Study abroad programs in Italy, Sicily - Semester programs in Italy, Sicily - Study in Italy
Study Abroad in Italy, Sicily - Welcome
Welcome to the Study Abroad in Italy website!
This site has been especially developed for U.S. University students who want to study in Italy and attend a study abroad program in Italy, and particularly in Sicily, and have their Italian studies in Italy granted academic credits. Courses at Babilonia - Center for Italian Studies are offered in art, history, literature, cinema, geology, archeology, politics and humanities which enrich not only Italian Studies majors, but also majors in a variety of disciplines.
This site has also been developed to support U.S. teachers of Italian, teachers and students in AP Italian programs, Italian Departments and Study Abroad Offices in the USA, in establishing their own Study Abroad in Italy, Sicily or faculty led programs in Sicily.
Our Study Abroad in Italy Center is a hosting institution for several Italian Departments and Study Abroad Programs, for whom we have developed programs for independent students or faculty led customized programs.
Semester program in Sicily, Italy
Study abroad programs in Italy - Semester Programs
Taormina is an ideal location to study abroad for a semester or yearlong program for the student who is interested in total immersion into the Italian culture and language. A quaint medieval city, Taormina’s charm captivates students as they find themselves welcomed into the everyday life of this vibrant community.
Semester study abroad students attend classes in a historical 19th century building where classes are limited to a maximum of 10 students. The exceptionally low teacher to student ratio provides individual attention to each student, accelerating Italian language acquisition and promoting lively discussion in Italian studies courses.
Summer Study Abroad Programs in Sicily, Italy
Study abroad programs in Italy - Summer Term Programs
Summer study abroad in Italy students discover that Taormina, Sicily has a high caliber vibrant art community. Students enrolled in the Summer Term Study in Italy, Sicily programs participate in our Center for Italian Language and Culture's weekly social and cultural activities including Italian Cinema, Italian Art, Literature and History lectures...
Language courses are total immersion study of Italian language and culture combining oral and written expression. Emphasis is on building communicative proficiency along with a basic command of Italian grammar. A variety of resources (journals, reviews, magazines, commercials, TV ads, video clips and music) expose students to the sights and sounds of contemporary Italy. Classes are restricted to a maximum of 12 students to optimize language acquisition.
January Term Winter Break Intersession programs in Sicily
Study abroad programs in Italy - January Term Programs
Two, three and four week January Winter Break options allow students enrolled in the Study Abroad in Italy, Sicily January Term Intersession Winter Break Program to complete 3 to 6 credits in Italian language and/or Italian literature, cinema, art history or history courses taught in either English or Italian. Italian Studies students as well as students seeking a short term study abroad experience can enroll in the January Term Programs in Sicily.
Graduate programs in Italian Studies in Italy, Sicily
Study abroad programs in Italy - Graduate programs
Graduate courses in Italian Studies in Italy, Sicily
Graduate students and teachers can earn up to 9 graduate credits for intensive Italian Studies courses taught in Italian or English taken at Babilonia - Center for Italian Language and Culture. Graduate students may transfer courses directly into their home institutions or earn graduate credits through Auburn University. Teachers can also earn professional development credits for graduate courses in Italian Studies. Babilonia - Center for Italian Language and Culture is a recognized institution approved for students receiving FLAS (Foreign Language Area Studies Fellowships) grants through their home institutions.
AP Italian Preparation Courses
Study abroad programs in Italy - AP Italian Preparation Courses
AP Advanced Placement Italian Preparation Courses
Thanks to the advocacy of the Italian Embassy the College Board has announced that the first AP Italian Language and Culture Exam will be administered in May 2012 giving high school students the opportunity to earn college credits for their Italian language study. The Babilonia - Center for Italian Language and Culture AP Prep Program was designed by one of the developers of the AP Italian Language Exam who then trained our faculty in the various facets and expectations of the AP exam.
High school vacation week
Study abroad programs in Italy - High School and AP Prep Programs
High School Vacation Week
Babilonia - Center for Italian Language and Culture's location in Taormina, Sicily, the Pearl of the Mediterranean, is an ideal setting for high school students to study abroad in Italy and advance their Italian language proficiency. Taormina is safe, compact, and overflowing with Sicilian hospitality.
High school students live with host families and enjoy breakfast and dinner with the families. Our host families are carefully selected and many of the families have been hosting Babilonia students for many years, enthusiastically sharing their Italian culture with the students. Dinner time conversations are lively and provide additional language and culture exposure for the student.
Scholarships and financial aid for italian language courses
Study abroad programs in Italy - Scholarships and financial aid
Italian studies and Italian culture programs
Scholarship and financial aid Opportunities for Students Studying Italian language courses, Italian studies and Italian culture programs.
Teachers study grant for italian studies in Italy
Study abroad programs in Italy - Teacher study grant in Italy
Babilonia - Center for Italian Language and Culture in Taormina, Sicily is pleased to announce its Second Annual Teacher Study Grant in Italy created to recognize a teacher of Italian for his/her excellence in classroom teaching. The Study Grant will be awarded to a dynamic college instructor who has not only made extraordinary contributions to the expansion of Italian language and culture in his/her school and local community, but is also committed to continuing to promote the Italian language and culture upon return from Italy.
Faculty Led Programs - Italian studies in Italy
Study abroad programs in Italy - Faculty Led Programs
Babilonia - Center for Italian Language and Culture has developed study abroad programs with U.S. institutions which accept students from other institutions into their faculty led study abroad in Sicily programs:
Study abroad customized programs Sicily
Study abroad programs in Italy - Customized Programs
With the increased awareness of the importance of international education, and study abroad experience, faculty and institutions are seeking opportunities to internationalize courses and expand curriculum with International customized academic programs. Sicily, Italy is the ideal location for infusing excitement into history, art, culture, philosophy or humanities programs. The historical, artistic and natural treasures existing in Sicily provide a motivating academic environment which brings traditional lectures to life.
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Students may directly transfer credits into their home university or earn US university credits through Auburn University.
REQUEST ACADEMIC SYLLABI
For more specific details on study abroad programs, please contact:
Donnamarie
Kelly Pignone
U.S. Academic Advisor
tel/fax: (+1) 603-894-5552
Cell (+1) 978-828-3228