 The civilizations of ancient Greece and Rome achieved exceptional heights of intellectual activity, social organization, and world power. Not only did they provide the foundation for many of the current political, social, and cultural institutions of the Western world, the legacy of their cultures has shaped centuries of humanist philosophy and learning.
In this track students will draw on the classical environments of Rome and nearby Athens to explore various facets of the entire era of Greco-Roman civilization, including archeology, art, architecture, literature, philosophy, religion, and theatre. Students with no instruction in classics or classical languages can follow this track as an introduction to classical civilization. Majors or minors in classics, Latin, Greek, or other classical areas can study the texts and materials in the original language. Students who want to begin the study of Latin or Greek can do so.
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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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 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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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:
- Classical Studies Seminar (60 hours)
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 Textual study: individual, independent study of a Latin text at any level. This could be reading, translation and critical review of an author, genre or period.
- Independent and individual study of Latin grammar and syntax at any level through advanced Latin (or Greek) prose composition.
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Overview 
Rome Classical Studies - Summer Curriculum