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In cooperation with the American Institute for Foreign StudyNORTHERN CALIFORNIA STUDY ABROAD CONSORTIUMPresents:Florence Spring Semester 2015January 2015 to April 2015

Firenze!

Why Study Abroad?Meet people from across the worldExperience culture other than your ownEarn transferable college credit with your own U.S. instructors

Why study in Florence?Its the birthplace of the Italian RenaissanceHistory awaits you around every cornerOther European cities are within easy train rides!Its considered one of the most beautiful and cities in Italy

Florentine art and architecture is unmatched!Works by Brunelleschi, Donatello, Raphael, Michelangelo, and Botticelli are scattered through 70 museums in the city

The city itself has Classical, Medieval, and Renaissance buildingsstill in use today!

Its considered one of the friendliest, most beautiful, and safest cities in Italyand is renowned for its great cuisine!Florentines are open and friendly

The city is historic, fun, and safe!

Tuscan food and wine is amazing

Practical Details: Getting to, living in, and studying in FlorencePeruzzi center

Classes are held in the Peruzzi Center and also at the ABC language school

Ideally located near Piazza Santa Croce only blocks from the center of Florence and the Florence Duomo

The Center has friendly and helpful English-speaking staff

Classes meet in traditional classrooms with modern facilities

Practical Details: The Peruzzi Center and ABC Language InstituteOther services offered at the Center:Free wireless connection in the study center during class hours Cultural events (cooking classes, wine tasting, performing arts, and film nights) Local Info (such as banking, sports, and shopping) Travel suggestions (Italy & other areas in Europe)Research and 24 hour emergency contact service

Peruzzi Center and ABC Language InstituteFlorence Duomo (Historic City Center)

Practical details: What classes are available?Classes will include:

ANTH 310 (Cultural Anthropology) an introduction to the various customs, traditions, and forms of social organization around the world.

ANTH 320 (Archeology and World Prehistory) an introduction to the theories, concepts, and methods employed by the archaeologist in the study of human history and pre-history

ANTH 331 (The Anthropology of Religion a cross-cultural study of the forms and functions of supernatural beliefs and associated rituals in traditional societies

ADDITIONAL COURSES: ENGL 161: Creative Writing LIT 151: Shakespeare LIT 220: Intro to World Literature)PSYC 200: Life Span DevelopmentPSYC 220: Psychology of Personality: Personal, Social, Cultural DifferencesPSYC 225: Social PsychologyHIST 4.1: History of Western Civilization to 1648 C.E.HIST 4.2: History of Western Civilization from 1648 C.E.HIST 21: Race, Ethnicity and Gender in American Culture

Practical Details: What classes are available?All courses taught in EnglishFour instructors from Northern CaliforniaYou must take 12 units, and at least one class must be from your home collegeYou must sign up for the Italian Language, Life and Culture classMost courses fulfill GE requirements

Practical Details: Italian Language, Life, and CultureThis course is taught by guest lecturers to introduce you to different aspects of Italian life and culture.Typically 6 lectures about a variety of subjects (contemporary history, sports, music, etc.)6 visits to museums and galleries

Practical Details: Cultural Experiences available

Cooking Classes

Wine Tasting

Soccer matches

Trips to Pisa, San Gimigiano and elsewhere

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Semester Cost: based on 2014 -- $7695Includes all the following:AccommodationPre-Orientation in California and Program orientation in FlorenceCultural workshops & tours and Museum Pass for FlorenceStudy Center & classrooms with free wireless access24 hour emergency phone serviceMedical and Refund insuranceDoes not include airfare or optional trips BUT costs can be funded with Financial Aid ANDSome scholarships are available! Practical Details: Program CostPractical Details: Getting to, living in, and studying in FlorenceWe fly from San Francisco to Florence, met by AIFS Staff members Day 1 in Florence Morning Orientation meeting with staff. Afternoon professional guided tour of Florence Day 2: settling in to your apartment

Practical Details: Getting to, living in, and studying in FlorenceStudents are assigned apartments, usually four to a two bedroom (each bedroom has two twin beds), in the historic city center Each apartment is fully furnished, with a well-equipped kitchenA meal voucher (for 30 meals) is also available for an extra feeExchange the vouchers for lunch or dinner in a selection of restaurants around the center of Florence

Typical student apartment

Medical insurance is included in the program fee for all students

Covers students for one month after the end of the program

Pre-existing conditions and dental are not covered

Medical upgrade and personal effects insurance also available Practical Details: Medical and Travel Insurance

Optional European Pre-TourVisit Paris and London!

PLEASE NOTE: There is a European internal flight on the tour and therefore students are strongly advised to sign up for the AIFS flight package so they do not have to organize this themselves

Optional Trips While in FlorenceTrip to Rome: Three Days/Two nights, approximately 300 Euro [Hotel and transportation included]Trip to Sorento (including Capri, Naples and Pompeii): 3 days/Two nights, approximately 350 Euro [Hotels and transportation included]

Have more questions? For Additional info: http://aifspartnerships.com/ncsac/ (click to follow link)

For Financial Aid : Study Abroad Funding (click to follow link)

Questions not answered?: gibsonp@arc.losrios.edu or call (916) 484-8266 and ask for Patrice!

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