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Tarleton State University HONORS COLLEGE
2022 Summer Study Abroad in Urbino, Italy
Tentative date: May 29, 2022 – July 1, 2022 (could be shifted up
to a week later)
The Italian Renaissance Literature, Philosophy, Art,
Architecture, Culture, History, and Language
ften called “la città ideale” (the ideal city) of the
Renaissance, Urbino itself is a harmonious architectural work of
art, a unity of city and landscape recognized by UNESCO as a World
Heritage Site. During its great cultural flowering under Federico
da
Montefeltro from 1444 to 1482, Urbino attracted some of the best
Renaissance scholars and artists from Italy and beyond. It is the
birthplace of the great Renaissance artist Raphael. The house he
was born in, featuring a childhood fresco by the young Raphael, is
still standing. The Palazzo Ducale, itself the architectural
centerpiece of the town, houses a remarkable art collection of
medieval and Renaissance art, including paintings by Raphael and
Piero della Francesca.
Today Urbino remains a lively center of Italian life and culture
with a population of around 15,000. The city is home to the
University of Urbino, founded in 1506, with a current enrollment of
around 20,000 students.
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CLASSES
Weekdays from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. classes will focus on Italian
Renaissance art and architecture, as well as beginning instruction
in Italian language. Weekdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.,
students will study the literature and philosophy of the Italian
Renaissance. Classes will be held in university classrooms in the
old part of the city (il centro). See below for options for course
credits.
HOUSING AND FOOD
Students will be housed in one of the University of Urbino’s
residence halls in the Colle dei Cappuccini, a true university
village surrounded by the hills on the outskirts of Urbino.
This
complex includes a full-service dining hall. The city center is
within reach on foot (a 25-minute walk approximately) or by regular
public transport. Students will receive a dining hall card with
enough credit to cover breakfast and one full meal each day.
GUIDED TOURS
The program will include numerous guided tours in Urbino and the
surrounding areas, screenings of Italian art films, as well as
full-day trips to Assisi, Ravenna, and Florence.
PROGRAM COSTS
The cost will probably be around $2,600 per student. This
program cost includes airfare, housing, breakfast and one full meal
each day, guided tours and excursions, insurance, wi-fi, and most
classroom materials. The actual program cost is much higher than
$2,600 (around $4,000 per student). Due to the generosity of many
donors, the cost is reduced significantly. The program cost does
not include tuition and fees.
SCHOLARSHIP FOR TUITION AND FEES
Qualified students are also eligible for an International
Education Fee Scholarship. This scholarship is normally $1,000.
That amount may be reduced or increased depending on the amount of
available funding. This scholarship is applied to tuition and fees
for the courses.
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APPLICATION FORMS
Application forms are available from the Honors Office. By
submitting this application, you will be considered for admission
to the program. Applications will be accepted until early January
or until the maximum number of students is reached. A $200 deposit
must be submitted with the application. This deposit is refundable
only if a student is not selected for participation in the
program.
PAYMENT A payment of fifty percent of the total cost of the
program must be made by January 16; the remainder is due by April
2. These payments are non-refundable with the exception of those
costs that are recoverable by the Honors College minus any fees or
penalties assessed for withdrawal from the program.
ORIENTATION MEETINGS DURING THE SPRING SEMESTER
During the spring semester all participants are required to
attend six orientation sessions to prepare for the trip. Once the
list of participants is finalized, we’ll find a time when everyone
is available, probably in the evening.
ITALIAN LESSONS The Honor College will provide several beginning
Italian lessons to participants. These lessons are not mandatory
but highly recommended.
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COURSE CREDIT OPTIONS
Students may sign up for either three or six hours of honors
credit from the Honors Core, Honors Seminars, or Upper-Level
Honors. Nota bene: Although there are choices for course credit,
everyone studies the same thing—the literature, philosophy, art,
architecture, culture, and history of the Italian Renaissance, as
well as 20 hours of Italian language. Some upper-level credit
options involve additional class requirements.
Honors Core
PHIL 1301: Introduction to Philosophy (counts for humanities
core) ENGL 2350: Backgrounds of Western Literature (counts for
humanities core) ARTS 1301: Art Appreciation (counts for fine arts
core) HNRS 2385: The Italian Renaissance (counts toward the 15-hour
Honors Core for Honors Degree Program Students) Note: Presidential
Honors Scholars may not sign up for HNRS 2385 except in special
circumstances with special permission.
Upper-Level Honors
ENGL 3341: Cultural Studies: The Italian Renaissance ENGL 4086:
Problems Course: Literature of the Italian Renaissance ENGL 4315:
Senior Seminar: The Italian Renaissance PHIL/POLS 4086: Problems
Course: Political Philosophy of the Italian Renaissance HIST 4350:
Special Topics: The Italian Renaissance ARTS 4385: Art Seminar: Art
of the Italian Renaissance PSYC 4390: Topic: Cross-Cultural
Lifespan
(requires additional work with Dr. Trina Geye) COMS 4312:
Rhetorical and Communication Theory HNRS 3385: The Italian
Renaissance Note: Presidential Honors Scholars may sign up for HNRS
3385 in order to complete the requirement for the junior level
honors seminar and Honors Degree Program Students can sign up for
three or six hours of HNRS 3385 that will count toward upper-level
honors.