Aerial View - Perugia

Background Information

Perugia was an Etruscan stronghold, located on a hill, 493 meters above sea level. It is not known for sure when the original urban nucleus was formed, the ancient walls, dated from 6th-2nd century B.C. and that Perugia was the seat of one of the 12 "lucomonie," give an indication of its importance as an Etruscan town.

After the year 1200 Perugia became part of the Roman domain and after 90 B.C. was granted Roman city status. Perugia was in the centre of the quarrel between Octavian and Lucian Antony, brothers of Mark Antony. Besieged, the city surrender in 40 B.C., was burnt and partially destroyed. Octavian Augustus had the town rebuilt and it became part of the 7th Administrative Region. After the year 1000, Perugia began to expand progressively until the 13th century.

At the beginning of the 14th century, Perugia was in the hands of Priors elected Guilds, the heyday of the guild-based commune. By 1370, Perugia recognized its subordonacy to the Roman Church and Pope, and that marked the beginning of the town's political decline. By 1553 the Church's authority was absolute. In 1860, Perugia was annexed to the Italian State.

Piazza IV Novembre

Perugia

Distance to Perugia (Miles): Ancona 86 Florence 95 Rome 119 Bologna 163 Genoa 237 Naples 251 Milan 283

Welcome to Perugia

Study Italian language and culture in one of the most beautiful medieval city in Italy. Perugia, the capital of Umbria, is located halfway between Rome and Florence. It is also near Siena, Assisi, Cortona, and other hill towns in Umbria and Tuscany.

John D. Calandra Italian American Institute, in collaboration with the European Languages and Literatures Department at Queens College and the University for Foreigners of Perugia (Universitá per Stranieri di Perugia), is offering a summer study abroad program for students interested in Italian language and culture. It will be held at one of Italy’s oldest and most prestigious center of Italian language education.

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Universitá per Stranieri di Perugia

Education Abroad

Summer 2012 Programs

Typical Comments from students

Attending Summer programs The Perugia program was wonderful, and it absolutely changed my life. If you ever need anyone to talk about the program with other students, or promote the Perugia program, I would be more than happy to help.

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This is an unforgettable experience! This is my first time in Italy and I am planning to come back again to continue to study the Italian language.

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I really love it. I’m very pleased with my classes and I am very impressed with the quality of instruction at the university.

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My overall stay was an experience of a lifetime. I am happy that I did not allow the opportunity to pass me by. I learned a lot about myself. The included dinners and vouchers were great.

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I'm honestly thankful for all your help, the experience was truly amazing. I would now like to attend the CUNY/Italy Exchange Program.”

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I had a great experience, I met great people and I learned a lot of Italian. I especially liked Perugia because it gave me an opportunity to speak Italian all the time. The Jazz Festival was awesome and the other cultural events that went on daily.

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The experience will never be forgotten. Looking back on it, it was the best thing that I have done.

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Application is available at Education Abroad Website: www.qc.cuny.edu/studyabroad

Application Deadline: April 1, 2012

Program Dates: Session 1 Friday, June 1st Arrival in Perugia Saturday, June 2nd National Holiday Guided tour - Perugia Welcome Italian Dinner Monday, June 4th Welcoming, Orientation Placement test, Enrollment; Session 1 Classes begin Monday, June 18th Mid-term exam TBD Two-day trip to historical city (student selects date) Thursday, June 28th Final exam Thursday, June 28th Pizza Dinner Friday, June 29th Session 1 ends

Session 2 Sunday, July 1st Arrival in Perugia Monday, July 2nd Welcoming, Orientation Placement test, Guided tour - Perugia, Italian Dinner Tuesday, July 3rd Session 2 Classes begin Monday, July 16th Mid-term exam TBD Two-day trip to historical city (student selects date) Thursday, July 26th Pizza Dinner Friday, July 27th Final exam Tuesday, July 31st Session 2 ends (Note: Dates/program may vary)

Programs: 1. Italian Language & Civilization (6 credits) (available Session 1 and Session 2) 2. Intensive Italian (6 cred.) (available only Session 2)

Program Costs for Matriculated CUNY Students Program 1: $1740 (6 credits) Second Continuous Session: $1290 (6 credits) Program 2: $1840 (6 credits)

Cost includes: CUNY tuition; Orientation, placement testing and advisement; Welcome Dinner; Farewell Dinner, Two-day visit to historical site; dinner/lunch vouchers, book voucher; Perugia city tour; cultural activities; insurance; and transcript.

Additional costs not included – housing, (student housing/dorms are available), airfare, other meals,

*Prices will vary for Non-CUNY, out-of-state, or international students

CUNY students in this program are eligible for STOCS grant. Contact CUNY – www.cuny.edu

Course Information

The primary goal of this program is the study of Italian language. Student language ability will be evaluated upon arrival in an examination. According to the student’s language ability, the student will be placed in one of the following Italian language courses. Levels I, II, and III courses have 20 to 22 hours of lesson per week, and consist of theoretical and practical teaching of grammar, conversation and laboratory practice. Level IV and Level V have 27 hours of lesson per week. All courses are taught in Italian by university professors who are experts in their fields. Intensive courses are taught in July.

Umbria Jazz Festival - Perugia

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Contact:

Joseph Grosso, Program Coordinator Calandra Italian American Institute/CUNY Queens College Education Abroad Office

65-30 Kissena Boulevard Kiely Hall 183

Flushing, New York 11367

Tel. 718-997-5769 FAX: 718-997-5055

E-mail: joseph.grosso@qc.cuny.edu Visit my Facebook page for more pictures of Perugia