The LLC offers many opportunities for students to study abroad for a long week, a
semester or an academic year. Options include faculty-led programs, which generally
take place in the spring or summer, or exchange programs, which can run for a semester
or the whole academic year. Read below for more information on the study abroad programs hosted by Languages,
Literatures, and Cultures faculty. You can explore these and other study abroad opportunities
with the Study Abroad team at the Office of International Programs.
Current Faculty-Led Study Abroad Courses
Summer in Rome, Italy with Dr. Gabriella Romani | The Life and Languages in Rome program offers students a unique opportunity to experience life in Rome and learn
about Italian culture. During the four-week program, students take two three-credit
courses, one of which is taught by the program director, Dr. Gabriella Romani. Classes
are held in the morning and early afternoon at Italiaidea, an Italian language school
in the very heart of the city near Navona Square, from where students can easily walk
to all the main historical sites of the city. Courses are tailored for students to
take advantage of the location and gain a true full-immersion experience in the language
and culture of Italy, which includes living individually with local Italian families.
Participants can enjoy guided tours of the city and visits to key Roman sites such
as the Colosseum, the Vatican Church and Museum, the Trevi Fountain and the Galleria
Borghese. In addition, there is a weekend excursion to Venice or Siena. Students have
one free weekend during which time they can explore other main historical and tourist
locations (e.g., Florence, Capri, Pompeii), all easily reached by train. For more
information, contact Dr. Romani at gabriella.romani@shu.edu.
Spring Break in Greece with Professors Nicholas Stufano and Peter Reader | This 10-day trip during the Spring Break week is part of a 3-credit Archaeology of Greece course that
runs in the spring semester. Students explore several of the significant historic
and mythic sites of Ancient Greece, both on the islands and on the mainland. Starting
at the archaeological site Knossos on the island of Crete (source for the legend of
labyrinth and minotaur), they explore the most ancient origins of the Greek civilization
before heading to Athens on the mainland. Further travel takes students to nearby
cities, including the ancient walled city of Mycenae, home of King Agamemnon; Delphi,
the site of Apollo’s oracle, positioned on a mountain side in rural Phocis; and Olympia,
the birthplace of the modern Olympic games. While students experience the history
and architectural ruins of each city, they also dedicate plenty of time to appreciating
each city’s natural beauty, food and culture. For more information, contact Professor
Nicholas Stufano at nicholas.stufano@shu.edu.
Past Study Abroad Courses
The following study abroad programs were hosted by Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
faculty in previous years. Read below for further information about these older programs
and visit the Study Abroad page to see how you can make your current international plans a reality.
June in China at Nanjing University with Dr. Dongdong Chen | Hosted by Nanjing University, one of the top five universities in China, this program
is designed to provide students the opportunity to reinforce their Chinese language
proficiency in a native environment, study Chinese history, and explore the country
by visiting museums and other places of historical interest. As the country’s ancient
capital for 10 dynasties, Nanjing is enveloped by a deep, rich, historic heritage.
Capital of the wealthy Jiangsu Province, Nanjing is also a modern city, reflecting
China’s past and future together. Through the study of Chinese culture and by getting
to know the real faces of China, students will increase their linguistic proficiency,
gain a better understanding of different cultural aspects of the country—in particular,
the historical and current developments—and broaden their intellectual horizons overall.
Summer in Alicante, Spain with Dr. Daniel Zalacain | This 6-credit immersion program takes place at the Universidad de Alicante, one of
Spain’s most modern universities. The program provides a unique opportunity for short-term,
intensive study of the Spanish language and culture in the beautiful and vibrant Mediterranean
city of Alicante. Located on Spain’s famous and sunny Costa Blanca, near the Spanish
city of Valencia, it is the site of one of Europe’s best beaches and home to the exquisite
national Spanish dish, paella, and the dessert, turrón. Classes meet every day, Monday
to Friday, for 3½ hours, and are taught by SHU Professor Daniel Zalacaín and distinguished
faculty members of the Universidad de Alicante. Students participate in scheduled
group visits to Madrid, Toledo, and Barcelona; on the weekends, they can take advantage
of daily shuttle ferry connections between Alicante and the Balearic islands of Majorca,
Menorca, and Ibiza in the Mediterranean Sea. An easy-to-access bus to Valencia, Granada,
and Seville is available for further touring options. Housing and meals are included
in the program fee. Students live in Spanish-speaking homes with all meals provided
at the place of residence for a true language immersion experience. All students take
public transportation to the Universidad de Alicante.
Summer in Paris, France with Dr. Matthew Escobar | The 6-credit Summer in Paris program consists of two intensive four-week courses.
One is taught by Professor Escobar and focuses on the French language and Paris as
the literary and cultural capital of France. The other is taught at the Sorbonne and
concentrates on French grammar and oral skills, with a focus on French culture. Additional
guest lectures by local scholars are often included. During this month-long intensive
study of French language, literature and culture, students visit some of Europe’s
most famous cultural centers and historic monuments, including Centre Pompidou, the
Panthéon, the Louvre, Musée d’Orsay, Musée Picasso, Musée Rodin, Notre Dame, Sacré
Coeur, Montparnasse, the Eiffel Tower and the palace and gardens of Versailles. Brittany,
Normandy, Provence and the French Riviera are all accessible by train for weekend
excursions (not included in the program price). Students will live in student residences
at the Cité Universitaire, which is strategically located on one of the main lines
of the Paris Metro. Students take public transportation to their classes and any excursions
to the city.
