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Italy 2019

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Photo:  View of the Gulf of Naples from the Vesuvian International Institute for Archaeology & Humanities where our program is based.

Italy Summer Study Abroad 2019

REDEFINE CLASSROOM

GEOG/ANTH This is a field study program for students interested in studying physical and cultural environments in and around the Campanian Region of Southern Italy.

GEOG 1301 Physical Geography will focus on physical geo-systems (weather/climate/landform processes) with an emphasis on Campania, Italy. We also explore human/environmental interactions around the region and its impact on economy and culture. Students are introduced to geospatial technology/fieldwork methods and conduct simple data gathering exercises to produce maps of their experiences.

Dates: 6 week Summer program – May 13 – June 20, 2019 (classroom/travel)

*Italy Travel: 16 Days Abroad – *Travel dates TBA

Castellammare di Stabia (12 nights)
Rome: (4 nights)

Program Courses: Students earn 7 cr/hrs

GEOG 1301 Physical Geography (3 cr/hr)
ANTH 2302 Introduction to Archaeology (3 cr/hr)
PHED 1164 Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness (1 cr/hr)

Note: the program is an integrated leaning community – students enroll in all 3 sections.

Cost: $3280 (air/ground transportation, lodging, meals, and activities).

Note: Program cost does not include tuition (7 cr/hr)

Deadline to Apply: March 1, 2018 (payment in full due)

Deposit: $500 deposit due at the time of application to secure space in the program.

Program Cap: 15 Students (space is limited)

Contacts:

Prof. Buck Buchanan (GEOG)  buck.buchanan@lonestar.edu
Prof. David Bruner (ANTH) david.e.bruner@lonestar.edu
Prof. Ronnie Nespeca (PHED) rnespeca@lonestar.edu

Program Application (download)

LSC Scholarships available: http://www.lonestar.edu/study-abroad-financial-aid.htm

See the following link for information on our Italy host, the Vesuvius International Institute. This will help visualize the location and facility we will reside:

Host: http://www.vesuvianinstitute.it/index.php?s=1&lingua=2