LI 431 Andrea Camilleri’s Detective Montalbano:
Mysteries of a Modern Sicily (in English)

Dates: May 31st to June 14th

LI 431 Camilleri's Commissario Montalbano: Detective Stories in Modern Sicily (in English)

This course is designed for students who are not only eager to have a better understanding of the author/phenomenon Andrea Camilleri and his literary works, but also to have a better grasp of the Sicilian culture and the various literary and linguistic genres used by Camilleri and other contemporary authors. The course is taught in English and there are no pre-requisites, except a desire to learn. Two full day field trips to Agrigento/Porto Empedocle and Ragusa allow students to explore the settings for Camilleri’s novels. Viewing of television adaptations of Camilleri’s books and cultural activities make this course a dynamic academic experience. Please be aware that some of the films and texts may contain adult themes and language (and in the case of the films some nudity may be present).

By studying and appreciating the world of the author Andrea Camilleri and his literary creations, students are introduced to Italian (and more specifically Sicilian) culture, history and literature and the socio-historical circumstances of the time.

Included in Program

Orientation in Taormina
Housing accommodations in pensione (bed & breakfast) with single room and bathroom
Camilleri's Commissario Montalbano: Detective Stories in Modern Sicily (in English) – 3 credits
First Day Package (Tote bag, notebook, 2 ring binder, discount card, pen)
Free wireless internet at Babilonia during school hours
Free use of Babilonia PC’s during school hours
Guided Historical Walking Tour of Taormina
Weekly seminars in Italian culture, history, literature or art
Weekly Italian film socials
Weekly social activity
Final certificate from Babilonia
Final Transcript for 3 credits to be sent to home university for direct credit transfer
Pickup at Catania Fontanarossa Airport
Drop off at Catania Fontanarossa Airport

Cost of Program: 2.220 Euro

* Airfare not included.

For more specific details on scholarships and financial aids enrolling and getting academic credits for independent Italian studies in Sicily, please contact:

Donnamarie Kelly Pignone
Academic Advisor
U.S. tel/fax: (+1) 603-894-5552 Cell (+1) 978-828-3228
studyabroad@studiareitaliano.com