For students interested in improving their fluency level in another language, immersion in that language is essential. Villanova University recognizes this importance and sponsors four language and literature summer programs that provide students with an opportunity to integrate into another culture and improve their foreign language proficiency.
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This 6-week program is designed for students who wish to increase their proficiency
in Spanish and to be introduced to Spanish literature, culture and civilization.
Course Offerings
Students choose a combination of the following courses for a total of 6 credits:
SPA 1121/1122 Intermediate Spanish I & II - 6 credits
Intensive practice of grammar, composition, reading, and conversation.
SPA 1131/1132 Spanish Conversation & Composition - 6 credits
Intensive practice in conversation and composition with emphasis on developing advanced
Spanish language skills.
SPA 2211 Survey of Peninsular Literature - 3 credits
The foremost works of Spanish literature from the beginning to present day.
SPA 2142 Hispanic Cultural Studies - 3 credits
Civilization and culture of Spain.
Faculty Program Coordinator
Dr. Silvia Nagy-Zekmi
Department of Romance Languages & Literatures
College of Arts & Sciences
St. Augustine Center, third floor
(610) 519-7478 silvia.nagyzekmi@villanova.edu
Additional Academic Requirements
Minimum of 2 semesters college-level Spanish or equivalent required.
Housing and Meals
In Madrid, students are housed in a hotel and breakfast and dinner are normally
taken in the hotel restaurant. In Cádiz, students are housed in single or double
rooms with Spanish families throughout Cádiz. Students receive full board and laundry service while with the families.
Excursions
The Cursos de Verano organizes several excursions to various locations throughout
southern Spain. Villanova University organizes trips to Seville and Granada, a visit
to Cordoba and, while in Madrid, two 1-day field trips to Toledo and Segovia. Visits
to the Prado and other Madrid historic sites are also planned.
Itinerary - Summer 2012
The program begins with three days of tours of Madrid and the
surrounding cities of Toledo and Segovia. Students then travel to Cádiz, with a
tour of Córdoba on the way and before beginning the five weeks of intensive
Spanish grammar, or conversation and composition, literature, and civilization
and culture courses.
June 26, 2012
Depart from JFK to Madrid
June 27
Arrive Madrid, Dinner and lodging at hotel.
June 28
Breakfast. Morning Artistic Tour of Madrid. Afternoon tour of Toledo.
Dinner and lodging at hotel.
June 29
Breakfast. Segovia Tour. Dinner and lodging
at hotel.
June 30
Breakfast. Depart for Cordoba, sightseeing,
continue to Cádiz. Home stays begin.
July 2 - July 27
Classes begin at University of Cádiz.
July 28
Depart Cádiz for Granada. Dinner and lodging at hotel.
July 29
Breakfast. Granada City Tour. Dinner and lodging at hotel. Dinner and lodging at hotel.
July 30
Breakfast. Depart Granada for Sevilla.
Dinner and lodging at hotel.
July 31
Breakfast. Morning sightseeing in Sevilla.
Dinner and lodging at hotel.
August 1
Breakfast. Transfer to Sevilla airport, depart Spain for USA (Optional group flight arrives at JFK).
NOTICE: Villanova University reserves the right to modify
or cancel the program if circumstances warrant. nt.
The purpose of this 6 week, program is to develop students' proficiency in the German language and to introduce the student to German culture, , philosophy and literature. The students will have the option of taking a philosophy/theology seminar, titled “Faith, Love and Knowledge in Tübingen.” Students will live and study in the charming medieval town of Tübingen, beautifully situated on the Neckar River in the rural foothills of the Swabian Alb and visit various historical and natural sites in the area.
Course Offerings
Students have the option of pursuing German language for the full six weeks, or for only four weeks, followed by a Philosophy/Theology seminar for two weeks. The course offerings available are the following:
GER 1111 –or – GER 1112 Intensive Beginning German 4 credits (4 weeks)
GER 1111 & 1112 Intensive Beginning German 8 credits (6 weeks)
GER 1121 –or- GER 1122 Intensive Intermediate German 3 credits (4 weeks)
Review of grammar, reading, conversation, and composition.
1121/1122 Intensive Intermediate German 6 credits (6 weeks)
GER 1135 or 1136 Practical German 3 credits (4 weeks German)
Intensive practice in conversation and composition with supplemental reading in newspapers and magazines.
GER 1135 & 1136 Practical German 6 credits (6 weeks)
PHI Faith, Love and Knowledge in Tübingen 3 credits
*Note: Note: This course cross-lists and can fulfill the VU core requirement for EITHER Advanced Philosophy –OR- Advanced Theology
Faculty Program Coordinators
Dalia Nassar
Department of Philosophy
St. Augustine Center – 169
610/519-5881
dalia.nassar@villanova.edu
Annika Thiem
Department of Philosophy
St. Augustine Center 170
610/519-5313
annika.thiem@villanova.edu
Additional Contact Information
Dr. Charles Helmetag
Department of Classical & Modern Foreign Languages & Literatures
St. Augustine Center 350 610/519-7794 charles.helmetag@villanova.edu
Housing and Meals
Students will be housed with families in and around Tübingen. During the weekdays, students will eat breakfast and lunch with host families, and on the weekends, breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided by the host families.
Excursions
The program will also have weekend excursions in Tübingen and the surrounding
area. Possible excursions include visiting the Bosch headquarters and the
Mercedes-Benz museum in Stuttgart, as well as the Wurmlingen Chapel and
significant historical sights and art museums.
NOTICE: Villanova University reserve the right to modify
or cancel the program if circumstances warrant.
Rennes and Paris, France. Students take courses at the Centre
International Centre International Rennais d'études d'Études de français
Français pour étrangers Étrangers of Université
Rennes 2 - Haute Bretagne, and instruction is coordinated and overseen by the Villanova
faculty member in residence.
Rennes: Capital of la Bretagne, Rennes is a city of approximately 275,000
people and an additional 60,000 university students. With its numerous cultural
activities, low cost of living, large weekly open-air market, and new subway line,
Rennes regularly ranks as one of the most desirable cities in which to live and
work in France. It is just two hours west of Paris by TGV.
Université Rennes 2: About 60,000 students and 3,500 researchers have
found their temporary home in the city's two universities and twenty other institutions
of higher education. Successful programs in French language, culture, and literature
have been offered at the Université Rennes 2 - Haute Bretagne since the Faculté
des Lettres was established in Rennes in 1810.
Dates
June 21 - August 1, 2012
Program
This six-credit program provides participants with a unique opportunity to increase their knowledge and understanding of French language and culture. The program
is divided into two distinct components: intensive coursework emphasizing language and civilization at all levels, as well as literature, writing, and French culture;
and cultural analysis highlighting the French way of life from both socio-cultural and linguistic perspectives.
Additionally, students who have completed FRE 1131 may choose to register for a
course in Business French.
Course Offerings
Students choose receive credit for two three-credit
courses, following the sequence of French courses offered at Villanova.
REMINDER: Courses above the 1122 level count toward a minor or major in French
at Villanova.
VSB International Business co-majors may use FRE 1121 or FRE 1122 towards the IB-language requirement;
if they have completed 1131 before departure, students can take 1134, which is
specifically geared towards Business students.
REMINDER: Courses above the 1122 level count toward a minor or major in French at Villanova.
FRE 1121 - Intermediate French I
Designed for students who already have a basic knowledge of the language (one
year of college French) and wish to improve all four language skills. Students
should have completed FRE 1111 and 1112 or the equivalent.
FRE 1122 - Intermediate French II
Continuation of FRE 1122: Review of grammar, composition, reading and conversation. Students should have completed FRE 1121 or the equivalent.
FRE 1131 - French Conversation/Composition I Intense practice in conversation and composition with emphasis on developing
advanced language skills in French. Students should have completed FRE 1122 or
the equivalent.
FRE 1132 - French Conversation/Composition II Continuation of FRE 1131; further practice in conversation and composition
with emphasis on developing advanced language skills in French. Students should
have completed FRE 1131 or the equivalent.
FRE 1134 - Business French An introduction to French business terminology and discourse related to
economics, finance, and management. Students should have completed FRE 1131 or
the equivalent.
FRE 2140: Contemporary France
Focuses on regional identities and other aspects from current French headlines.
Dr. Seth Whidden
Department of Romance Languages and Literatures
College of Arts and Sciences
St. Augustine Center 343
610-519-5468 seth.whidden@villanova.edu
Additional Academic Requirements
1 year (2 semesters) of college level French or equivalent. Students with no
prior knowledge of French may be eligible; see Faculty Program Coordinator.
Housing and Meals
While in Rennes, students will live with host families, with easy access to the
university campus via public transportation. The university has a metro stop right
on campus (Villejean-Université) and is just a five-minute subway ride away from
the center of Rennes, which offers everything from fast food to fine dining. In
addition to breakfast and dinner with their host families, students can take well
- balanced meals at the restaurant universitaire, or Resto-U, on campus. There is
also a canteen located next to the classroom building.
In Paris, students share rooms at the Maison internationale de la jeunesse et
des étudiants (MIJE), a youth hostel situated in
the center of the city. Breakfasts and some meals are also provided in Paris.
Excursions
Students will participate in the excursions organized through the CIREFE,
including to le Mont St. Michel, to Dinan, and to the forest of Brocéliande.
There will also be additional excursions, to Fort La Latte, Erquy, Dol-de-Bretagne,
and the Normandy beaches. There will also be a weekend trip to St. Malo, a
walled city on the English Channel, marking the transition between Rennes and
Paris.
Itinerary 2012
21 June
22 June
25 June - 13 July
16 July
18 July
20 July
21 - 23 July
24 July
1 August
Departure from Philadelphia
Arrive in Paris, transfer to Rennes
Orientation, placement, classes begin at Rennes2
Excursion to Bretagne-nord
Guided visit of the Musée de Bretagne
Last night in Rennes
Visit of St. Malo
Arrival in Paris
Depart from Paris, return to Philadelphia
NOTICE: Villanova University reserves the right to modify
or cancel the program if circumstances warrant.
Universita` di Urbino and Scuola Lorenzo de’Medici
Dates
July 2 to August 10, 2012
Program
This program, conducted in both Urbino and Florence, is designed to give students
the opportunity to learn and/or improve their Italian language skills and expose
them to Italian culture and civilization both in and out of the classroom. Students
will profit from the ideal location of the two cities: Urbino, high in the beautiful
Apennines yet close to the Adriatic beaches; Florence, centrally located and only
a few hours by rail from important centers to the north and south.
Course Offerings
Students select 6 credits from the following courses:
ITA 1111/1112 Beginning Intensive Italian 6 credits
Written and spoken Italian with emphasis on pronunciation and comprehension.
ITA 1121/1122 Intermediate Intensive Italian 6 credits
Grammar review and developments of colloquial style.
ITA 1131/1132 Advanced Intensive Italian 6 credits
Intensive grammar review and amplification; development of writing and conversational
skills.
ITA 3412 Contemporary Italy (In Italian) 3 credits
The people of Italy and their place in Western culture.
ITA 4130 Renaissance Culture (in English) 3 credits Historical, literary and cultural developments of the Renaissance
**Non-credit cooking courses are available in Florence for an additional cost.
Faculty
Program Coordinator
Dr. Inna Rayevsky
Department of Romance Languages & Literatures
St. Augustine Center 337
Villanova, PA 19085
610.519.4699 inna.rayevsky@villanova.edu
Additional Academic Requirements
No language proficiency required.
Housing and Meals
Students will reside in university dorms while in Urbino, in private, air-conditioned
apartments while in Florence, and in hotels in Rome, Sorrento and Venice. Meals
will be provided in Urbino, Rome, and during the weekend excursions. In Florence,
cooking facilities are provided so students may prepare simple meals in their apartments.
Excursions
As part of their regular itinerary, students will visit Rome, Assisi, Perugia,
Venice, Ravenna, Sorrento, Capri and other places of interest. During their stay
in Florence, students will be able to visit Siena, San Gimignano, Fiesole, Pisa,
Montecatini, and other towns in Tuscany and throughout Italy.
Transportation
The group will fly either from Philadelphia to Rome or from Newark to Rome and be transferred to Urbino by bus. All surface transfers in Italy will occur by private, air-conditioned busses from the point of arrival in Italy to the point of departure for the United States.
Flight Arrangements are made directly by the students through a travel agent designated by Villanova University. Personal flight arrangements can be made, provided that students arrive in Urbino by the first day of classes.
Itinerary 2012 - Tentative
July 2
July 3
July 3-23
July 9
July 15-17
July 24
July 24 - August 5
August 5
August 5-6
August 7-9
August 10
Depart USA
Arrive to Rome; travel to Urbino
Program in Urbino
Excursion to Perugia & Assisi
Excursion to Venice & Ravenna
Transfer to Florence
Program in Florence
Departure from Florence. Arrival in Sorrento.
Visit to Sorrento and Capri
Rome stay
Depart Rome to USA
NOTICE: Villanova University reserves the right to modify
or cancel the program if circumstances warrant.
Shanghai Jiao Tong University in Mainland China
Shanghai, China
Dates
June 25 - August 3, 2012
VU pre-departure orientation: April 8 & 15, 2012, location TBA
Program
Study and live in the heart of one of the most dynamic, growing, exciting
cities in the world: Shanghai!
The Intensive Chinese Language and Culture program is a six-week, six-credit
intensive Mandarin Chinese language and culture summer program, sponsored by
Shanghai Jiao Tong University in Mainland China. This program is strongly
recommended by the Chinese Program of the Institute for Global Interdisciplinary
Studies at Villanova University.
This program offers an opportunity for all students, at any Chinese language
levels, to explore the Chinese language, culture, literature, history, art,
theatre, business, society, and Chinese lifestyle.
Prior to departure, students will have a two-day pre-departure orientation,
led by the Faculty Program Coordinator, Dr. Hailin Zhou. Upon departure,
students will participate in a 4-week, 8--hour intensive language program at
Shanghai Jiao Tong University, and a 2-week cultural immersion in Mainland
China.
The two-week cultural immersion will include excursions to Beijing, Xi'an,
and Hangzhou--sites included such as the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, the
Museum of Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses. In addition, various visits to
museums, music and drama events, Chinese companies and institutions visits will
also be planned.
Course Offerings
Students choose either two courses: one 5-credit or 6-credit course, and one 3-credit courses, for
a total of 8-9 credits. Students choose courses based on Chinese language level
and prerequisites for coursework
CHI 1111 Basic Chinese I - 6 credits
Functional use of Chinese for students with no prior knowledge of Chinese. New
pronunciation system, PINYIN, readings and oral drills.
CHI 1112 Basic Chinese II - 6 credits
Intensive practice in conversation and composition with emphasis on developing
advanced Spanish language skills. Prerequisite: CHI 1111 or equivalent.
CHI 1121 Intermediate Chinese I - 5 credits
Review of Grammar and vocabulary. New pronunciation system, PINYIN, reading and
oral drills. Prerequisite: CHI 1112 or equivalent.
CHI 1122 Intermediate Chinese II - 5 credits
Review of Grammar and vocabulary. New pronunciation system, PINYIN, reading and
oral drills. Prerequisite: CHI 1121 or equivalent.
CHI 1131/1132 Advanced Chinese I & 2 - 6 credits Advanced communication skills including
reading and discussing topics on current events. Prerequisite: CHI 1122 or equivalent.
CHI 1113 Business Chinese - 3 credits No prior Chinese language knowledge
required. Cultural and linguistic combination; Mandarin Chinese and PINYIN
system taught in class.
CHI 3412 Chinese Special Topic: Chinese Paintings - 3 credits
CHI 3412 Chinese Special Topic: Chinese Calligraphy - 3 credits
Faculty Program Coordinator
Dr. Hailin Zhou
Institute for Global Interdisciplinary Studies
College of Arts & Sciences
Geary Hall, 39B
610-519-8952 hailin.zhou@villanova.edu
Additional Academic Requirements
No language requirement. Courses are offered at all levels, and can be used
towards VU A&S core language, and VSB International Business co-major/minor
requirements, as well as the Global Interdisciplinary Studies major or Chinese
minor requirements.
Housing and Meals
Students will live on the Shanghai Jiao Tong University campus during the
duration of the 4-week, 80-hour language program. Students will take all meals
in dining halls on campus, meals included in the the campus stay.
Excursions
The two-week Cultural Immersion Program features excursions to Beijing,
Xi’an, and Hangzhou, among others, and includes renowned sites including the
Great Wall, the Forbidden City, and the Museum of Qin Terracotta Warriors. In
addition, visits to museums, musical and theatrical events, Chinese companies
are planned. Students will stay in hotels throughout the 2-week excursion.
Itinerary - Summer 2012
April 8 & 15, 2012
Program Orientation at Villanova University
June 23
Departure from USA
June 24
Arrival in Shanghai
June 25 - July 20
Coursework
July 21 - August 2
Two-week Cultural Immersion Program
August 3, 2012
Depart Shanghai or Beijing for USA
NOTICE: Villanova University reserves the right to
modify or cancel the program if circumstances warrant.
Dates
Faculty Program Coordinators
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