Study abroad student from Marquette

ITALY STUDY
ABROAD PROGRAMS

 

The City - Rome, Italy

Rome was and still is the cultural and political center of Italy. As the country’s capital and the home of Vatican City, Rome provides students with numerous opportunities to put their academic studies into a global context.

Students will find their classroom work come alive on the city’s cobblestone streets as they jockey through traffic jams around the Colosseum, watch families stroll through the Forum and join other students for gelato near the Pantheon. The amazing architecture, art and ruins easily draw students into the stories of the famous thinkers and artists of the Renaissance and history of the Roman Empire.

While the glory of its heritage still resides, Rome is still a modern city of commerce, tourism and industry with the characteristics, advantages and disadvantages of all contemporary cities. As one of the larger economies in the EU, it encourages discussions around political science, social justice, international relations and business. The history, life and culture of the city makes Rome a prime location to study abroad.


The University - John Cabot University

John Cabot University(JCU), founded in 1972, is an independent, four-year liberal arts university offering undergraduate degrees and study abroad programs to English-speaking students from all over the world. The university is located in a quaint neighborhood of Rome called Trastevere, which means “across the Tiber”. It is the left bank of Rome, the oldest part of the city which is crowded with narrow winding streets full of restaurants, coffee bars, ice cream (gelato) parlors and boutiques.

JCU is within walking distance to the Botanical Gardens, the Accademia dei Lincei, and is next door to the Villa Farnesina, which houses artist Raphael’s famous frescoes. Buttressed by the Aurelian wall of the Roman Empire, JCU is reached by passing under the Porta Settimiana, built by Pope Alexander VI Borgia in 1498. The people who live in this area, like most Romans, are friendly and willing to help you find your way around or practice the Italian language.

Students who want to be involved in extracurricular activities are welcome to participate in various activities, including the student newspaper, the yearbook and sports (soccer, basketball, swimming, etc.). There are also musical and dramatic productions put on by the university theatre group.

Housing

John Cabot University provides accomodations in residential Rome. Students may select between two housing options: the Gianicolo Residence in Trastevere, a 230-bed residence hall; and shared apartments outside the Residence, located within a 30 minute walk or bus ride to campus. Please note that students are required to stay in the Gianicolo Residence during the fall semester unless the residence hall is filled to capacity.

There is an optional “meal plan” with both accommodation options. The approximate monthly food bill is $500 per month or around $2,000 per semester. It is possible to spend less on food depending on personal preferences for the type and amount of food consumption.

All students in JCU housing are assigned Resident Assistants who are available to help students in their residential life experience while at JCU. Resident Assistants live in the same neighborhoods as students and are available to answer questions, organize events and generally assist students adjust to Roman life.

Academics

Eligibility
Minimum sophomore standing; 3.0 GPA

Language
Courses taught in English; Italian language courses available

Orientation
Students will attend a Marquette orientation prior to departure. In addition, John Cabot University hosts an orientation within the first week of arrival.

Courses offered
John Cabot offers a wide range of classes in arts and sciences, business, economics, and humanities. Students can take four to five classes per semester, but each summer session comprises two classes. A maximum of 17 credits per semester can be earned, and six can be earned during the summer. Visit the John Cabot University website for more information.

Grades do not transfer to Marquette University for this program. Only credits will transfer provided that a grade of “C” or higher is earned.  

Dates

Students are able to study at John Cabot University for a semester, academic year or summer. Typically the fall semester is late-August to mid-December and the spring semester is mid-January to early-May.There are typically two summer sessions to choose from either May-June or July-August.

 

Spring 2012

Summer 2012

Housing move in

January 11-12

May 17 or June 28

Orientation

January 11-15

May 17-18 or June 28-29

Classes begin

January 16

May21 or July 2

End of semester

May 4

June 22 or August 3

Housing move out

May 5

June 23 or August 4

 

Visa & Travel

A student visa is required for this program. A workshop will be held shortly after acceptances are announced to help students apply for an Italian visa. Students must apply two months in advance. Ultimately, procuring the visa is the sole responsibility of the student.

Students participating in this program are expected to make their own flight arrangements.  You must wait until you have been officially accepted by the program before purchasing airline tickets. Student Universe (www.studentuniverse.com) and STA Travel (www.statravel.com) are two travel agencies that can often help students find flexible, discounted tickets.

Program Type

This is a Marquette home billed program, so most financial aid generally applies. To learn more about how the program will affect your specific aid package, go to the Office of Student Financial Aid.

Historic course equivalencies

Please note that the courses listed here have been approved in general for Marquette credit.  However, because eac h individual academic record is unique, depending on the college, the major and courses taken previously, not every course will qualify to be used toward a Marquette degree.  Therefore, current Marquette students must have prior approval from the their college office, before enrolling in these courses.  Without this prior approval, any course taken at another institution will likely not be accepted toward the Marquette degree.

Study Abroad Course Description Number MU Course Equivalency Number
EUROPEAN BUSINESS PRACTICES BA327 Upper Div Transfer: Elective INBU 9390
ETHICAL THEORY AND BUSINESS BA331 Upper Div Transfer: Elective INBU 9390
INTEGRATED MKTING COMMUN BA334 Integrated Mktg Communications MARK 4020
MARKETING BA335E Intro to Marketing MARK 3001
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS BA340 Upper Div Transfer: Elective INBU 9390
FUND OF ITALIAN LEGAL PRACTICE BA341 Upper Div Transfer: Elective INBU 9390
BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS BA360 Lower Div Transfer: Elective COMM 9290
SPECIAL TOPICS BA399A Upper Div Transfer: Elective INBU 9390
SPECIAL TOPICS BA399B Upper Div Transfer: Elective INBU 9390
BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS BUS220 Upper Div Transfer: Elective INBU 9390
BUSINESS ETHICS BUS301 Business Ethics PHIL 4330
SPECIAL TOPICS IN BUSINESS BUS399 Topics in Business Admin: BUAD 4931
HIST. OF ROME & ANCIENT ITALY CL/HS231 Lower Div Transfer: Elective HIST 9290
CLASSICAL MYTHOLOGY CL260 Classical Mythology CLAS 3025
CLASSICAL MYTHOLOGY CL260 Classical Mythology CLAS 3025
ANCIENT GREEK CIVILIZATION CL268 Ancient Greece and Rome HIST 3201
SOCIETY IN ANCIENT ROME CL278 Upper Div Transfer: Literature LATN 9392
SPECIAL TOPICS/CLASSICAL STUD CL299A Lower Div Transfer: Elective CLAS 9290
SPECIAL TOPICS CLASSICAL STUD CL299B Lower Div Transfer: Literature CLAS 9292
(TH241) ITALIAN CINEMA CMS241 Lower Div Transfer: Elective FILM 9290
RACE & GENDER IN CINEMA-TV CMS360 UCCS Transfr: Diverse Cultures ARSC 9374
SPECIAL TOPICS MEDIA STUDIES CMS399 Upper Div Transfer: Elective COMM 9390
MASS MEDIA & SOCIETY CO201 Media In Society COMM 1200
MEDIA ETHICS CO219 Ethical Problems of Mass Comm COMM 3900
SPECIAL TOP POLITICAL SCIENCE COM/PL399 Topics in Political Science: POSC 4931
INTRODUCTION TO CINEMA COM210 Lower Div Transfer: Elective FILM 9290
MEDIA, CULTURE AND SOCIETY COM220 Lower Div Transfer: Elective COMM 9290
INTRO TO COMPUTER SCIENCE CS120 Intro Computer Science COSC 1000
WEB DESIGN CS130 Lower Div Transfer: Elective COSC 9290
MGNT INFO SYSTEMS CS310 Intro to Info Technology INTE 3001
INTRO TO CREATIVE WRITING CW205 Lower Div Transfer: Writing ENGL 9294
CREATIVE WRTG: CREATV NON-FICT CW352 Upper Div Transfer: Writing ENGL 9394
INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATION EC 307 Upper Div Transfer: Elective INBU 9390
COMPARATIVE CAPITALISTIC SYSTE EC 391 Upper Div Transfer: Elective INBU 9390
MICROECONOMICS EC201 Principles of Microeconomics ECON 2003
MACROECONOMICS EC202 Principles of  Macroeconomics ECON 2004
INTERMEDIATE MACROECONOMICS EC302 Interme Macroeconomic Analysis ECON 3004
INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS EC316 International Currency Markets ECON 4044
ECONOMICS OF DEVELOPMENT EC341 Upper Div Transfer: Elective ECON 9390
Intro to Lit. & Criticism EN 198 Literary Criticism ENGL 4720
INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE EN 200II UARSC Evaluate NONE 9202
SPECIAL TOPICS IN ENGLISH LIT EN 399A Upper Div Transfer: Literature ENGL 9392
INTRO TO LIT. & CRITICISM EN198 Literary Criticism ENGL 4720
GENRE OF FICTION EN200 Lower Div Transfer: Literature ENGL 9292
INTRODUCTION TO THE NOVEL EN200I Lower Div Transfer: Literature ENGL 9292
INTRO TO CREATIVE WRITING EN205 Lower Div Transfer: Writing ENGL 9294
INTRODUCTION TO THE NOVEL EN205I UARSC Evaluate NONE 9202
THE GENRE OF POETRY EN210 Intro to Literature: Poetry ENGL 2730
SURVEY OF AM. LIT. EN223 Lower Div Transfer: Literature ENGL 9292
SURVEY OF AM. LIT. EN223 Lower Div Transfer: Literature ENGL 9292
SURVEY OF ENGLISH LIT. II EN231 Intro to British Literature 2 ENGL 2420
SURVEY OF ENGLISH LIT III EN232 Upper Div Transfer: Literature ENGL 9392
WOMEN WRITERS EN240 Studies in Women & Literature: ENGL 4870
SHAKESPEARE EN245 Lower Div Transfer: Literature ENGL 9292
TRAGEDY IN 20TH CENTURY LIT EN250 Lower Div Transfer: Literature ENGL 9292
ROMAN INFLUENCE IN ENG. LIT EN278 Lower Div Transfer: Literature ENGL 9292
SPECIAL TOPICS IN ENGLISH LIT EN299 Topics in Literature/Writing: ENGL 4931
ROMANTIC POETRY EN302 Topics in Literature/Writing: ENGL 4931
VICTORIAN NOVEL EN303 Victorian Literature ENGL 4470
VICTORIAN POETRY EN305 Victorian Literature ENGL 4470
SELECTED TOPICS IN AM. LIT. EN315 Topics in Literature/Writing: ENGL 4931
STDY WORK SINGLE MODERN WRITER EN346A Topics in Literature/Writing: ENGL 4931
CRITICAL THEORY EN405 Literary Criticism ENGL 4720
MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING FIN202 Principl Managerial Accounting ACCO 2031
INTERNATIONAL FINANCE FIN330 International Finance FINA 4040
JUNIOR SEMINAR HM380 Upper Div Transfer: Elective ARSC 9390
HIST. & PHIL. ASPECTS IT. REN. HS/PH 2 Uppr Div Trans: Europe Elec HIST 9405
INTRO TO WESTERN CIV I HS120 Growth West Civil to 1715 HIST 1001
INTRO TO WESTERN CIVILIZATION HS121 Growth West Civil to 1715 HIST 1001
INTRO TO MODERN EUROPE I HS130 Lower Div Transfer: Elective HIST 9290
MODERN ITALY II HS226 Uppr Div Trans: Europe Elec HIST 9405
BIRTH MEDVAL EUR FROM CONSTANT HS235I Uppr Div Trans: Europe Elec HIST 9405
HX OF ISLAM I:  GOLD AGE ISLAM HS240I Lower Div Transfer: Elective HIST 9290
HISTORY OF ISLAM II: MAMUKS & HS241 Topics In History: HIST 4931
AMERICAN EXPERIENCE HS250 Intro to Amer Hist HIST 1101
CLOSING OF FRONTIER TO TODAY HS252 Lower Div Transfer: Elective HIST 9290
EARLY MODERN EUROPE: ABS & REV HS260 Uppr Div Trans: Europe Elec HIST 9405
INTRO TO MOD EURO II 1878-1945 HS262 Uppr Div Trans: Europe Elec HIST 9405
EUROPE SINCE 1945 HS263 Uppr Div Trans: Europe Elec HIST 9405
CNTMP ERPN HIST 1945 TO PRES HS263I Uppr Div Trans: Europe Elec HIST 9405
THE AMERICAN EXPERIENCE II HS283 Growth American Nation 2 HIST 2102
ANCIENT EMPIRES:PERSIA, ATHENS HS299A Lower Div Transfer: Elective HIST 9290
AFR ATLANTIC:FR SLAVERY&BEYOND HS299B Lower Div Transfer: Elective HIST 9290
EUROPE SINCE 1945 HS345 Twentieth Century Europe HIST 3235
MODERN US SOCIAL HIST HS350 Upper Div Transfer: US Elec HIST 9404
THE AMERICAN 20TH CENTURY HS371 US in the 20th Century 1 HIST 3107
A WRLD AT ARMS 2ND WRLD WAR HS373 World War II HIST 3297
TOPIC: HISTORY OF THE COLD WAR HS399A The Cold War HIST 4298
S. TOPICS HS399B Topics In History: HIST 4931
SPECIAL TOPICS HS399D Topics In History: HIST 4931
Introductory Italian II IT 102 Elementary Italian 2 ITAL 1002
INTRODUCTORY ITALIAN IT101 Elementary Italian 1 ITAL 1001
INTRODUCTORY ITALIAN II IT102 Elementary Italian 2 ITAL 1002
INTRODUCTORY ITALIAN II IT102B Elementary Italian 2 ITAL 1002
INTENSIVE ITALIAN IT103 Lower Div Transfer: Non-Lit ITAL 9293
INTERMEDIATE ITALIAN I IT201 Intermediate Italian 1 ITAL 2001
INTERMEDIATE ITALIAN II IT202 Intermediate Italian 2 ITAL 2002
INTERMEDIATE ITALIAN II IT202B Intermediate Italian 2 ITAL 2002
INDEPENDENT STUDY IT281 Lower Div Transfer: Literature ITAL 9292
ITALIAN CONVERSATION & COMP IT301 Upper Div Transfer: Literature ITAL 9392
ITALIAN CONVERSATION & COMP IT301A Italian Composit/Conversation ITAL 3001
IMAGE OF ROME/TALIAN LIT&CINEM IT319 Upper Div Transfer: Literature ITAL 9392
SURVEY OF ITALIAN LIT II IT321 Upper Div Transfer: Literature ITAL 9392
LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS LAW219 Legal Environment of Business BULA 3001
ALGEBRA MA101B College Algebra MATH 1100
FINITE MATHEMATICS MA102 Finite Mathematics MATH 1390
STATISTICS 1 MA208 Mod Elementary Stat MATH 1700
STATISTICS II MA209 No Marquette Equiv or Award NONE 9201
PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT MGT301 Behavior and Organization MANA 3001
ORGTANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR MGT310 Behavior and Organization MANA 3001
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT MGT330 Operations/Supply Chain Mangmt OSCM 3001
INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT MGT426 International Management MANA 4040
PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING MKT301 Intro to Marketing MARK 3001
INTERNATIONAL MARKETING MKT330 International Marketing MARK 4040
INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC MUS101 Appreciation of Music MUSI 1020
GLOBAL WARMING NS 202 Lower Divi Transfer: Elective PHYS 9290
CONCEPTS OF GENETICS NS240 Genetics BIOL 2201
ASTRONOMY NS250 Astronomy & Space Physics PHYS 1008
PHYSICS FOR HUMANISTS NS251 UCCS Transfer: Science&Nature ARSC 9277
INDEPENDENT STUDY PH Independent Study: PHIL 4995
LIVING THE GOOD LIFE: THEO IN PH/RL224 Upper Div Transfer: 3rd Level THEO 9399
INTRO TO PHIL THINKING PH101 Lower Div Transfer: Elective PHIL 9290
ANCIENT PHILOSOPHY PH210 Ancient Philosophy PHIL 3610
CONTROVERSIAL BOOKS IN PHIL PH230 Lower Div Transfer: Elective PHIL 9290
MODERN PHILOSOPHY PH240 Early Modern Philosophy PHIL 3650
INDEPENDENT STUDY PH281B Technology & Human Condition PHIL 3740
WOMEN IN PHILOSOPHY PH299 Upper Div Transfer: Elective PHIL 9390
WOMEN IN PHILOSOPHY PH301 Upper Div Transfer: Elective PHIL 9390
EXISTENTIALISM PH302 Phenomenology & Existentialism PHIL 3665
PHILOSOPHY OF ART AND BEAUTY PH304 Philosophy of Art PHIL 3370
SPECIAL TOPICS PH399A Upper Div Transfer: Elective PHIL 9390
INTRO TO POLITICAL THEORY PL 210 Lower Div Transfer: Elective POSC 9290
MOLES, SPIES & TERRORIST PL 290 Topics in Political Science: POSC 4931
INTRO TO POLITICAL ANALYSIS PL101 Comparative Politics POSC 2401
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS PL209 International Politics POSC 2601
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION PL212 Upper Div Transfer: Elective INBU 9390
ITALIAN POLITICS & SOCIETY PL215 Upper Div Trans:Intl Pol Elec POSC 9403
ITALIAN POLITICS AND SOCIETY PL215 Upper Div Trans:Intl Pol Elec POSC 9403
COMPARATIVE POLITICAL SYSTEMS PL223 Comparative Politics POSC 2401
COMPARATIVE POLITICAL SYSTEMS PL223 Comparative Politics POSC 2401
GENOCIDE PL228 Lower Div Transfer: Elective SOCI 9290
WESTERN EUROPEAN POLITICS PL250 European Politics POSC 4501
POLICIES OF THE EU PL315 European Politics POSC 4501
PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAW PL320 International Law POSC 4601
AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY PL330 Upper Div Trans:Amer Pol Elec POSC 9401
EUROPE SECURITY ISSUE COLD WAR PL331 Uppr Div Trans: Europe Elec HIST 9405
DEVELOP. IN THE 3RD WORLD PL340 Upper Div Trans:Intl Pol Elec POSC 9403
LATIN AMERICAN POLOTICS & SOCI PL345 Latin American Politics POSC 4541
EAST. EUROP. POLITICS & SOC. PL355 European Politics POSC 4501
NTLISM/ETHNCTY/INTEGR IN EUR PL370 Upper Div Transfer: Elective ARSC 9390
SPECIAL TOPICS IN POL SCIENCE PL399A Upper Div Trans:Intl Pol Elec POSC 9403
SPECIAL TOPICS IN POLI SCI PL399B Topics in Political Science: POSC 4931
GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY PS101 General Psychology PSYC 1001
DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY PS221 Developmental Psy Concept-Adol PSYC 3101
DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY PS221 Developmental Psy Concept-Adol PSYC 3101
ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY PS254 Abnormal Psychology PSYC 3401
SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY PS305 Upper Div Transfer: Elective PSYC 9390
COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY PS307 Cognition PSYC 3320
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY PS334 Introductory Social Psychology PSYC 3201
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY PS334 Introductory Social Psychology PSYC 3201
THEORY OF PERSONALITY PS335 Theories of Personality PSYC 3501
HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY PS351 Health Psychology PSYC 3420
SPECIAL TOPICS IN PSYCHOLOGY PS399 Upper Div Transfer: Elective PSYC 9390
The Western Christian Traditio RL 203 Lower Div Transfer: 2nd Level THEO 9298
HINDUISM, BUDDHISM, TAOISM RL202 Hinduism, Yoga, & Buddhism THEO 4540
RELIGIONS OF THE WORLD RL206 Survey of World Religions THEO 4510
MONOTHEISTIC RELIGIONS RL207 Survey of World Religions THEO 4510
HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY RL211 Lower Div Transfer: 2nd Level THEO 9298
BRILLIANT DARKNESS RL215 Upper Div Transfer: 3rd Level THEO 9399
A HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY: W T RL221 Exploration Christian Theology THEO 2310
HISTORY OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH RL221I Exploration Christian Theology THEO 2310
EAST CHRISTIAN UNITY/DIVERSITY RL222 Upper Div Transfer: 3rd Level THEO 9399
MYSTIC, SAINTS & SINNERS RL225 Lower Div Transfer: Elective THEO 9290
PATHWAYS OF FAITH RL254 Upper Div Transfer: 3rd Level THEO 9399
ZEN RL280 Upper Div Transfer: 3rd Level THEO 9399
SPECIAL TOPICS RL299A Upper Div Transfer: 3rd Level THEO 9399
WESTERN CHRISTION TRADITION RL299I Upper Div Transfer: 3rd Level THEO 9399
SPECIAL TOPICS RL399 Upper Div Transfer: 3rd Level THEO 9399
SOCIOLOGY OF SOUTHERN ITALY SOCSC/IT Upper Div Transfer: Elective SOCI 9390
INTRO TO CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY SOCSCI Lower Div Transfer: Elective ANTH 9290
SOCIOLOGY MASS COMMUNICATION SOCSCI251 Lower Div Transfer: Elective SOCI 9290
SOCIOLOGY MASS COMMUNICATION SOCSCI251 Lower Div Transfer: Elective SOCI 9290
ITALIAN CINEMA SINCE 1945 TH241 Upper Division Transfer Credit FILM 9390
MODERN EUROPEAN DRAMA TH340 Upper Div Transfer: Literature ENGL 9392
MODERN AMERICAN DRAMA TH342 American Drama ENGL 4750

 

 

 

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