinsic to this course. Reference will be made to the work of both the traditional canon and contemporary artists across the globe to broaden the students’ range of personal reference. The course includes participation in a public exhibition of student work. This course can be repeated up to four times.
Partner Course Code:
ART 303
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ART Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

Roman Sketchbook

Course Description:
Roman Sketchbook is an introductory course in drawing. On-site classes will provide landscape views, architectural forms, paintings and three-dimensional sculpture as subject matter, using pencil, pen, charcoal and sanguigna (red chalk) as drawing techniques. The course includes individual drawing projects and a written component related to the experience of sketching on location. The aim is to develop confidence and visual awareness in creating representations of the vast selection of art that the city of Rome has to offer.
Partner Course Code:
ART 101
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ART Departmental Elective, Lower division. Tier 2 Arts.
UArizona Units:
3

Small Scale Sculpture

Course Description:
This intermediate course introduces students to traditional sculptural materials (such as clay) as well as more innovative/modern and contemporary materials. Students will work with form and space. Part of the course will be given to modelling the figure in clay; students will learn how to project sculpture by drawing and then creating clay maquettes (small models in clay). On-site visits to Roman venues with exhibitions of sculpture may be included (8-9-10 Oct). Art Studio fee (includes materials) Euro 75. Students are also responsible for all entry fees.
Partner Course Code:
ART 212
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ART Departmental Elective, Lower division. Tier 2 Arts
UArizona Units:
3

The Art of Mosaic

Course Description:
Since antiquity mosaics have been appreciated for their unique characteristics: the polychromous “stone carpets” in luxurious Roman villas, the shimmering of light on the golden background of Byzantine churches, the colorful patchwork of Gaudi’s imaginative architecture. This course gives an overview on the history and iconography of mosaics, in their different styles and contexts. It also aims at introducing students to the main techniques and materials used for creating mosaics, with a focus on traditional approaches. The practical laboratory work plays an important role in the course, and students will create their own mosaic, using traditional materials such as lime, stone dust, brick dust and tesserae of various types. Techniques for the conservation and restoration of mosaics will also be covered through relevant case-studies.
Partner Course Code:
ART 213
UArizona Equivalent Course:
In Progress
UArizona Units:
3

The Making of Art: History of Art Material

Course Description:
This course introduces students to the history of artistic media through practical examples. The course focuses especially on the history of painting, sculpture, prints, and drawings as media. During the course, students will learn how to identify artistic materials and various historical techniques, as well as the composition and origins of materials. To provide historical perspective on the use of artistic media, attention will be given to the following topics: economic and symbolic reasons for the use of materials, the advent of oil painting in the history of Western Art, the advent of modern materials and techniques in the nineteenth century. Practical classes will take place in the studio and on-site in museums and churches in Rome and in the classroom. Artistic media covered during course include, but are not limited to: ancient wall painting, fresco, tempera, gold ground, oil, watercolor, acrylic painting; bronze, stone, terra-cotta, and wood sculpture with various patinas; and engraving, etching, woodcuts, digital prints; charcoal, pencil, pen and ink.
Partner Course Code:
AHFA 228
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ART Departmental Elective, Lower division. Tier 2 Arts
UArizona Units:
3

Art History

Ancient to Baroque

Course Description:
The course explores a thousand years in the development of Art (painting, sculpture and architecture) in the western Europe (from the early medieval period to the Baroque). The focus of the course is on the artistic heritage of the city of Rome and Italy, which will be studies and interpreted within the broader context of the Mediterranean and European/Western art. Major artworks and periods, elements of style and protagonists, will be examined from various perspectives, considering their historical and social context, artistic influences and literary sources. The course is taught primarily on-site. Students are responsible for all entry fees.
Partner Course Code:
AH 200
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ARH Departmental Elective, Lower division. Tier 2 Arts.
UArizona Units:
3

Art of Rome

Course Description:
Art of Rome is an introductory course in the history of art. The course focuses on Rome, from its origin to contemporary times. Masterpieces of painting, sculpture, architecture and urban planning are examined within their historical contexts. Most of the classes are held on site. The course hones a method of description, critical analysis and interpretation of art and builds an understanding of traditional forms and cultural themes useful in the comprehension of all western art.
Partner Course Code:
AH 100
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ARH Departmental Elective, Lower division. Tier 2 Arts.
UArizona Units:
3

Art, Power and Propaganda

Course Description:
This course will investigate the intersection of visual culture, art, architecture and urban planning, with political power: art as propaganda for modern regimes. The seminar-style investigation will approach themes of art and propaganda as they were developed in a limited range of 20th-century political climates, particularly Fascist Italy, Nazi Germany and Soviet Russia, with connections to related historical and political examples. This seminar will venture beyond the traditional boundaries of Art Historical study by bringing into discussion the current state of research in nationalism and ritual studies on a theoretical foundation in aesthetics. The goal of the course is to advance superior argumentation, evaluate and employ primary historical source material (in translation) and apply current theoretical approaches to art historical research. Pre-requisites: A 300-level Art History course.
Partner Course Code:
AH 410
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ARH Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

Arts of Renaissance & Baroque

Course Description:
Arts of Renaissance and Baroque is an introductory course that surveys the development of painting, sculpture and architecture in Italy from the 14th to the mid-18th centuries, focusing on Rome but exploring also the artistic and cultural developments in Florence and Venice in the relevant period. Most classes are held on-site, in the museums, churches and palaces of Rome. The course hones a method of description, critical analysis and interpretation and enables students to learn about the main aspects of the Italian Renaissance and Baroque. Students are responsible for all entry fees.
Partner Course Code:
AH 103
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ARH Departmental Elective, Lower division. Tier 2 Arts.
UArizona Units:
3

Contemporary Art in the Global Village

Course Description:
This course is an investigation into contemporary art world-wide. The course begins by examining the art of the 1980’s as providing the backdrop to contemporary trends. It then moves on to analyze art in a series of themes that have been widespread in artistic practice – time, place, identity, the body etc. The scope of the course is overtly multicultural comparing and contrasting ethnic approaches. The course finishes with the students organizing their own virtual exhibition of contemporary art.
Partner Course Code:
AH 212
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ARH Departmental Elective, Lower division. Tier 2 Arts.
UArizona Units:
3

Late Antique and Byzantine Art

Course Description:
This course explores the art of Rome in transition from the late Imperial age into the early Christian, from the 3rd to the 6th centuries. Attention is also paid to the developments across the Mediterranean region and in Constantinople, to the relationship to Late Antique art and to the formation of Christian iconography. Classes are held on-site and in the classroom with a possible excursion outside Rome. The course goals are to grasp the nature of art in periods of transition and to hone skills of critical analysis. Pre-requisites: A 100-level Art History course. Students are responsible for all entry fees. An additional fee may be collected in the event of a required excursion.
Partner Course Code:
AHAR 307
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ARH Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

Management of Cultural Heritage

Course Description:
Management of Cultural Heritage explores theoretical and ethical issues directly applicable to management decisions concerning cultural heritage sites impacted by modern tourism. Issues of authenticity, cultural identity, art ownership and enterprise, ideology and commoditization of art heritage, trade in art and antiquities, restitution and repatriation will be discussed in theoretical terms and in case study analyses and on-site visits. The aims of the course are to enable students to evaluate real situations of cultural heritage and tourism, and to exercise judgment in ethical issues involving cultural heritage.
Partner Course Code:
ARMG 315
UArizona Equivalent Course:
In progress.
UArizona Units:
3

Sacred Space: Religious Architecture of Rome

Course Description:
The course explores main ideas behind the sacral space on the example of sacral architecture of Rome, from the ancient times to the postmodern. The course maximizes the opportunity of onsite teaching in Rome; most of the classes are held in the real surrounding, which best illustrates particular topics of the course. Students will have the opportunity to learn about different religious traditions, various religious ideas and practices (including the ancient Roman religion, early Christianity, Roman Catholicism, Orthodoxy and Protestantism, as well as the main elements of religion and sacred spaces of ancient Judaism and Islam). Students will have the opportunity to experience a variety of sacred spaces and learn about the broader cultural and historical context in which they appeared. Short study trips outside of Rome may also take place.
Partner Course Code:
AHRE 106
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ARH Departmental Elective, Lower division. Tier 2 Arts.
UArizona Units:
3

The Art of War

Course Description:
This course explores the complicated relationship between Art and War. The course traces the depiction of the combatants on and off the battlefield from the classical period until the modern era; that is, before and after the introduction of gunpowder and firearms. Students will study the depiction of the soldier/hero; battlefield scenes and modes of commemorating the fallen. Literary sources will be used to complement the visual records. 3 credit hours. Pre-requisites: ENG 102.
Partner Course Code:
AH 216
UArizona Equivalent Course:
In Progress
UArizona Units:
3

Villas, Palaces and Gardens in the Renaissance and Baroque

Course Description:
This course will investigate villas, palaces and gardens in Italy between the 15th and the 18th centuries, in both urban and rustic settings. During this period, dramatic changes took place in the design of palaces and villas fueled first by humanistic study of the ancient architectural treatises, and then by changes in courtly and urban society. The topic will be considered from various perspectives including patronage, stylistic development, Renaissance architectural theory, urbanism, material culture, social contexts, and the history of garden design. This course is designed to foster a theoretical understanding of links between architecture and society with an emphasis upon the use of primary sources for advanced research in art history. There will be a one-day excursion to visit palaces and villas in Lazio. Pre-requisites: A lower-level Art History course. Students are responsible for all entry fees. An additional fee may be collected in the event of two required excursions.
Partner Course Code:
AH 312
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ARH Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

Business

Business Law

Course Description:
This course provides the student with an overview of the impact of legal, ethical and regulatory considerations on the business organization. Although introductory in nature, the course provides substantive analysis of the topics addressed. Specific topics considered include: legal theory, legal forums and institutions, contract law, business forms, employment regulation, anti-competitive practices and intellectual property. Although the focus of this course is primarily from a USA domestic law perspective, consideration is given to international and comparative legal issues.
Partner Course Code:
BUS 200
UArizona Equivalent Course:
BNAD Departmental Elective, Lower division.
UArizona Units:
3

Computer Applications for Business

Course Description:
This course will introduce students to an array of software applications commonly used in business. Students will explore software solutions that enable them to solve problems at the business operational level, using concepts of word processing, electronic spreadsheets, database management, web design and online marketing (social media and e-marketing campaigns). Students gain hands-on experience with the Microsoft Office Suite and introduction to WordPress.
Partner Course Code:
CSC 201
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ELCR Departmental Elective, Lower division.
UArizona Units:
3

Financial Accounting

Course Description:
The focus is on accounting as an essential element of the decision-making process, basic standards and principles of accounting, and how accounting information is accumulated and used in decision-making. Topics covered: processing accounting information, merchandising transactions, inventories, internal control, control of cash, receivables and payables, plant and equipment, payroll accounting theory, and partnerships.
Partner Course Code:
ACC 201
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ACCT 200 Intro to Financial Accounting
UArizona Units:
3

Financial Derivatives: Deconstructing Complexity, Investing Wisely

Course Description:
The course represents an introduction to derivative securities. Both mathematical theory and real‐world application will be covered extensively. Specific topics include forwards, futures, options, swaps, asset back securities, hedging, trading, international finance and emerging markets. Analytical techniques utilizing Excel will be an important element of the course. Diverse trading strategies, expressed in real world applications, will challenge students to apply classroom learning.
Partner Course Code:
FNC 402
UArizona Equivalent Course:
FIN Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

Integrated Marketing Communications

Course Description:
Designed to be a bridge from the Principles of Marketing course to upper‐level marketing courses, such as Advertising, this course introduces students to IMC, an innovative approach to marketing communications (the Promotion P of the Marketing Mix). Smart marketers today no longer manage the various promotional tools separately but rather first develop Integrated Marketing Communications Strategies that ensure that their many promotional efforts are unified. The IMC approach ensures a single, clear, concise, coherent message that is supported by each of the promotional tools. Students explore these tools (Advertising, Public Relations, Sales Promotion, Personal Selling, Direct Marketing and Alternative Marketing), while honing creative and decision‐making skills.
Partner Course Code:
MKT 310
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ELCR Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

International Finance

Course Description:
International Finance opens with an overview of the global financial environment, including a history of exchange rate regimes: Gold Standard, Bretton Woods, and the present system of managed and floating exchange rates. Students then analyze the factors affecting determination of exchange rates. With that knowledge, they turn to an analysis of international foreign currency exposure of multinational businesses, and the financial derivatives available to hedge these exposures. Students will explore the role of international institutions, including the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, and the World Trade Organization, as well as topics related to past and present financial crises, specifically, Russia, East Asia, and Latin America.
Partner Course Code:
ECFN 306
UArizona Equivalent Course:
FIN Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

Introduction to International Business

Course Description:
This course provides an introduction to the environmental and operational aspects of international business. Topics include international business background, comparative environmental frameworks, theories and institutions of trade and investment, world financial environment, dynamics of international business, governmental relationships, corporate policy and strategy, functional management, operations and related concerns.
Partner Course Code:
BUS 300
UArizona Equivalent Course:
BNAD Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

Investment Banking

Course Description:
In this course students learn how investment banks and investment bankers operate. Public offerings, M&A, venture capital, sales and trading, merchant banking, debt financing, institutional research, among numerous other aspects of the investment banking field, are studied, analyzed, and discussed. Emphasis is on developing analytical tools and social skills necessary to succeed in the world of Wall Street finance. The role of a successful analyst operating in such settings, and working on such transactions will be emphasized in particular.
Partner Course Code:
FNC 401
UArizona Equivalent Course:
FIN Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

Managerial Accounting

Course Description:
The course covers accounting aspects in corporations (formation, administration, classes of stock, capital, retained earnings, dividends, treasury stock, bonds, investments and consolidated financial statements) , statement of changes in financial position, cash flow statement, analysis and interpretation of financial statements, cost accounting (job order and process cost systems, variable costing, standard costs), responsibility accounting (budgeting and capital budgeting), cost volume analysis, and short‐term decision‐making.
Partner Course Code:
ACC 202
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ACCT 210: Introduction to Managerial Accounting
UArizona Units:
3

Managerial Finance

Course Description:
Designed to provide a working knowledge of significant financial topics and an awareness of how managerial finance affects business operations, this course covers financial analysis, planning and control, working capital management, investment decisions, cost of capital and valuation, and long-term financing decisions.
Partner Course Code:
FNC 300
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ACCT Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

Marketing Research

Course Description:
In this course, students explore the role of marketing research in the overall marketing effort, the research process, and the most common approaches/techniques used. Marketing research is critical to helping marketers make decisions. Students explore the information needs of marketeers, develop the research process, and discuss sampling techniques and data collection methods of primary data. Particular emphasis is placed on communicating the research results to different audiences. During the course, a full range of data sources, such as the Internet are also carefully evaluated. Students analyze company cases to evaluate if, when and how to use marketing research tools and work in groups to complete a marketing research project.
Partner Course Code:
MKT 309
UArizona Equivalent Course:
MKTG Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

Negotiating Globally

Course Description:
In this course, students discuss the importance of global trends in creating the future environment for commerce. They explore the real-world complexities associated with cross-cultural business negotiations, global economic and financial integration and the new challenges they present to governments and businesses alike.
Partner Course Code:
MGT 304
UArizona Equivalent Course:
MGMT Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

New Product Development and Management

Course Description:
In this course, students explore how a new product moves from conceptualization through launch. Discussions focus on concept testing and design, business analysis, product testing, commercialization and product life‐cycle management. Also examined are the importance of value engineering, R&D, innovation and the contribution of “best practices” of well‐known successful companies.  
Partner Course Code:
MKT 305
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ELCR Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

Portfolio Management

Course Description:
Portfolio Management introduces students to the study of investments in financial securities. It focuses on the analysis of marketable instruments, both from a theoretical and a practical perspective. The primary focus is on common stocks and bonds. A significant portion of the course is dedicated to valuing and measuring the performance of these investments. Students will also explore the environment in which these financial securities are traded, including stock exchanges, financial institutions, and the impact of taxes and inflation. Where applicable, current events in the financial markets will also be discussed.
Partner Course Code:
FNC 400
UArizona Equivalent Course:
FIN Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

Principles of Management

Course Description:
A comprehensive introduction to management theory and practice, organized according to a traditional functional/process framework. Students explore issues related to organizing and managing human resources, communicating, motivating and leading, management control and operations management. The course integrates classical and modern concepts with an array of real-world cases.
Partner Course Code:
MGT 201 A
UArizona Equivalent Course:
MGMT Departmental Elective, Lower division.
UArizona Units:
3

Classics

Classics and Comics: Ancient Culture and Modern Sequential Art

Course Description:
This course analyzes the adaptation of ancient Greek and Roman literature and visual culture in modern comic books, grapic novels, and manga, with a specific focus on narratives of the Trojan War and its aftermath. Students read major works of classical literature such as The Odyssey and plays by Aeschylus and Euripides and examine their reception in subsequent periods, from the manuscripts of the middle ages to modern sequential art. Students will be introduced to the fundamental principles of sequential art and its analysis, and will examine the artistic processes involved in translating texts into visual narrative. 3 credit hours. Pre-requisites: ENG202.
Partner Course Code:
CLS 204
UArizona Equivalent Course:
In Progress
UArizona Units:
3

Greek and Roman Mythology

Course Description:
Mythology is the study of the legends about the origins and history of a people, their deities, ancestors and heroes. The stories of the gods and legendary heroes of the Greco-Roman tradition have provided the fountainhead for literature and the arts in the service of religious and political imagery down to the present. While the emphasis will be primarily literary, with extensive readings of such writers as Homer and Vergil (noting, in passing, the influence upon later literature). The visual depiction of these myths will also be studied.
Partner Course Code:
CLS 101
UArizona Equivalent Course:
CLAS Departmental Elective, Lower division. Tier 1 Traditions & Cultures or Tier 2 Humanities.
UArizona Units:
3

Readings in Intermediate Latin

Course Description:
This course is intended for students who have completed at least two semesters of college level Latin. Over the course of the semester, students will read extended selections of Latin prose and/or poetry in the original and the rest in translation. Some review of grammar will be integrated into the first weeks; class meetings will focus on prepared translation and discussion, and some sight reading as students achieve understanding of the style and syntax of the ancient author(s) selected.
Partner Course Code:
LTN 250
UArizona Equivalent Course:
LAT Departmental Elective, Lower division.
UArizona Units:
3

Communication

Communication and Power in Rome

Course Description:
This interdisciplinary course focuses on communication as an exercise of power in the context of Rome and Italy throughout their history. The course explores the role played by media and communications as tools for political and cultural hegemony throughout two thousand years of Italian History. From the acta diurna and the Aeneid in the age of Imperial Rome to the use of the Internet and social media by populist parties in the last decade, we will explore Italian History the interplay of the development of media technologies with propaganda, control, activism, and information wars. Topics covered include the role of communications during the passage from the Rome of the consuls to the Rome of the emperors; the ascent of the temporal authority of the Catholic Church; the use of newspapers and cinema as instruments of propaganda by Mussolini's fascist regime; the rise and decline of political leader and media tycoon Silvio Berlusconi. Ultimately, the course assesses the influence that the Italian experience had on global dynamics, ranging from modern imperialism to the populisms of the 21st century.
Partner Course Code:
COM 222
UArizona Equivalent Course:
In Progress
UArizona Units:
3

Digital Content Management

Course Description:
This course gives students the opportunity to understand the key elements of content strategy for businesses and to consumers in the digital age. The course aims at exploring the key role of content in an organization’s overall communication strategy. The course will delve into the theory and methodology behind both content creation and content management for a holistic and detailed comprehension of the subject material. It focuses on communication practices with prospects and customers, and also on the internal processes necessary in order to enact strategic decisions.
Partner Course Code:
COM 313
UArizona Equivalent Course:
COMM Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

Intercultural Communication

Course Description:
The study of intercultural communication is an attempt to understand communication among peoples when cultural identifications affect the message. One approach is to learn the barriers one needs to overcome such as ethnocentrism, stereotyping, nonverbal misunderstandings, and translation difficulties. Students will learn how to recognize and overcome these barriers, and how to understand and relate to other cultures.
Partner Course Code:
COM 219
UArizona Equivalent Course:
COMM 117
UArizona Units:
3

Media and Globalization

Course Description:
The Media and Globalization course is designed to provide students with critical perspectives on contemporary globalized media – where media are analyzed as industries, technological devices and transnational cultural flows. The course will adopt a comparative and historical perspective in the approach to the analysis of media and globalization: starting with the development of strategic communication systems from the 19th century on, we will contextualize the historical relevance of the major technological developments of the 19th to 21st century, and will later proceed with a critical analysis of the social, cultural and political relevance of the global circulation of media. After a comparative analysis of the concept of globalization, we will analyze and critically compare the circulation of media flows from “the West to the rest” (Stuart Hall) and of media counterflows -from the global South to the global North. Lectures, readings, case studies, and discussion will help students understand how hey areas history, industrialization, economics, and culture interact with contemporary international communication systems.
Partner Course Code:
COM 304
UArizona Equivalent Course:
COMM Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

Transmedia Storytelling

Course Description:
A transmedia narrative represents the integration of meaning-making experiences across a range of different media platforms; it takes one story and expands it across platforms. This course covers essential elements of transmedia storytelling from its history and key proponents to the critical examination and evaluation of key case studies and trending examples. Students will become familiar with multiple types of transmedia storytelling; analyze its multiple cohesive narratives; assess both commercial and grassroots extensions, and the impact on audiences (engagement, interaction, immersion, and co-creation).
Partner Course Code:
COM 213
UArizona Equivalent Course:
COMM Departmental Elective, Lower division.
UArizona Units:
3

Economics

Global Value Chain Analysis

Course Description:
This course teaches chain analysis by tracing commodity production through space from raw materials to final consumption and disposal. In the first part of the course, students will learn how to map a value chain, analyze its governance structure, understand the distribution of value across the various stages of production, identify strategies for upgrading and evaluate the effects of formal and informal standards on issues related to quality and safety. In the second part of the course, students will critically assess the effects of regional specialization on market structures such as local innovation systems, industrial clusters and monopolistic competition. From a theoretical point of view, students will critically discuss the causes and implications of uneven geographies of production with a focus on space-shrinking technologies, labor rights and codes of conduct, resource appropriation, and environmental stress.
Partner Course Code:
ECO 314
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ECON Department Elective, Upper Division
UArizona Units:
3

Principles of Macroeconomics

Course Description:
Macroeconomic principles introduce students to the economist’s world view. It focuses on the national economy by looking at gross domestic product, aggregate supply demand, unemployment, economic growth, business cycles, multipliers, and monetary and fiscal policies. It introduces the different policy perspectives of the Keynesian and monetarist Schools.
Partner Course Code:
ECO 211
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ECON 201B Principles of Macroeconomics
UArizona Units:
3

Principles of Microeconomics

Course Description:
Microeconomic principles expand the student’s exposure to the economist’s worldview through such concepts as opportunity cost, marginal decision making, efficiency and the benefits of trade. It focuses on topics that concern the “micro” elements of the economy: the consumer, the producer, and their interaction in the market. These topics include supply and demand analysis, elasticity, efficiency and market failure, taxation and market regulation, production and costs, pricing and output decisions under a variety of industrial organizations, and factor markets.
Partner Course Code:
ECO 212
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ECON 201A Principles of Microeconomics
UArizona Units:
3

The Economics of Media and Communications

Course Description:
This introduction to the economics of media and communications explores the industrialized process of content production, distribution and consumption in the context of technological development and globalization. Students will learn to apply the key principles of economics to analyze core media industries and to evaluate relevant policies. The principles of economics will be analyzed and applied to areas such as broadcasting, newspapers, social media, music, video games, etc. Students will also learn how to combine data and theories to present engaging case studies and will gain a basic understanding of the political economy underlying the dynamics of media markets today. The course requires no previous exposure to economics or mathematics.
Partner Course Code:
ECO 208
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ECON Departmental Elective, Lower division.
UArizona Units:
3

English

Advanced Concepts in Fiction Writing and Criticism

Course Description:
In this course students will learn a broad array of concepts and methods in literary studies and writing, taken directly from the self-reflective work of creative writers and the critical work of scholars. The acquired knowledge and expertise will enable students to navigate upper division courses in writing and literature, and to approach the capstone project, with competence, poise, and style.
Partner Course Code:
ENG 315
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ENGL Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

Literary Editing and Publishing

Course Description:
This course is designed to be an overview in literary editing for publication and assumes students have an advanced level of writing skills. We will explore in-depth the published industry—the history, current trends, future possibilities—for both writers and editors. Students will develop many skills related to the publishing industry, such as copyediting, revision, query letters, literary critique and analysis, and submitting and reviewing work.
Partner Course Code:
ENG 305
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ENGL Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

The Literature of War

Course Description:
From the Iliad to Beowulf to Saving Private Ryan, war is a major theme in all forms of cultural and artistic expression. This course examines the various literary responses to war and the ways in which artists and writers have negotiated power, violence, and resistance within the context of military conflict. 3 credit hours. Pre-requisites: ENG 202 or permission of the instructor.
Partner Course Code:
ENG 411
UArizona Equivalent Course:
In Progress
UArizona Units:
3

Writing for Business

Course Description:
This course teaches students how to write well and successfully in a business environment. Students learn to research and write presentations, reports, memos, business letters, press releases, newsletters, brochures and pitch letters and print ads.
Partner Course Code:
BUEN 307 A
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ENGL 307
UArizona Units:
3

Writing from Theory

Course Description:
This course is a seminar on the principles of effective expository writing with a focus on the critical perspectives and theories that enliven contemporary literary, art, and cultural studies. Through an historical survey of critical theory, including an introduction to relevant terminology, the course will cover various types of arguments, appropriate to different concerns and cultural contexts. The theory addressed in this course spans theories of race, class, gender and national identity, postmodern and poststructuralist perspectives, Marxist critique, and psychoanalytic approaches. Writing assignments will provide students with the opportunity to apply these theories to literary works, film, painting, and built space.
Partner Course Code:
ENG 202 A
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ENGL Departmental Elective, Lower division.
UArizona Units:
3

English & Creative Writing

Creative Non-Fiction Writing

Course Description:
Nonfiction is a genre that has grown more diverse and creative than ever, embracing all styles from serious to whimsical and encompassing every topic imaginable. This course will focus on the creative process and the generation of several difference forms of writing within the nonfiction genre, including the personal essay, the memoir, biography, and the journalistic or magazine profile. Through the examination of professional examples of creative nonfiction, discussion, and critiques, students will become acquainted with the techniques and tools used to build a strong portfolio of literary and journalistic pieces.
Partner Course Code:
ENG 313
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ENGL Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

Fiction: Genre, Techniques, and Structure

Course Description:
This introductory level literature class is designed to help students acquire the skills for reading, appreciating, writing, and critically analyzing fiction. This course intends to introduce the students to basic concepts about literary technique, elements of fiction, and innovation while honing their critical thinking skills. Students will not only be guided through the inspiring world of fiction, but they will also be steered towards a deeper and more insightful analysis of its purpose.
Partner Course Code:
ENG 208
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ENGL Departmental Elective, Lower division.
UArizona Units:
3

Survey of American Literature

Course Description:
The course is a study of American literature from the colonial, through the romantic, realist/naturalist, modernist and contemporary literary periods, with particular focus on the major writers who exercised formative and continuing influence on American letters and intellectual life. It is an appraisal of these writers’ roles in the history of literature and ideas, and an aesthetic evaluation of their work. Particular emphasis is placed on the diversity and representativeness of American literature as it reflects social and cultural conflicts related to race/ethnicity, class, and gender.
Partner Course Code:
ENG 204
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ENGL Departmental Elective, Lower division.
UArizona Units:
3

Environmental Studies

Environmental Science

Course Description:
Environmental Science is an interdisciplinary study that includes both applied and theoretical aspects of human impact on the world. In this course, an overview is given of the specific concerns of overpopulation, the energy crisis, and general results of the overstress on the environment, including pollution, poor agricultural practices, and the depletion of natural resources. An inquiry-based laboratory component is designed to support students in constructing a meaningful, conceptual foundation of the environmental sciences. Activities and experiments will help students experience Earth and environmental sciences as the dynamic system of patterns it embodies.
Partner Course Code:
ENV 103
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ENVS Departmental Elective, Lower division. Tier 1 or 2 Natural Sciences.
UArizona Units:
3

Fashion & Consumers

Consumer Behavior

Course Description:
Figuring out what makes consumers tick lies at the core of much of modern marketing. This course enables students to gain an understanding of the psychological and sociological theories that form the basis of consumer behavior studies, how they relate to the real world and how these theories are applied in business practice. This is an area of study that is of interest not only to students of marketing, but also to potential public policy makers, consumer advocates and, perhaps most importantly, consumers.
Partner Course Code:
MKT 301
UArizona Equivalent Course:
MKTG Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

Global Fashion Marketing

Course Description:
We live in a consumer-centric world and the fashion industry is one of the main drivers of consumer purchases around the globe. In this course students are introduced to core marketing activities surrounding the world of fashion. These activities include but are not limited to market segmentation, market research, consumer motivation, product strategy, pricing, promotions and retail distribution. Fashion marketing will explore the terminology and fundamentals of the fashion industry while examining the development of fashion products from concept to consumer. Marketing principles, practices, and policies used by fashion manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers will be explored. A global perspective of fashion marketing will also be discussed.
Partner Course Code:
MKT 316
UArizona Equivalent Course:
MKTG Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

Italian Fashion

Course Description:
This course examines the hjstory of Italy’s fashion industry in order to understand how it gained strength and importance in Italian culture. The course will analyze how fashion has been effective historically as a communication system that has represented the development of Italian national identity and in turn has had considerable impact on Italian society and culture. Interdisciplinary in nature, the course makes use of novels, periodicals and films from the late 19th century post-unification period to the present and will highlight the close connection between the massive presence of art in Italy and its influence on the development of a collective sense of aesthetics that finds confirmation in fashion. The course will also address contemporary issues relating to the fashion industry, such as black market fashion production and the search for a humanitarian and ethically responsible fashion practices.
Partner Course Code:
IS 214 A
UArizona Equivalent Course:
In Progress
UArizona Units:
3

Film & Television

Film Project Workshop

Course Description:
This is a course offered every semester with rotating content. Students will produce three projects during the semester either as group or individual projects. The purpose of the class is to allow creativity for the students in using all of the skills they have learned in the first two years of the program. Projects will include: short fiction, documentary, music video, advertisement, essay, experimental, mockumentary, short fiction web series, short comedy sketch, etc. Students will be encouraged to develop and workshop their ideas for their capstone senior projects in the course. Students may take the class more than once (but must produce completely new and original work each semester). Course fee Euro 75.
Partner Course Code:
FLM 309
UArizona Equivalent Course:
FTV Department Elective, Upper Division
UArizona Units:
3

Introduction to Filmmaking

Course Description:
This is a course will teach the fundamentals of fiction filmmaking to students with little to no experience. Students will learn to create film story ideas, plan them for shooting, operate video cameras for shooting, as well as basic video editing for post-production. Specific topics include: understanding the formal foundations of cinematic storytelling, basic technical skills and concepts of video camera and lens operations, scene pre-visualization using blocking and shooting diagrams, the basic skills of shooting on location, as well as the basic techniques of film editing. The class consists of a mixture of lectures and analysis workshops, as well as hand-on shooting and editing exercises. Laboratory course fee Euro 75.
Partner Course Code:
FLM 150
UArizona Equivalent Course:
FTV Department Elective, Lower Division
UArizona Units:
3

Screenwriting

Course Description:
The class is designed to give the student an overview of broadcast and film writing. Concepts to be introduced include: various media format, concept development, plot development, writing treatments, scene construction, dialogue, character development, idea generation, outlining, brainstorming and more.
Partner Course Code:
FLM 214
UArizona Equivalent Course:
FTV Departmental Elective, Lower division.
UArizona Units:
3

Video Production

Course Description:
This course teaches students to become fluent in the visual language of fiction film directing at a beginner level. The focus of the class is to develop the conceptual and technical skills needed to shoot coverage of simple, silent fiction film scenes using the paradigm of the continuity system. This includes: understanding the formal foundations of cinematic storytelling (with an in‐depth exploration of film‐shot typology), basic technical skills and concepts of video camera and lens operations, scene pre‐visualization using blocking and shooting diagrams, the basic skills of shooting on location, and also understanding the relationship between shooting and editing. The class consists of a mixture of lectures and analysis workshops, as well as hands‐on shooting exercises. Course fee Euro 75.
Partner Course Code:
FLM 102
UArizona Equivalent Course:
FTV Department Elective, Lower Division
UArizona Units:
3

Food Studies

Food and the Environment

Course Description:
The course addresses the key environmental and sustainability challenges faced by our contemporary food system, from production to processing, marketing, consumption and disposing of food. It reviews the historical developments of the agro‐food system and the identified challenges, framed through evidence and debates of the scientific communities and of civil society. The psychological, social, ethical and cultural factors influencing food consumption patterns and practices will also be examined. The potential solutions for more sustainable food production and consumption will be reviewed through the study of selected policies and regulatory frameworks at international and national levels. The course may include a field‐trip.
Partner Course Code:
FS 301
UArizona Equivalent Course:
FOOD Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

For-credit Field Trips and Workshops

Black and White Urban Photography

Course Description:
This workshop creates a comprehensive photographic field trip outside of Rome to capture and explore of the photogenic nature of cities in Europe. This on-site course will take you on a journey to discover all the unique angles, lighting, textures, spaces, and compositions to be found in the urban environment. Combining a mix of photographic techniques, the students will work with an AUR professional photographer who will inspire creativity at every angle, and guide them through a truly unique city (and surroundings) which naturally lends itself to be captured in B&W. Students will work on narrative elements of street photography, landscape, abstract, architectural, and still life images as their themes. Students arrange their own transportation and accommodation. Students are responsible for all entry fees and material costs.
Partner Course Code:
DM 281
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ART Departmental Elective, Lower division.
UArizona Units:
1

British Museum and Roman London Field Trip

Course Description:
This one credit weekend field trip to London will be focused on two major elements – the collections of the British Museum and the archaeology of Roman London and the River Thames. Students taking this course will gain an in-depth knowledge of the British Museum – its artifacts, its ethics and its controversies. Students will have the extremely rare opportunity to go behind the scenes at the Museum – visiting the Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities and going down into some of the secret storage areas of the Museum for a handling session and a visit to the atmospheric Sepulchral Basement, a repository of sculpture and architectural elements in a vaulted hall. We will also look at the Museum’s policy on the display of human remains, concentrating on two bodies (Gebelein Man and Lindow Man), and at how modern scientific methods allow us to learn so much more about how they lived and died. Our exploration of the British Museum will include the Roman Britain Gallery and the Celts Gallery. This aspect of our study will be followed up by a visit to two of the Museum of London’s galleries, London Before London and Roman London. In addition, this field trip will include two archaeological city walks: one focusing on Roman London (including the amphitheatre) and one on the archaeology of the River Thames, including its shipwrecks and the Thames Foreshore Project. Students will pay a fee to cover the cost of the field-trip.
Partner Course Code:
ARC 255
UArizona Equivalent Course:
In progress.
UArizona Units:
1

Sicily Against the Mafia

Course Description:
This weekend field trip course presents students with a different view of Sicily and of the mafia in Sicily, providing them with an understanding of the emergence of a new Sicilian culture and society based on the fight against the mafia, on pacifistic expression and on the creation of a culture of legality. The course will allow students the opportunity to visit sites of historical, social and cultural interest that document resistance to the local Mafia and encounter local civic associations, community service and solidarity networks that are active in the Sicilian context. Students will meet and exchange ideas with young Sicilians and thereby learn from direct experience an example of social activism in the Italian context. An understanding of the mafia in Sicily will be supported by readings from Sicilian writers such as Luigi Pirandello, Leonardo Sciascia and Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa and through the viewing of Italian films such as “I Cento Passi”.
Partner Course Code:
IS 250
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ITAL Departmental Elective, Lower division.
UArizona Units:
1

Geography

Physical Geography

Course Description:
This course introduces the physical elements and processes responsible for weather and climate, vegetation, soils, plate tectonics, landforms, their distributions, and their significance to humans. This special session of Physical Geography examines these processes as they are expressed in the context of the Italian Peninsula and the larger Mediterranean region.
Partner Course Code:
ENV 102
UArizona Equivalent Course:
GEOG Departmental Elective, Lower division. Tier 1 or 2 Natural Sciences.
UArizona Units:
3

Global Studies

Globalization

Course Description:
Globalization is a term often used to describe the word today. But what globalization does really mean? Is it a positive or a negative process? Who gains and who loses from globalization? After a brief historical introduction to the phases of globalization, the cases ‘for’ and ‘against’ contemporary globalization are explored. The course focuses on four key debates characterizing the globalization process: 1) the role of the State and civil society in the post-war international order; 2) the effects of space-shrinking technologies on our social and professional relations; 3) the controversial role of trans-national corporations for development and innovation; 4) the impact of globalization on the environment and the emergence of new theories of value.
Partner Course Code:
ECPO 213
UArizona Equivalent Course:
GLS Departmental Elective, Lower division. Tier 1 or Tier 2 Individuals & Societies.
UArizona Units:
3

History

History of Modern Italy

Course Description:
This is an introductory course for all majors; it provides substantive knowledge about the history of Italy from the Napoleonic period to the present day. The study concentrates on the centuries of political fragmentation and the efforts to develop an effective political system. In this respect, the course offers insights for the comparative study of different ‘paths to modernity’ in Western Europe.
Partner Course Code:
HST 200
UArizona Equivalent Course:
HIST Departmental Elective, Lower division. Tier 1 or 2 Individuals & Societies.
UArizona Units:
3

History of the Modern Middle East

Course Description:
Both before but particularly after September 11th, 2001, The Middle East has played a vital role in influencing the world we live in. In order to better understand the complexity of this region where major wars have been waged, it is necessary to equip students with an in‐depth understanding of the forces and influences that have historically shaped the region. This will be done by asking questions that analyze trends such as the growth of Nation States, of Arab Nationalism, the Arab‐Israeli Conflict, the tension between Secularism and Religion, as well as the growth of Muslim Fundamentalism among others. Most importantly various themes will be studied such as that of Continuity and Change. The course will start with the demise of the Ottoman Empire and the Post‐World War 1 Settlements and the rise of Nation‐States through to our times.
Partner Course Code:
HST 307
UArizona Equivalent Course:
HIST Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

Rome: Republic and Empire

Course Description:
This course explores the Roman Republic and Empire, from the development of Italic culture in the Bronze Age through the dissolution of the empire in late antiquity. Via primary sources, students examine the development of political forms and ideas in the Mediterranean and their impact on Rome, the relationship of art and literature to society and politics, and developments in the areas of religion, science, and the economy. The course includes three required field trips to historical sites and museums in Rome and Ostia.
Partner Course Code:
CLHS 205
UArizona Equivalent Course:
HIST Departmental Elective, Lower division. Tier 1 or 2 Individuals & Societies.
UArizona Units:
3

Italian

Advanced Italian I: Grammar and Composition

Course Description:
Open to students who have completed the equivalent of two years of college Italian, and taken the appropriate placement examination. Grammatical, syntactical, and lexical items covered in this course expand an intermediate level of proficiency to the first advanced level through extensive reading assignments, grammatical and syntactical reviews and practice, and both spontaneous and reflective writing assignments, on such practical and abstract topics as reviews of films and plays, mass-media information, and cultural events. Pre-requisites: ITL 202 or equivalent, or placement examination. Conducted in Italian.
Partner Course Code:
ITL 300
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ITAL Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

Elementary Italian I

Course Description:
In this course students establish an introductory base in the Italian language in the four areas of language skills: listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. At the successful completion of this course students will be able to demonstrate proficiency in everyday spoken Italian by performing the following functions: greet people and introduce themselves, give and follow simple directions, respond to and ask questions, describe their families and friends, order items in a café, discuss their life at school and hobbies, express likes and dislikes, and recount recent past actions. Students will be able to read simple written texts in Italian and write short paragraphs on familiar topics. Students will also have gained specific knowledge about contemporary Italy through cultural readings on topics such as family life, pastimes, and food and wine culture.
Partner Course Code:
ITL 101 A
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ITAL 101 Elementary Italian I
UArizona Units:
4

Elementary Italian II

Course Description:
This course, open to students who have taken ITL 101 or equivalent or the appropriate placement examination, is a continuation of ITL 101, Elementary Italian I. The course focuses on vocabulary expansion and strengthening the four language skills of speaking, listening, writing, and reading in order to provide students with the ability to converse on familiar social situations related to school, recreation, and particular interests, provide oral descriptions in the major time frames (past, present, and future), read short written texts, and write short compositions on familiar topics
Partner Course Code:
ITL 102 A
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ITAL 102
UArizona Units:
4

Intermediate Italian I Through Film

Course Description:
IN ITALIAN. This course is designed to improve Italian language skills at the intermediary level through an exploration of contemporary Italian film. This course is therefore designed to develop competency not only in grammatical structures but also strengthen listening and speaking skills and expand vocabulary acquisition. By watching and discussing clips from contemporary Italian movies, students will analyze idiomatic expressions, lexicon, grammatical structures, spoken and non‐verbal elements of language and Italian culture in order to gain linguistic competence and familiarize themselves with various aspects of contemporary Italian society.
Partner Course Code:
ITL 200
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ITAL Departmental Elective, Lower division. Tier 1 Traditions & Cultures or Tier 2 Humanities.
UArizona Units:
3

Intermediate Italian II Through Music

Course Description:
This course is designed to improve Italian language skills at the upper‐intermediary level through an exploration of contemporary Italian music. This course is therefore designed to develop competency not only in grammatical structures but also strengthen listening and speaking skills and expand vocabulary acquisition. By listening to and discussing Italian songs, students will analyze idiomatic expressions, vocabulary, grammatical structures as well as explore aspects of Italian culture in order to gain linguistic and cultural competence. Conducted in Italian.
Partner Course Code:
ITL 250
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ITAL Departmental Elective, Lower division.
UArizona Units:
3

Introduction to Italian Language and Culture

Course Description:
Open to students with no previous training in Italian, the course introduces features of the Italian language needed for interaction in everyday practical situations, such as the caffè, restaurant, accommodation and in shops. The course satisfies a limited number of immediate needs necessary for survival in the target language culture. Cultural topics, such as religion in Italy, Italian geography, and Italian families will also be studied through readings in English, in order to familiarize the student with certain aspects of contemporary Italian society and culture.
Partner Course Code:
ITL 100 A
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ITAL Departmental Elective, Lower division. Tier 1 Traditions and Cultures or Tier 2 Humanities.
UArizona Units:
3

Italian Studies

Discovering Rome On-Site, In Print and On Screen

Course Description:
The focus of this course will be the city of Rome and selected literary works and films in which the city plays a prominent role. The course will examine literary and cinematic portrayals of the eternal city from classical to present times as a way of exploring certain periods of Rome’s history. Conducted in English.
Partner Course Code:
IS 305
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ITAL Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

Italian Food and Culture

Course Description:
This interdisciplinary course will focus on the social and cultural aspects of food and eating in different geographical areas with a special emphasis on Italy and its history. The course will be taught through a variety of readings, class discussions and presentations and there will also be some practical experiences. Please note that this is not a cooking course.
Partner Course Code:
IS 212 A
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ITAL Departmental Elective, Lower division. Tier 1 Traditions and Cultures or Tier 2 Humanities.
UArizona Units:
3

The Mafia in Italian Society, Literature and Film

Course Description:
This course aims to explore representations of the Italian Mafia in literature and cinema, with reference also to the Italian-American context. Students will be introduced to the history of the Mafia, starting from its beginnings in Sicily, and follow its historical and geographical evolution within, and also outside, Italy. The course will make reference to Italian literary texts as well as Italian and Italian-American cinematic representations of the phenomenon.
Partner Course Code:
IS 301
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ITAL Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

Journalism

Digital Media and Society

Course Description:
The course provides an overview of the impact of the advert of digital media on society and its cultural, social, economic and political implications. The increased power and speed of the Internet, in terms of its capacity to deliver and manipulate content, has enabled a new culture to emerge, the culture of convergence whereby individuals can deliver content and news with potentially the same capacity as traditional centralized information producers. Furthermore, the decentralized production leads to processes with rapid interactive feedbacks resulting in changes in the social behavior when the information is consumed, repacked and recombined with other sources. According to Manuel Castells and other scholars, digital communication networks are transforming society as a whole. The ‘network’ is becoming the predominant form of organization advanced societies. This is evident in business, in patters of work, in identity and community, in politics and social movements. Bu what exactly is ‘Network Society’? And do we live in one? The course will critically engage with these developments and introduce some of the key debates and theoretical approaches concerning interactive digital applications and tools. We will investigate the implications of social technologies and new models of content production, discussing issues of identity, community, production and consumption, as well as campaigning and activism.
Partner Course Code:
COM 306
UArizona Equivalent Course:
GLO 301: Media, Culture and Society
UArizona Units:
3

Magazine Journalism Practicum

Course Description:
This course entails a series of workshops where, under professional guidance and through practical experience, students are trained in magazine writing and production. Students will be working on a well-established cultural events’ magazine, Wanted in Rome, covering a variety of roles - from writing and editing to social media content production (i.e. Instagram and podcasting) in both print and online versions. The course aims to foster journalistic skills such as idea development, research, outlining, interviewing, and copy editing - in addition to practice writing clear and concise sentences, paragraphs, blog posts, short explanatory pieces, descriptive passages, opinion and narratives. Laboratory course fee Euro 75.
Partner Course Code:
COM 403
UArizona Equivalent Course:
JOUR Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

Latin

Beginning Latin II

Course Description:
A continuation of LTN 101 with intensified grammar and reading. Open to students who took LTN 101 or equivalent. The course continues to develop the fundamentals of the language, grammar, composition and progresses to the subjunctive. Selected readings from graduated texts; introduction to ancient Roman civilization.
Partner Course Code:
LTN 102
UArizona Equivalent Course:
LAT 102 Elementary Latin II
UArizona Units:
3

Math

Statistics I: Descriptive Statistics

Course Description:
This course develops basic concepts of probability and statistics with an emphasis on application.
Partner Course Code:
MTH 102 A
UArizona Equivalent Course:
MATH 107
UArizona Units:
3

Statistics II: Inferential Statistics

Course Description:
This course is designed to have a more in-depth comprehension of the nature of data values presented in the major fields offered at AUR. This class will focus on inferential methods to make predictions on targeted populations. Students will learn how to collect sample data, how to classify these data into different variables, and how to place them in charts, contingency, and bivariate tables. Finally, students will learn, by the use of inferential Statistics, how to cross all these variables to determine whether a relationship exists among them in relation to potential populations. The goal of this class is to teach students how to support their research statistically. The final exam for this class will be a research paper in which students support their findings by analyzing a variety of data sets. Graphs and calculations will be presented by the use of the SPSS software.
Partner Course Code:
MTH 103
UArizona Equivalent Course:
SBS 200
UArizona Units:
3

Media Studies

Podcasting and Vidcasting

Course Description:
This course is designed to introduce students to the basic techniques of creating a series of Podcasts and Vidcasts. Hands‐on training will be used to write, direct, produce, and edit both forms of New Media for broadcasting online. Students will learn the importance of broadcast media such as Podcasts and their powerful influence in the world of Marketing and Communications, while Vidcasts will introduce students to creation of web‐based content for informative and creative content. Students will use all of the necessary audio and video equipment to create weekly Podcasts and Vidcasts which will be streamed at AUR. Through the course of the semester, students will experience first‐hand all aspects of writing, production, speaking, and editing.
Partner Course Code:
COM 211
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ELCR Departmental Elective, Lower division.
UArizona Units:
3

Social Media Management

Course Description:
This course provides students with a deeper understanding of the significance of social networks and their impact on business. The course aims at exploring strategies of social media management for organizations and professionals. The course also delves into the successful deployment of these strategies and how social media is redefining the relationship between business and consumer. It focuses on communication practices with prospects and customers, and also on the internal processes necessary in order to enact strategic decisions.
Partner Course Code:
COMK 404
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ELCR Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

Music

Masterpieces of Italian Opera

Course Description:
This course covers the historical beginnings of Italian opera in the Renaissance period, as well as the development of opera from the Baroque period through the Romantic period. In addition. Students will attend live operatic performances at the Teatro dell’Opera di Roma, Rome’s international opera theater.
Partner Course Code:
MUS 201
UArizona Equivalent Course:
MUS Departmental Elective, Lower division. Tier 2 Arts.
UArizona Units:
3

Personal & Family Financial Planning

Principles of Marketing

Course Description:
An overview of the marketing function, its importance to strategic decision making in business, and its practical relation to other functions within the organization and in the external environment, the course is designed around the very easily accessible concept of “The Marketing Mix.” Students explore how marketers analyze and segment markets, select certain segments to “target” and then position their products to respond to the needs of those segments. They investigate the challenges involved in researching, creating, promoting, pricing and distributing products to target customers in both U.S. and international markets.
Partner Course Code:
MKT 200 A
UArizona Equivalent Course:
ELCR Departmental Elective, Lower division.
UArizona Units:
3

Political Science

Recent Political Theory

Course Description:
This course is an examination of leading works in political theory of the late 19th and the 20th centuries. Central themes cover attacks on the reaffirmation of liberal democratic thought, problems or order and violence, social and political revolutions and democratic processes. Readings are drawn from original works in political theory by Arendt, Dewey, Hayek, Lenin, Marx and Sorel. Pre-requisites: A lower-level Political Science course.
Partner Course Code:
POL 302
UArizona Equivalent Course:
POL Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

Ethics and Global Policy

Course Description:
This course encompasses a wide range of issues including the historical and political backgrounds underlying the United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights and its global policy implications. Modern bioethical topics such as cloning, euthanasia, abortion and the death penalty are extensively discussed. Special emphasis is placed on global, paradigmatic public health issues, such as the psychoactive drugs’ worldwide spread and the HIV/AIDS pandemic, whose social, political and economic impact is illustrated in the broader context of the struggle for Human Rights and respect for existing cultural diversities.
Partner Course Code:
POL 304
UArizona Equivalent Course:
POL Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

International Humanitarian Response

Course Description:
The course is designed to provide students with a deep understanding of the international humanitarian aid in countries affected by a crisis (conflict, natural disaster). It gives a firsthand understanding of what is like to work under pressure in difficult context. It is based on both theoretical and practical knowledge in order to make the experience and learning applicable to the realities of the humanitarian sector. Students will hear firsthand experiences from people who have been on humanitarian field missions. Practical learning is at the heart of the course. The course uses interactive tools and scenario‐based teaching (simulation exercises; role playing).
Partner Course Code:
IA 404
UArizona Equivalent Course:
POL Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

International Organizations

Course Description:
This course explores the functioning of international organizations in today´s world. It analyses 1) the meaning, the origins and the actors of global governance and the reasons why it is increasingly needed; 2) the centerpiece of global governance: the United Nations; and 3) the evolution, the role, the purposes and the impact of regional and sub‐regional organizations active in Europe, Africa, the Americas, Asia and in the Middle East. The course will also address a number of cross‐cutting issues and challenges whose resolution require a global approach, and will, finally, discuss the role played by IOs in securing international peace and security.
Partner Course Code:
IA 202
UArizona Equivalent Course:
POL Departmental Elective, Lower division.
UArizona Units:
3

International Political Economy

Course Description:
This class is an introduction to the study of international political economy, a major sub-field of international relations, which studies the relationship between the global political and economic order. It builds on student’s understanding of theoretical international relations and current issues in international relations by examining the way that the global economy is governed and organized. It covers definitions of IPE, theories of IPE, the organization of the international economy in the pre and post-war periods, globalization, development, the politics of trade and finance, and global economic governance. The role of the European Union and United States in the international political economy are also reviewed.
Partner Course Code:
ECPO 318
UArizona Equivalent Course:
POL Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

International Relations: Theories and Cases

Course Description:
This course complements empirical knowledge acquired by students in the IA 100 course. It consists of in‐depth study of main theories of international relations: realism, liberalism, Marxism, constructivism, feminism, and post‐structuralism as well as using these theories to explain political concepts and look at specific cases in contemporary politics. Beyond application of theoretical frameworks to current affairs students will learn how to criticize existing theories and how political science concepts evolve and change due to changing international context.
Partner Course Code:
IA 200
UArizona Equivalent Course:
POL Departmental Elective, Lower division.
UArizona Units:
3

Introduction to Political Science

Course Description:
This course will provide students with a general introduction to the major concepts and themes of political science, drawing from the sub‐fields of political science: Comparative Politics, American politics, International Relations, and Political Theory. As a field, political science is interdisciplinary in nature, referring to a number of disciplines to understand and analyze the distribution of power and authority across a diversity of political systems around the world. The course will cover a number of topics: from competing forms of democracy, to the nature of economic development. More specifically, the course will explore, for instance: authoritarianism and democracy, unitary states and federalism, presidential and parliamentary systems. A number of contemporary issues will be addressed, including: political violence, competing economic systems, the focus of different policies – i.e. Foreign/Domestic/Economic/and Social policy. The course will show how the same political regime (e.g. democracy) might produce different political systems depending on the prevailing values and norms of two countries (e.g. in the East and in the West). The issue of universal standards and blueprints (e.g. human rights) over different cultural, religious, and social norms will be presented and discussed. The course satisfies information technology and oral presentation requirements.   
Partner Course Code:
POL 101
UArizona Equivalent Course:
POL Departmental Elective, Lower division.
UArizona Units:
3

Introduction to the American Political System

Course Description:
This course provides students with an understanding of the operation of the American political system. The primary focus will be on the structure and operations of federal governmental institutions (congress, the presidency and executive branch, and the judiciary) and their respective roles in formulating, implementing and adjudicating public policy. The course also examines the context of American politics, including the historical setting, the constitution, American political theory, the place of political parties, and public opinion and participation. The course will compare and evaluate major issues and debates in American politics (both domestic and foreign) – e.g. health care; the economy; the media; terrorism – showing the diverse perspectives, contending approaches and positions of minority groups and actors in the American political system (e.g. gender, ethnic, religious).
Partner Course Code:
POL 120
UArizona Equivalent Course:
POL Departmental Elective, Lower division. Tier 1 or Tier 2 Individuals & Societies.
UArizona Units:
3

Islam and Politics

Course Description:
Scholars, government analysts and terrorism experts have examined the relationship between Islam and politics for years. Although this field of study is not recent, it became both dominant and essential since 9/11. This course intends to provide a comprehensive, analytical, and in‐depth examination of political Islam in an increasingly globalizing world. The purpose is thus to show the interaction of Islam and politics and the multiple and diverse roles of Islamic movements, as well as issues of: i) authoritarianism; ii) democratization; iii) religious extremism; and iv) terrorism. The first part of the course will give a general overview; the second part of the course will focus on case studies at the regional and global level.
Partner Course Code:
IA 302
UArizona Equivalent Course:
POL Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

Migration and Identity

Course Description:
The course provides an in-depth look at migration and anti-immigration in Europe. It provides students with a survey of different theoretical approaches used to theorise migration within and across Europe, examining the roots and socio-political impact of anti-immigration feelings, discourses and policies in different countries within the EU. Debates and critical analysis of migration policies and practices dealing with ethnic minorities, racism, xenophobia, human rights, deportation, border control and immigration make the bulk of the course. these are going to be addressed considering the difficulties posed by the recent migration and refugee crises and the systematic challenges of implementing a common European policy on migration.
Partner Course Code:
POL 309
UArizona Equivalent Course:
POL Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

Terrorism and Political Violence

Course Description:
Political violence has always been present. Sometimes it is expressed as a formal war between clearly defined combatants for clearly defined aims; more usually the aims are mixed and the methods and targets even more muddled. It is essential to understand these distinctions, moral, legal, political and practical in order to understand wider political practices both between nation states and within them. Since 1945, there have been almost no “wars” in the traditional sense of the word and very few which approximate to wars be–tween states. Present and future wars are more likely to be between ill-defined protagonists and since 11 September 2001 and the US's "war on terrorism", it has become even more important to understand the roots, aims, morals, ethics and techniques of political terrorism and all forms of political violence.
Partner Course Code:
POL 321
UArizona Equivalent Course:
POL Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

The European Union: Origins, Evolution, and Impact

Course Description:
The course provides an analysis of the emergence of development of the European Union from the aftermath of World War II to the present. The forces, the events, and the individuals that have shaped the European Union (EU) up to now will be presented together with the strength and weakness of this project. The EU is the most interesting political entity in history beyond the nation-state trying to reconcile national and supranational interests and values – EU’s motto is: “Unity in diversity”, in varietate Concordia. The common currency and a common trade policy have not been met by a common foreign and security policy, or a common tax or immigration policy. The EU project is still in the making. The EU is a controversial political-economic entity facing challenges as showed by the events in its recent past: the failed constitutionalization process; the eurozone debt crisis; Brexit; and the immigration crisis. From the European Economic Community to the Single Market, from the Maastricht Treaty to the euro the course will show the evolution, the institutions, the interests, and the powers of the EU.
Partner Course Code:
ECPO 204
UArizona Equivalent Course:
POL Departmental Elective, Lower division.
UArizona Units:
3

Psychology

Introduction to Psychology

Course Description:
This course surveys the various fields of psychology, with emphasis on recent discoveries and the specific contribution and character of European roots and developments.
Partner Course Code:
PSY 101
UArizona Equivalent Course:
PSY 101
UArizona Units:
3

Religious Studies

Introduction to Religion

Course Description:
This course gives students an introductory exposure to various religions of the world as seen from the perspective of the academic study of religion. It takes an objective and non‐sectarian approach and is intended to inform rather than to persuade. The course assumes that students are capable of understanding worldviews and value systems different from their own and that sympathetic exposure to such alternatives is both an integral part of a university education and an essential component of functioning as a responsible citizen of the 21st century.
Partner Course Code:
REL 101
UArizona Equivalent Course:
RELI Departmental Elective, Lower division.
UArizona Units:
3

The Sanctity of Life: Selected Themes from the Ancient World to the Present

Course Description:
This course examines the religious foundation of the idea that human life is “sacred” and considers a wide range of historical and ethical issues associated with this central concept of Western thought. We will explore the meaning of the multi‐faceted phrase “sanctity of life,” including its implications for such ethical and legal concerns as conception, birth, and termination of life; human dignity and human rights; the quality of life; and social justice. Some of the issues considered will include bigotry and prejudice; economic and social injustice; euthanasia, infanticide, and suicide; genocide, holy war, jihad, terrorism, and violence; health care and health costs; human trafficking and slavery; martyrdom and self‐ martyrdom; social stratification; aging, death, disposal of the body; and the afterlife, especially in Dante’s Inferno. We will consider how “life” is defined and described in different cultures at different times in history, and how religions have influenced these matters.
Partner Course Code:
REL 362
UArizona Equivalent Course:
RELI Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

Sociology

Gender in Global Perspectives

Course Description:
This course examines the role of gender in different societies and helps to understand gendered dimensions of economic and social inequality, stratification, oppression, and power in global perspectives. Questions regarding sex and gender are going to be discussed in the context of complex social phenomena such as sex trafficking, pay-gap, machismo, immigration, development, poverty, marriage, and politics. Concepts such as democracy, human rights, freedom, emancipation, equality, and oppression are going to be critically evaluated through the careful analysis of gendered practices around the world
Partner Course Code:
SOC 210
UArizona Equivalent Course:
SOC Departmental Elective, Lower division. Tier 1 or Tier 2 Individuals & Societies.
UArizona Units:
3

Introduction to Sociology

Course Description:
This course introduces students to the systematic study of human society from the perspective of sociology. The course begins with a presentation of classical sociological thinkers such as Marx, Durkheim and Weber and discusses sociology as a particular view on society connected to the sociological method. The course debates a series of classical topics within sociology with examples and case studies from modern day societies: deviance, class, social interaction, social stratification, marriage and family, gender, age, religion and population dynamics. Why societies have divergent norms, rules, and patterns and how do these rules form and why? The last part of the course will briefly introduce contemporary theories of modernity, post-modernity, or “liquid modernity”, and will open up toward a global perspective by debating sociology’s role in understanding contemporary globalization.
Partner Course Code:
SOC 100
UArizona Equivalent Course:
SOC 101. Tier 1 or 2 Individuals & Societies.
UArizona Units:
3

Living Rome: Urban Spaces, Culture, and Identity

Course Description:
This course will give students the opportunity to actively explore the multiple dimensions of the City of Rome systematically and on the basis of a theoretical framework of urbanism, cultural studies and social theory. The students will examine how the city impacts its citizens, its businesses and social organizations. The course satisfies information technology requirements.
Partner Course Code:
SOC 120
UArizona Equivalent Course:
Sociology Departmental Elective, Lower division. Tier 1 or Tier 2 Individuals & Societies.
UArizona Units:
3

Theater Arts

Italian Comedy on Stage and Screen

Course Description:
An examination of Italian comedic and dramatic structure from the Renaissance to the present with particular emphasis on its influence on modern European and American literature and film. The course will cover the plays of Machiavelli, Carlo Goldoni, Luigi Pirandello and Dario Fo, as well as European playwrights such as Eugene Ionesco and Tom Stoppard. Focus will be placed on the comedic form and its modes of portraying the issues of identity, reality, truth, absurdity and art.
Partner Course Code:
IS 311
UArizona Equivalent Course:
TAR Departmental Elective, Upper division.
UArizona Units:
3

Global Tracks

Global Tracks have been designed by certain departments for their major students. If you do not see your major in this area, that’s okay! You can choose from any of the classes in the Academics section (above) in coordination with your academic advisor.


Family Studies & Human Development Majors

Enhance your Family Studies & Human Development major by studying abroad in the summer, semester, or full academic year in Rome! Faculty in the Norton School of Family & Consumer Sciences pre-approved courses to satisfy some required courses in your major as well as other required areas like social sciences and statistics and research methods. Check out the FSHD Global Track and work with your advisor to choose the right courses for your plan of study.

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Food Studies Majors/Minors

The American University of Rome is the ideal place to study food while abroad for Food Studies majors and minors! Offering a Master of Arts in Food Studies focusing on sustainable food production, distribution, and consumption, our UA Rome partner institution also teaches a variety of food studies courses at the undergraduate level that have been pre-approved by the School of Geography, Development, & Environment. Rome is rich in food history and is the headquarters for The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, founder of World Food Programme. You’ll get to experience the city of Rome’s commitment to ending world hunger and securing food for all while also enjoying Italian culture and cuisine daily!

Courses that have been preapproved for the Food Studies major are outlined in the following document. 

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Personal and Family Financial Planning Majors

In a major where you are already gaining expertise in understanding personal and family dynamics, your study abroad experience at UA Rome will enrich your ability to solve problems, be a leader, and grow your intercultural understanding and communication skills.

Since family is valued deeply and reflected in almost all aspects of Italian culture, UA Rome offers Personal and Family Financial Planning students an opportunity to enhance your degree with international experience and become an invaluable asset to future clients and employers in your industry.

Courses that have been pre-approved for the Personal and Family Financial Planning major are outlined in the following document.

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Location & Housing

Location

Study in the historical city of Rome, the capital of Italy and home to The Colosseum, St. Peter’s Basilica, and the smallest country in the world: Vatican City. Walk in the corridors of history and experience the cuisine, culture, architecture, and museums. Go ahead, there's much more to explore! 

Housing

At UA Rome, the accommodations are shared fully-furnished apartments that are owned by the university and located in the neighborhoods close to campus. All apartments are either within walking distance or conveniently located to public transit routes relative to the university campus. Each apartment houses between 4 to 6 students and is comprised of double rooms, shared bathroom(s), kitchen, and living area. They are all fully furnished and are well connected to both AUR and the center of Rome.

The apartments have modern amenities, are close to the city center, and are perfect for a student who wants to experience Rome as a local. Take a virtual tour of some of the apartments via the AUR Student Housing website. UArizona students are required to stay at the university-facilitated housing and it housing costs are billed to students' bursar's accounts.

Note: Students who enroll in an Academic Year (AY) of study at AUR will need to find independent housing during the winter break after the end of the fall semester and prior to the start of the spring semester. During the regular semesters, AY student will be housed in AUR-provided accommodations. 

Program Details: Summer

Summer 2022 Dates

  • Summer Session I: Arrive May 29 - Depart July 1, 2022  
  • Summer Session II: Arrive July 4 - Depart August 3, 2022 

Summer Cost

  • $50 Study Abroad Application Fee
  • Mandatory Geo Blue International Health Insurance at a rate of $3 a day
  • 4-week sessions/6 credits (2 courses).
    • You pay Main Campus UA Summer tuition for 6 credits per session
    • Can participate in both sessions for 8 weeks and take 4 courses totaling 12 credits. Cost will be double what is reflected on Summer Budget link below.
  • Housing (no meals included) ~$1,300/session
  • Other estimated costs (outside of tuition) includes but not limited to: transportation (air & local), meals, books & supplies, and miscellaneous

Summer Budget

Program Details: Semester

Fall 2022 Semester Dates

  • Arrive: September 1, 2022
  • Depart: December 20, 2022

Spring 2023 Semester Dates 

  • Arrive: January 26, 2023
  • Depart: May 17, 2023

Semester Cost

  • $50 Study Abroad Application Fee
  • Mandatory Geo Blue International Health Insurance at a rate of $3 a day (approximately $360 a semester)
  • You pay Main Campus UA Tuition & Fees to study abroad and receive all of the financial aid you use on main campus
  • Housing costs $4850 per semester at UA Rome
  • Other estimated costs (outside of tuition) includes but not limited to transportation (air & local), visa, residency permit, meals, books & supplies, and miscellaneous
  • UA Study Abroad scholarships are available based on eligibility

 Semester Budget

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