Summer Abroad in Italy

Explore Art, Child and Adolescent Development and Education
June 3 – June 30, 2018

Located in Ferrara, Italy, Tulane’s summer study abroad program offers courses in Education, Psychology, and Art History. A short train ride away from Florence and Venice, Ferrara is in the heart of the Emilia-Romagna region, regarded as Italy’s best for its cuisine. Students will also be surrounded by the region’s lush Renaissance castles, ornate churches, and the fashion and design culture of northern Italy.

Ferrara is very close to Reggio Emilia, a city famous for innovative programs in early childhood education. Designed with Teacher Certification students in mind, the program offers firsthand training in the Reggio Emilia method via classroom visits in that city. The program is also open to students in Psychology and Art History, who can fulfill degree requirements for their majors at a reduced tuition rate while immersing themselves in the wonders of Italy.
Students will select two (3 credit hour) courses, enhanced with co-curricular, cultural and community activities, such as visits to schools and museums and city tours.
Students from any major and level are welcome to join the experience! **This program is also open to the public. **

Program cost $7,000 and includes:

• All courses taught in English
  
• Practical experiences
• Housing and some meals
  
• Day trips to Reggio and Florence
  
• 2 - night trip to Venice
• Scheduled visits to museums and guest lectures
  
• Most Fridays are open for field trips and to explore the other areas.
  *Airfare is not included as well as any additional meals.
  

Select 2 courses from the list below to earn 6 credit hours:
Dr. Holly Flora *Pre-req not required

• ARHS 3200: The Art of Renaissance Italy (3hrs)
  

• EDUC 6900: Special Topics (OR alternatively ARHS 6900 Special Topics in Museum Studies): Museum Education: An International Perspective (3hrs)
  Dr. Shannon Blady *Pre-req not required

• EDLA 3160: Children’s & Adol Literature (3hrs)

• EDLA 3896: Service Learning for EDLA 3160 (20hrs)
  

EDUC 6860: Special Topics - A look at the Reggio Emilia Approach

to Education (3hrs)
Dr. Julie Alvarez
* PSYC 1000 pre-req required

Students will be housed the Hotel Carlton, in Ferrara which is centrally located in double occupancy rooms.

• PSYC 3210: Child Psychology (3hrs)
  

• PSYC 3200: Educational Psychology (3hrs)
  Reception is open 24/7.
  

For more information, contact Monique Hodges, Assistant Director, Teacher Certification mhodges3@tulane.edu or Office of Study Abroad 504-865-5339