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Department: General Studies and Family & Consumer Sciences
Leaders: Kathy Rhodes (krhodes2@eiu.edu)
Subjects:
Family & Consumer Sciences |
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Terms/Timeframe:
Spring Break - 3/9/12 to 3/17/12
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Language: English
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Credits:2
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Budget:
Spring Break Budget
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Eligibility: |
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Good Academic Standing
Good Judicial Standing
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Application Deadlines: |
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December 1, 2011 (FIRM DEADLINE) |
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Application Materials: |
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Customized Program Application
Basics for Faculty-led Programs (step by step from application to realization)
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Academic Program
The purpose of this program is to provide opportunities for students to explore the culture of Italy including: art, fashion, textiles, cuisine, wine, photography, and history. Florence, the center of the Renaissance movement, is a living laboratory where students will find themselves immersed in and become a participant in a culturally diverse world. The program will help students develop an awareness of global issues related to their discipline, improve foreign and functional communication abilities, increase levels of independence and tolerance, expand their problem-solving abilities, and develop more culturally sensitive attitudes and behaviors.
This program is intended to primarily serve students who are in the Family and Consumer Sciences Program and adults in the BGS Program. However, students in other majors are also welcome to participate.
It was a marvelous opportunity that I would recommend to all students, undergrads and graduate students alike. All of the courses were interesting and instructors were highly knowledgeable. --Patricia Clifford, Summer 2010 participant
"This was an amazing experience. The amount that you are able to learn hands-on is incredible." --Kayla Browning, Spring 2010 participant
The school and professors are amazing! --Mallori Tamblin, Spring 2010 participant
Activities / Itinerary
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Sat Mar 10th |
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Students arrive. Palazzi staff will facilitate airport pick-up for students arriving on group flight, transport the group to the hotel and assist with check-in; distribution of cell phones. |
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Welcome Dinner with a typical Tuscan menu at Ganzo, Palazzi's student-run cultural organization. |
Sun Mar 11th |
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Orientation: Welcome to Florence! Introduction to Palazzi and its various components; academic and housing rules and regulations; introduction to the Student Life department and extracurricular activities. Will end with a walking tour of Palazzi facilities. |
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Walking tour of Renaissance Florence with art historian to see sights such as Palazzo Vecchio and the Duomo, followed by visit to the Ufizzi Gallery to see renown Renaissance works, such as Botticelli's Birth of Venus, Leonardo's The Annunciation and Michelangelo's Tondo Doni. |
Mon Mar 12th |
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Market Tour: Students will be guided by a gastronomic expert through the San Lorenzo Central Food Market, with visits to various vendors selling seasonal produce and local products. |
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Lecture: Introduction to Italian Gastronomy. Overview of the social and cultural aspects of typical Italian food products, such as prosciutto and extra virgin olive oil, followed by tastings. Special focus on the significance of regional products, and the meaning of DOP certification. |
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Lecture: The Italian Educational System. An survey of the school system from nursery school (asilo nido) through the various levels and choices of secondary and high school. This examination of Italian schooling will also be approached from an historical standpoint, particularly examining changes in the last three decades - from a public school to private school. Focus on primary school and school funding. |
Tue Mar 13th |
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Lecture: Fashion – Made in Italy. An overview of Italian fashion history, with an emphasis on Italian fashion design and designers from the 1950s to the present. Followed by walking tour of the high-end shopping areas of Florence, Via Tornaboni and Via della Vigna Nuova. |
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Workshop: The Fundamentals of Fashion Photography. The basics of fashion photography, such as lighting and composition, will be discussed during an on-location photo shoot. Students will have the opportunity to experiment with styling various fashion looks during the workshop. |
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Lecture and Workshop: The Importance of Pasta in the Italian Diet. Lecture and hands-on workshop on how to make fresh egg pasta with various accompanying sauces. Students will work in groups to prepare the menu and will sample the dishes at the end of the lesson. Menu to be decided. |
Wed Mar 14th |
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Day trip to the Tuscan provence of Arezzo to visit the Medieval town of Sansepolcro and hilltop village of Anghiari. Students will have the opportunity to visit the Textile factory Busatti, which, since 1842, continues to produce top quality fabric according to historic procedures, maintaining a “made in Italy” philosophy through each stage of production, from dying to spinning to weaving. |
Thu Mar 15th |
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Visit to the Public Hotellerie School Aurelio Saffi, an Italian secondary institute with specific Hospitality and Culinary Arts programs, as well as a traditional academic curriculum. Followed by lunch at the school. |
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Lecture: Introduction to Italian Wines. An overview of the fundamentals of wine analysis through the tasting of typical Italian wines, with an emphasis on the cultural significance of wine in the Italian lifestyle, and the meanings behind IGT, DOC and DOCG certifications. |
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Lecture and Workshop: Italian food and culture. Lecture with a hands-on approach to classic Italian dishes, with a focus on the importance of food in the Italian lifestyle. Students will work in groups to prepare the menu and will sample the dishes at the end of the lesson. Menu to be decided. |
Fri Mar 16th |
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Day trip to the Tuscan countryside provence of Siena to visit the Renaissance town of Pienza, the hilltop village of Montepulciano and the Bindella winery. Includes tastings of Pienza's famous sheep milk pecorino cheese and wines such as the renowned Vino Noblie di Montepulciano. |
Sat Mar 17th |
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Departure with group drop off at airport. |
Enrollment/Credit
Make course/substitution selections on your EIU Program Application. The credit hours associated with your selections may not exceed the credit hours allocated for this program: 2
Below are the choices available for this program:
Course Number: FCS 3961 (CourseID 2669)
Course Number: STA 5961 (CourseID 4671)
Housing
Double accommodations will be provided in a hotel located in the Renaissance Center of Florence.
Orientations
At least two pre-departure orientations will be provided and are required for all participants.
Your faculty leader will hold one of these orientations, where he/she will cover information on safety, health, legal, environmental, political, cultural, and religious conditions in the host country(ies), as well as planning logistics.
The Office of Study Abroad (OSA) will hold the other orientation. They will cover general information about traveling abroad to different areas of the world and facilitate a panel discussion composed of students who have already participated in faculty-led study abroad programs.
Modern medical facilities are available in Florence and there are several excellent hospitals within just a few minutes of the school. There are a number of American doctors in the area.
Necessary Documents
Passport
To enter a foreign country, you must have a valid passport. If you are a U.S. citizen and do not currently have a valid passport, or if your passport will expire during the time you will be overseas, please go to the U.S. State Department web site for information on how to apply for/renew your passport.
You are strongly encouraged to read the U.S. State Department's Consular Information Sheet on your host countries. It will provide you with a great deal of information to help you prepare for your trip.
**Please be aware that you are responsible for obtaining the most up-to-date information on entry requirements. The Office of Study Abroad only provides general information, as visa regulations and procedures are constantly changing. Please consult the Consulate for more information. ** |
