Italian Language, Culture, and Literature in Ferrara, Italy

Learn more about this program at one of our upcoming info session.

Wednesday October 24 6-7 pm Wells Hall B106

Wednesday November 15 6-7 pm Wells Hall B106

This program brings together the study of the Italian language and the culture and civilization of Italy in the present and the past.

Students who participate in this program will study Italian language, live with a host family and experience life as an Italian. Students will study beginning, intermediate or advanced level Italian depending on their previous Italian study; in addition to language study, students will take an upper level IAH course focusing on Italian culture and food. Because of the central location of both our local academic partner, Smiling International School, and our host families, students will experience the “piazza life” in the heart of the city of Ferrara. They will meet with locals, have the opportunity to practice their knowledge of the Italian language and create life-long connections.

Through program activities, students will be in close contact with Italian students inside an authentic environment where they will have the opportunity to interact, collaborate and cross cultures. This exposure will inspire an open communication about language, culture, history, literature and also explore the difference between the American/Italian culinary worlds. The academic program is supplemented with excursions to local places of interest and cultural activities including festivals, concerts, art exhibits, and many more cultural events that will take place almost daily in the city of Ferrara.

PROGRAM CONTACTS

For questions about academics:

• Carmen De Lorenzo (deloren5@msu.edu), Department of Romance and Classical Studies

For questions about application process:

• Hailee Ridge (ridgehai@msu.edu), Office for Education Abroad