 Rome is the capital city of three of the world's most famous cultures. As the former seat of ancient Roman Civilization, it contains some of the most renowned painting, sculpture, and architecture on earth, bringing thousands of archeologists, scholars, and artists to its piazzas and ruins each year. As the spiritual and political center of the Catholic Church, it is home to more than twenty international relief and peace organizations and a common destination for Christian pilgrims. As the bustling capital of the Italian state, it is home to numerous governmental and educational institutions and attracts Italians from all over the country, as well as immigrants worldwide.
Lexia students immersed in the myriad cultures of its over three million residents will have great opportunity for engagement and comparison as well as the chance to participate in the historical scholarship and humanitarian projects that involve many of the city's residents.
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The Lexia in Rome program is affiliated with the Istituto Italiano, a university-level institution specializing in the instruction of Italian language and culture to foreigners. Lexia students have access to the libraries of the British Consul, the National Library of Italy, the Santa Suzanna American Library and the Lexia program library. Facilities and instruction for students in music, studio art, restoration or other fields can be arranged. Students can also attend lectures at the American Academy in Rome and national academies and the numerous educational institutions in Rome in addition to the program lectures. The Istituto Italiano makes its extensive collection of classic and contemporary Italian films available on video and DVD.
One of the recognized strengths of the Lexia program in Rome is the strong supporting faculty and staff who can tailor and adapt special studies to individual student needs. Courses are taught by the Resident Director, Italian professors, and other professionals. Speakers are also drawn from industry and the government sector. |
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 Students in Rome live in private student residences, where a landlord lives either on premises or very nearby. Students typically share bedrooms with one other program participant. Single rooms are available for additional cost. Additional meals and laundry service can be arranged directly with the landlord on an individual basis for a supplementary fee. All residences are clean and furnished including linens and towels and are well situated within commuting distance of the Lexia teaching facilities. |
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Four Academic Core Courses:
Open to all majors. Students earn up to 16 semester credits (24 quarter credits).
Language classes are offered for all levels of proficiency.
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 Integrated into the academic program are excursions outside of Rome. Out-of-town excursions may include several locations in Southern Italy, Florence, Orvieto, or other towns and sites. As part of the Italian Studies Seminar, faculty and program staff organize short excursions both in and around Rome-to explore the cultural and political dynamics of the city first hand. |
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 The Planned City: Comparing Rome and Washington, D.C.- Influences of Islamic Styles in Roman Architecture
- Smog and Artistic Preservation
- Italian Business Practices
- Study of a Roman Street Artist
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Overview 
Rome Classical Studies - Summer Curriculum