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API: Taormina, Italy
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Program Administrator:
API Country:
Italy
Host Institution:
Babilonia – Center for Italian Language and Culture Classes are held at “Casa Silva,” a nationally registered historic villa protected by the Sovrintendenza alle Belle Arti (the National Agency for the preservation of Art and Monuments).
Location:
Taormina is a quaint medieval town perched on the summit of Mt. Tauro, in the northeast corner of the island of Sicily. Taormina’s amazing views of the turquoise Ionian Sea and Homer’s mythical Mount Etna have captivated artists, photographers and writers for centuries. The 2000+ year old Greek Theater, only steps from campus, hosts contemporary and classical concerts, opera, ballet, plays and events, as well as an International Film Festival in June ongoing since the 1950’s. Along the narrow medieval streets are architectural gifts from the many civilizations which ruled Sicily since its early Greek years, including a Roman amphitheater, Norman castle, Byzantine fountain and Arabic palace.
Duration:
Fall term
Winter/Spring Semester
Academic year
Summer
Language:
English
Language:
Italian
Class Format:
Classes Primarily with US and International Students Housing:
Host Family
Other
Requirement:
Minimum 2.75 GPA
Mandatory Application Checklist:
Program Details:
See API website
Program Costs:
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Academic emphasis:
Anthropology
Art
History
Italian
Liberal Studies
Sociology
