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Athens & Paros, Greece (June 20 - Aug. 2, 2009)
Imagine walking in the footsteps of the ancients . . . In Athens, you will study the Golden Age of Greece and live within walking distance of great monuments and excellent museums. On Paros, you will experience the life of a small island community. Friendly people, beautiful settings, excellent food, and a rich culture steeped in history await. Field trips will round out your studies while earning 12 units of university credit. (Director: Dr. Apostolos Athanassakis, UCSB Classics Department) Click photo for more information. |
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Procida, Italy (June 21 - July 12, 2009)
Come discover Italian art, history, and culture this summer! Earn 8 units of UC credit in three weeks, while living and studying on one of the most magical islands in the Mediterranean Sea. Our program will be held on the enchanting island of Procida—featured in films such as ‘The Postman’ and ‘The Talented Mr. Ripley’—surrounded by the deep blue waters of the incomparable Gulf of Naples. From the windows of their classrooms in a magnificently restored medieval castle, students can see to Capri, Sorrento, Pompeii, Vesuvius and other world-famous landmarks around the Gulf.Students will enhance their study of Mediterranean Italy by exploring the island itself, along with field trips to archeological sites such as Pompeii, ancient maritime towns like Amalfi, and, of course, the awesome artistic treasures of the city of Naples. (Director: Prof. Claudio Fogu, UCSB French & Italian Studies) Click photo for more information. |
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Ephesos , Turkey (Aug. 24 - Sept. 11, 2009)
Enjoy a three week stay on the beautiful Aegean coast of Turkey, on the site of the world's best-preserved Roman ruins outside Rome itself. The two courses will be conducted in the air-conditioned lecture hall of the Crisler Library in Ephesos, which also provides a reading room with 2000 volumes, Internet computer stations, and wireless connections. Courses will make use of the rich resources of the ancient site of Ephesos, its museum, and field trips to nearby sites and working excavations. Students will lodge in single rooms in small hotels with private baths and air conditioning, in the nearby town of Selçuk, Turkey . (Director: Dr. Christine M. Thomas, UCSB Religious Studies Department) Click photo for more information. |
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Querétaro, Mexico
This program has been cancelled for Summer 2009 but we expect it will be offered in Summer 2010.
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