The Good Life
Good Judicial Standing
(Extended to January 25, 2008)
EIU Program Application (Faculty-led Programs)
Basics for Faculty-led Programs (step by step from application to realization)
The Good Life |
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| Country: | Italy | |
| City: | Multiple Cities | |
| Department(s): | Philosophy (designed for all majors) | |
| Leaders : | Dr. Teresa Britton (tbritton@eiu.edu) | |
| Subjects: | Philosophy, Senior Seminar | |
| Terms/Dates: |
Summer - 5/4/08 to 5/23/08 (overseas), plus 5/23-6/23 Web CT |
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| Credits: | 6 | |
| Budget: | Cost Breakdown | |
| Eligibility and Prerequisites: | Good Academic Standing Good Judicial Standing |
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| Notes: | This program is subject to a minimum student enrollment. | |
| Application Deadlines: | December 7, 2007 (Extended to January 25, 2008) |
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| Application Materials: | EIU Program Application (Faculty-led Programs) Basics for Faculty-led Programs (step by step from application to realization) |
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Academic Program |
This travel-study in Italy is open to all majors. We see the incredible highlights of Italy together and learn about history, culture, art and film. There is some free time in each city. Two orientation sessions in March. Travel Itinerary: We don’t sit in a classroom in Italy. Academic work is online (WebCT) before or after travel. Students learn to think and write philosophically about their travel experiences and ideas. Independent project. Enrollment limited to 15. More info on website. |
| Activities/Itinerary |
Genoa Orientation and walking tour Rome Orientation and Walking Tour Florence Venice |
| Enrollment/Credit |
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Make your course/substitution selections on your EIU Program Application. The credit hours associated with your selections may not exceed the credit hours allocated for this program: 6 Below are the choices available for this program: Course Number: STA 3970 (CourseID 725) Approved Substitute: EIU 4194 (SubID 3029) Approved Substitute: PHI 2500G (SubID 796) Approved Substitute: PHI 2590G (Honors) (SubID 797) Approved Substitute: EIU 4167G (SubID 798) Approved Substitute: PHI 3970 (SubID 799) |
| Accommodations |
Students share triples/quad hotel rooms same gender. Breakfast included with hotel. Some dinner provided, some lunches. Students are shown how to order at a restaurant and arrange their own dinner and lunch most days. |
| Orientations |
At least two pre-departure orientations will be provided and are required for all participants. Your faculty leader will hold one of these orientations, where he/she will cover information on safety, health, legal, environmental, political, cultural, and religious conditions in the host country(ies), as well as planning logistics. The Office of Study Aborad (OSA) will hold the other orientation. They will cover general information about traveling abroad to different areas of the world and facilitate a panel discussion composed of students who have already participated in faculty-led study abroad programs. |
| Necessary Documents |
| Passport To enter a foreign country, you must have a valid passport. If you are a U.S. citizen and do not currently have a valid passport, or if your passport will expire during the time you will be overseas, please go to the U.S. State Department web site for information on how to apply for/renew your passport. You are strongly encouraged to read the U.S. State Department's Consular Information Sheet on your host countries. It will provide you with a great deal of information to help you prepare for your trip. **Please be aware that you are responsible for obtaining the most up-to-date information on foreign entry requirements. The Office of Study Abroad only provides general information, as regulations and procedures are always changing. Please consult the Consulate for more information. ** |