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1 Gonzaga-in-Florence be inspired. 10 Study abroad SPRING

2 3 1 GIF G o n z a g a - i n - F l o r e n c e Firenze Spend your spring semester with GIF and be inspired by the people, cultures, languages, and histories of places in Florence and beyond. expand your global perspective challenge your thinking develop your total self Florence instantly felt like home with the help of the entire GIF faculty and staff. There are no other study abroad programs like it - a once in a lifetime opportunity. - Via Hersholt GIF Alum Why study in Florence? To the Gonzaga-in-Florence student, Italy is much more than a boot-shaped peninsula in the Mediterranean; it is an opportunity of a lifetime. In 1963, Gonzaga University, a Jesuit institution located in Spokane, Washington, developed a program in Florence, Italy, which was designed to immerse students in both Italian and European life and culture. Gonzaga chose Florence because the city is central to the past of Italy and to European civilization itself. Capital of the region of Tuscany, Florence inherits the culture of the Etruscans, the mysterious forgotten people who were heirs to the glory of Greece long before there was a Rome. Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance, is still considered the most beautiful city in Europe. Florentine museums are crowded with the paintings that transformed European taste in the fifteenth century. Her streets are lined with buildings that initiated modern architecture. And yet, the city is more than a museum piece. It is intensely alive - a center of modern art, fashion, and refinement. Florence is also central to Italy s present. It is three hours by train to the region of Lombardy, the humming center of Italy s economic miracle and a stepping-off place for the ski slopes and lakes of the Alps. It is also three hours to Venice, a city which no photograph can do justice. It is two hours to Rome, capital of Italy and of the Church, where ancient, medieval, and modern culture mingle in every street. It is four hours to Naples, Pompeii, and Mount Vesuvius, the southern region no traveler would want to miss. Here in Florence, Italy s center, Gonzaga maintains a campus offering a core of historical, business, cultural, and sociological studies. These courses are rich and varied in content, but unified by the experience of Italy, past and present.

3 Benvenuto a message from the Dean For over 45 years Gonzaga-in- Florence students have discovered that t Florence is still the place of Renaissance, sance, of the emergence of a new image of self, and a deepening and enriching of the meaning of human life and history. The energy and vision that was required by the Gonzaga Jesuits who founded the Gonzaga-in-Florence program in 1963 has been passed on in various ways to all the students who have studied under its aegis. Having been a student in the program during the academic year and having taught in the program since 1989, I speak from personal experience of its remarkably transformative effect. The ideal that motivates the Gonzaga-in-Florence program is the integration of the academic curriculum with significant and formally sponsored travel to various places in Italy and in Europe. Exposure to the various layers of history and the cultural styles of diverse peoples will enlarge your appreciation of the complexity of the political, economic, and social issues that currently polarize Italy, Europe, and our world in general. With more than thirty different courses across fourteen different disciplines, and three different colleges: Arts and Sciences, Business and Engineering, we seek to refine the quality of your oral and written expression in English and Italian and the quality of your thinking relative to the analysis, synthesis, and interpretation of arguments and texts. What makes Gonzagain-Florence truly distinctive among all study abroad programs is its interdisciplinary approach to the curriculum characterized by plenary sessions in which professors challenge each other on timely issues that traverse their disciplines. This challenge approach made the Jesuits historically the school masters of Europe, and is manifest in the Renaissance Track and the social science block. This spirit is infused in the travel part of the program. Essential to the Jesuit character of our program, we offer many occasions for you to examine and enrich your spiritual and religious life. Because the program is committed to a faith that does justice, several community service opportunities will be made available to you. Our Student Life Associate Dean and staff will address every aspect of your stay in Florence with the utmost concern for your personal health, safety, and growth. I invite you to consider spending your spring semester abroad with us to experience a journey of a lifetime. Contents 1 Why study in Florence? a message from the Dean 3 Academics challenge your thinking 5 Courses course offerings 7 Travel expand your mind 9 Campus learn and live with GIF 11 Life in Florence beyond the books 13 Admission policies and procedures 15 Contact for more information Dr. Patrick Burke Dean, Gonzaga-in-Florence

4 3 Academics 3 c h a l l e n g e y o u r t h i n k i n g The GIF program offers courses to challenge, maximize, and enhance your study abroad experience in Florence. Expand your mind as you expand your horizons. Interdisciplinary plenary sessions Courses taught in English Classes Monday - Thursday Academic Tracks Gonzaga-in-Florence offers several academic tracks to help students stay synchronized with core and major requirements while studying abroad on our program. For more information on each track, review the course listings in this brochure or check our website: Business Track The Business Track fulfills junior year core Business requirements. Engineering Track The Engineering Track focuses on the second semester sophomore year engineering curriculum and gives students the opportunity to see firsthand the great engineering feats of the Italian Renaissance, such as Brunelleschi s Dome. International Studies Track The International Studies Track satisfies course requirements for the major or minor in International Studies. Interdisciplinary Social Science Track The Interdisciplinary Social Science Track links all the Social Science courses in plenary sessions. Italian Studies Track The Italian Studies Track aims to impart an understanding of Italian culture and competence in the Italian language. Renaissance Track The Renaissance Track integrates a series of courses focused principally on the historical period that distinguishes Florence as one of the major cultural centers of the world. Students who successfully complete four of the required courses, receive a Gonzaga University Renaissance Certificate. Academic Standards In keeping with our Jesuit ethos, the GIF faculty and staff are committed to academic excellence and offer a liberal arts and business curriculum that enhances the development of the total self. By taking full advantage of the resources in Florence, the faculty challenges students to think critically and to create global awareness. Gonzaga-in-Florence is a campus of Gonzaga University (GU) based in Spokane, Washington. GU ranks third among the top Master s I Universities in the West according to U.S. News and World Report, Italian Requirement With the exception of students pursuing the Engineering Track, all students are required to complete Italian 101. This requirement may be fulfilled prior to or during your time abroad. The GIF program changed my life. The well-established program, rich in tradition and a culture all its own, offers things that cannot be learned in any classroom. It is just one of the many things that makes Gonzaga an incredible place to get a world-class education. - Jason Koch, Gonzaga University

5 faculty Students at GIF benefit from a high level of academic instruction from both European and U.S. faculty. The administration supports faculty as they integrate learning and travel. The result is a rich, holistic, and transformative experience for students and professors alike. - Dr. Mark Alfino Professor of Philosophy Gonzaga University ALESSANDRO ANDREINI, Adjunct Instructor of Religious Studies; Doctorate in Philosophy, University of Florence; Ph.D. in Theology, La Scuola Alti Studi, Fondazione S. Carlo di Modena. SERENA BALDINI, Adjunct Instructor of Italian; Ph.D., Università degli Studi di Firenze; Post Laurea Program, Language and Communication, Department of Linguistics, Università degli Studi di Firenze; Master in Teaching Italian, University of Venice. OLGA BARANOVA, Adjunct Instructor of Contemporary History; B.A. and M.A, Belarusian State Pedagogical University; Ph.D. in History, European University Institute. HENRY BATTERMAN, Associate Professor of Italian and Assistant to the Dean for Cultural/Linguistic Activities; B.A., University of Colorado; M.A., University of Michigan. FILIPPO BELACCHI, Adjunct Instructor of English; B.A. and M.A., Università degli Studi di Urbino; Ph.D. in European Intercultural Studies, Università degli Studi di Urbino, Italy. PIERLUCA BIRINDELLI, Adjunct Instructor of Sociology and Communication; B.A. and M.A, University of Florence; Ph.D. in Sociology of Culture and Communication, University of Florence. J. PATRICK BURKE, Dean of Gonzaga-in-Florence and Professor of Philosophy; B.A., Gonzaga University; M.A., St. Louis University; Ph.D., Katholieke Universiteit Leuven. MERCEDES CARRARA, Assistant Professor of Art History; B.A., Manhattanville College; M.A., Villa Schifanola Graduate School of Fine Arts. YVONNE DiPALMA, Adjunct Instructor of Art; B.A., Johns Hopkins University; M.A., Villa Schifanola Graduate School of Fine Arts. ANITA GARRIOTT, Adjunct Associate Professor of Music; Juilliard School of Music; M.A.Musicology, Villa Schifanola Graduate School of Fine Arts. BERNARD GBIKPI, Adjunct Associate Professor of Political Science; Ph.D., European University Institute. ANDREA GIUNTINI, Adjunct Professor of Economics; Dottore in Storia Economica, Università degli Studi di Firenze; Ph.D., Istituto Universitario Navale di Napoli, Naples. GABRIELA ADRAGNEA HORVATH, Adjunct Instructor of Literature; B.A., University of Bucharest; Post-graduate three-year course of journalism in Bucharest, Academy of Journalism; Laurea in Lingue e Letteratura Straniere, Università degli Studi di Firenze. LUCY JOCHAMOWITZ, Adjunct Instructor of Art; B.A., Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Peru; M.A. in Fine Arts, Accademia di belle Arti di Firenze; Master of Printmaking, Scuola Internazionale per l Arte Grafica Il Bisonte. BARBARA LASTRUCCI, Adjunct Instructor of Italian; Dottore in Storia Moderna, Facolta di Lettere e Filosofia, Università degli Studi di Firenze. BARET MAGARIAN, Adjunct Instructor of English; B.A. in English Literature, University of London, Royal Holloway College; Ph.D. in English Literature, University of Durham. JOANNES MEWIS, Ph.D, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven in Engineering. ALESSANDRO PAZZAGLIA, Adjunct Instructor of Business and Office Administrator; Dottorato in Economia e Commercio, Università Commerciale L. Bocconi, Milan. GIOVANNA RUSSO, Adjunct Associate Professor of Italian; Dottore in Sociologica, Università degli Studi, Trento. ROBERTO SABBADINI, Adjunct Assistant Professor of History; Dottore in Lettere e Filosofia, Università degli Studi di Venezia Cà Foscari ; Ph.D., European University Institute. FATMA H. SAYED, Adjunct Instructor of Political Science; B.A., The American University in Cairo; M.P.A., The American University in Cairo; Ph.D., The European University Institute in Florence, Italy. DANIEL STEWART, Assistance Professor of Management; B.A., Washington State University; M.A. and Ph.D., Stanford University. ROBERT STIGER, Ph.D., Washington State University, Mechanical Engineering; specializes in thermo-fluids and Computational Fluid Dynamics. FRANCESCO VOSSILLA, Adjunct Instructor of Philosophy and History of Art; Laurea in Lettere e Filosofia, Università degli Studi di Firenze; Winner of a Ph.D. Research Grant for Storia dell Architettura e dell Urbanistica - Facoltà di Architettura, Università degli Studi di Firenze. JOHN VANDER BEEK, Associate Professor of Mathematics; B.A., Dordt College; M.S. and Ph.D., Oregon State University.

6 3 5 Courses All courses are subject to change. Refer to the latest course schedule at BT = Business Track ET = Engineering Track IN = International Studies Track SS = Interdisciplinary Social Science Track IS = Italian Studies RT = Renaissance Track art VART Drawing I (3 credits) The graphic representation of visual reality in a variety of media; emphasis is directed toward an understanding of form, line, value, texture, and space. This course satisfies the fine arts core requirement. (L. Jochamowitz) VART Painting I (3 credits) Basic problems in oil techniques, explorations in still life, landscape, and the human figure. Prerequisite: VART 101. (L. Jochamowitz) VART Linograph Printmaking (3 credits) An introduction to printmaking using linoleum, which is the modern version of the ancient woodcut xilograph technique. In addition to carving and printing, there will be a historical review of several variations of the process. (Y. DiPalma) VART Florence of the Medici (3 credits) A study of the artistic, social, and literary developments in Florence from the time of Savonarola through the Florence of Michelangelo, Cosimo I, Galileo, and the Grand Dukes. (M. Carrara) (RT) VART Fresco (3 credits) Exploration of Fresco techniques. Both Buon and Fresco secco are introduced. Students have hands-on experience and produce a Fresco image during the course. (L. Jochamowitz) VART Sculpture II (3 credits) This course demonstrates the basic techniques of terracotta clay, resins, plaster molds, paper mache, armatures, patina and refinishing processes, and sculpting the human body from life. (Y. DiPalma) VART Modern Italian Art (3 credits) A survey of Italian modern art and its most significant movements in painting, sculpture, and architecture from the 1860s to the 1970s. (M. Carrara) (IS) VART Renaissance Art (3 credits) A survey of the painting, sculpture, and architecture of Italy, (M. Carrara) (RT) (IS) VART 466/PHIL Philosophy of Art (3 credits) An analysis of beauty, creativity, and taste according to the theories of Plato, Aristotle, Aquinas, and selected contemporary philosophers. Several representative works from all areas of the fine arts are examined in the light of the aesthetic principles of classical philosophy. Prerequisite: PHIL 301/WOMS 237C. (F. Vossilla) (RT) business GU students: Admission to junior business classes in Florence requires completion of ACCT , ECON , BMIS 235 and BUSN 230 with a GPA of 2.5. Admission applications should be submitted to the School of Business one semester prior to attending Florence. Note: Any Art, Music or Theatre course will fulfill the fine art core requirement for the School of Business. BFIN Principles of Finance (3 credits) Financial analysis and management, including time value of money, risk and return models, valuation, the cost of capital, capital budgeting techniques, and capital structure theory. (M. Screti) (BT) BUSN Corporate Entrepreneurship (3 credits) This course includes the following topics: the commercialization process, industry analysis, entrepreneurial strategy, creating and sustaining a competitive advantage, and attracting and maintaining an effective leadership team. (D. Stewart) (BT) MGMT Management and Organization (3 credits) This course studies the theory and practice of management and behavior in organizations. Topics covered include motivation, leadership, workplace diversity, conflict, decision-making, employment law, and global management as applied to managerial functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. (D. Stewart) (BT) MKTG Principles of Marketing (3 credits) This course provides an overview of the dynamics of marketing. The focus is the study of exchange and its facilitation for all types of products, both tangible and intangible. The functions, institutions, problems and philosophies of modern marketing are presented in survey form. The major areas of marketing decision-making are examined including: selecting and working with target markets, product development and management, promotion and marketing communication, pricing, and distribution. (T. Evans) (BT) OPER Operations Management (3 credits) This core course provides an understanding of the strategic and tactical role of operations management in building and maintaining a firm s core competencies. A significant emphasis is placed on discussing the impact of technology and globalization on creating and enhancing value from both the producer and consumer s perspective. (A. Pazzaglia) (BT) economics ECON Comparative Economic Systems (3 credits) Economic analysis of various systems of economic organization, including Capitalism, Socialism, and Communism. Historical development of the theoretical basis and description of the institutional organization of each system. Prerequisite: ECON 201 or ECON 202 or ECON 270H. (A. Giuntini) (SS) engineering ENSC Engineering Economics (2 credits) Techniques of evaluating engineering decisions in the economic realm. Prerequisite: MATH 258. (R. Stiger) (ET) ENSC 301- Mechanics of Materials I (3 credits) Behavior of materials, elementary theories of stress and strain, generalization of these theories to stress distribution, and deformation and instability in structural members. Prerequisite: ENSC 205. (R. Stiger) (ET) ENSC 306- Dynamics (3 credits) A vector treatment of kinematics and kinetics. General motion of a particle, energy and momentum methods for particles and rigid bodies. Prerequisite: ENSC 205. (J. Mewis) (ET) ENSC 352- Fluid Mechanics (3 credits) Fluid properties, fluid statics, fluids in motion, momentum and energy equations, dimensional analysis, boundary layers, flow in conduits, drag and lift. Prerequisite: ENSC 205. (J. Mewis) (ET) english ENGL The Writing Traveler (3 credits) The practice of writing poetry, fiction, and essays in the context of foreign travel and residency. Prerequisite: English Core. (B. Magarian) ENGL 366 Love in the Renaissance (3 credits) The course addresses the centrality of love in the Renaissance literature in its conceptual and aesthetic complexity. The course has a comparative orientation, motivated by the strong impact of Italian culture on Tudor England and the students Renaissance studies in Florence and it covers all registers of style from lyrical effusion and tragedy to satire or playful comedy. Prerequisites: English Core. (G. Horvath) (RT) (IS) ENGL 366: Epiphany & Empathy (3 credits) The purpose of this course is to investigate and to explain the stylistic function of moments of empathy between the mind and reality, and to single out what exactly causes the epiphanies in the several novels and short stories under consideration. (F. Belacchi) (IS)

7 history HIST 315/ITAL Renaissance Europe (3 credits) The history of western Europe , emphasizing the political, religious, social, and economic foundations for the cultural achievements of the age of Michelangelo, Henry VIII, and Joan of Arc. (R. Sabbadini) (RT) (IS) (SS) HIST Europe-US Relations After WWII (3 credits) A detailed analysis of the development of U.S.-Western European relations since World War II. (O. Baranova) (IN) (SS) international studies INST 367/POLS Comparative Middle East Politics (3 credits) Shows the Middle East is more than a region fraught with violence, ethnic hatred and the struggle for control of oil by examining the modern Middle East s history and context, a diverse set of country case studies, and current issues including the role of women, Islamic fundamentalism, terrorism, and peace in Israel-Palestine. (F. Sayed) (IN) (SS) italian studies Italian requirement: With the exception of students pursuing the Engineering Track, all students are required to complete Italian 101. This requirement may be fulfilled prior to or during your time abroad. ITAL Elementary Italian I (4 credits) Grammar, composition, verbal practice and oral comprehension form the basis of this course. Designed to provide the student with the fundamentals of the Italian language. This course satisfies Gonzaga s A&S foreign culture core requirement. (Staff) (RT) (IS) ITAL Elementary Italian II (4 credits) A continuation of ITAL 101. The goal of this course is for students to gain an active command of Italian through continued practice in listening, speaking, reading and writing in communicative settings. Prerequisite: ITAL 101. This course satisfies Gonzaga s A&S foreign culture core requirement. (Staff) (RT) (IS) ITAL Elementary Italian Conversation II (3 credits) A continuation of ITAL 105. Vocabulary and grammar presented in Italian 102 are reinforced. Does not count toward the requirement of one year of Italian for the Florence program or the A&S core requirement. Co-requisite or prerequisite: ITAL 102. (Staff) (RT) ITAL Intermediate Italian I (4 credits) This course will build on existing skills in Italian, increase the ability to read, write, speak and understand the language, and introduce students to more refined lexical items, more complex grammatical structures, and more challenging cultural material. Prerequisite: ITAL 102. (Staff) (RT) (IS) ITAL Intermediate Italian II (4 credits) A continuation of ITAL 201. Prerequisite: ITAL 201. (Staff) (RT) (IS) ITAL Intermediate Italian Conversation II (3 credits) Companion to ITAL 201. Co- or prerequisite: ITAL 202. (Staff) (RT) ITAL Advanced Italian II (3 credits) Advanced review of grammatical structure through conversation, readings, presentations and oral comprehension. In Italian. Prerequisite: ITAL 202. (RT) (IS) ITAL 308 Italian Through Cinema (3 credits) This course uses Italian films to help students improve language proficiency and deepen their understanding of Italian history and culture. Italian cinema closely reflects national culture and each film in the course is chosen for its focus on one or more aspects of Italian society. In Italian. Prerequisite: ITAL 202. (H. Batterman) (RT) (IS) ITAL 367/HIST Renaissance Europe (3 credits) The history of western Europe , emphasizing the political, religious, social, and economic foundations for the cultural achievements of the age of Michelangelo, Henry VIII, and Joan of Arc. (R. Sabbadini) (IS) mathematics MATH Survey of Calculus (3 credits) A one-semester introduction to differential and integral calculus designed to convey the significance, use and application of calculus for liberal arts students, particularly those in the behavioral, biological, and social sciences. Prerequisite: MATH 112. ( J. Vander Beek) MATH Ordinary Differential Equations (3 credits) Solution methods for first order equations, and for second and higher order linear equations. Includes series methods, and solution of linear systems of differential equations. Prerequisite: MATH 259. ( J. Vander Beek) (ET) MATH Statistics for Experimentalists (3 credits) An applied statistics course for those with calculus preparation. Descriptive statistics, probability theory, discrete and continuous random variables, and methods of inferential statistics including interval estimation, hypothesis testing, and regression. Prerequisite: MATH 258. (J. Vander Beek) (ET) music MUSC th Century Romanticism: Beethoven through Tchaikovsky (3 credits) An in depth exploration of the lives and works of the great composers: Beethoven, Schubert, Chopin, Berlioz, Mendelssohn, Schumann, Brahms, Liszt, Dvorak, and Tchaikovsky. Along with the symphony orchestra developments, the course will include opera from Rossini through Puccini. The musical world will be related to relevant historic events, with an emphasis on the romantic tendencies found in all the creative arts. This course satisfies Gonzaga s fine arts core requirement. (A. Garriott) philosophy PHIL Ethics (3 credits) A general theory of the goals of human life and the norms of moral behavior; the theory will be applied to several specific moral problems. Prerequisite: PHIL 201. (Staff) PHIL 472/VART Philosophy of Art (3 credits) An analysis of beauty, creativity, and taste according to the theories of Plato, Aristotle, Aquinas, and selected contemporary philosophers. Several representative works from all areas of the fine arts are examined in the light of the aesthetic principles of classical philosophy. Prerequisite: PHIL 301/WOMS 237C. (F. Vossilla) (RT) political science POLS Modern Democracies (3 credits) Selected foreign democratic systems; constitutional and ideological principles; governmental forms, practices, and problems. (Staff ) (IN) (SS) POLS 372/INST Comparative Middle East Politics (3 credits) Shows the Middle East is more than a region fraught with violence, ethnic hatred and the struggle for control of oil by examining the modern Middle East s history and context, a diverse set of country case studies, and current issues including the role of women, Islamic fundamentalism, terrorism, and peace in Israel-Palestine. (F. Sayed) (SS) psychology PSYC Cross-Cultural Psychology (3 credits) An exploration of the psychological research which seeks to understand differences and similarities in human behavior when compared across cultures and groups. On sufficient demand. Prerequisite: PSYC 101. (S. Passeri) (SS) religious studies RELI Catholicism (3 credits) Exploration of the identity of the Roman Catholic tradition with emphasis on Catholicism s dialogue with the contemporary world. This course satisfies Gonzaga s Religion core requirement. (A. Andreini) RELI Christian Sexual Morality (3 credits) A Christian perspective on the ethical dimensions of human sexuality and issues of gender. (Staff) RELI Dietrich Bonhoffer: Faith in a World Come of Age (3 credits) Asks how Christianity and other world religions should engage in respectful dialogue and explores practical issues such as moral responsibility, social structures, and spiritual engagement. (A. Andreini) sociology SOCI 478 Social and Economic Development of Italy (3 credits) The impact of social theories on economic problems in Italy. The Mezzogiorno treated from the economic, sociological, political, and religious points of view. (P. Birindelli) (IS) (SS)

8 3 Travel 7 e x p a n d y o u r m i n d Our vision is to develop a holistic component to the travel program that brings into equilibrium students experiences in the classroom and during their travels. The success of Gonzaga-in-Florence depends upon both traditional instruction and experiential learning, and we aim to provide these elements in a balanced environment that promotes growth as individuals and as a community. In order to achieve these goals the travel and student life staff organize each trip in a very careful way. In addition, the faculty members enrich some trips with their knowledge and expertise. engage build your community serve live your faith learn challenge your thinking

9 Cinque Terre Athens Pompeii Vienna Swiss Alps Monaco Krakow Isle of Elba Chamonix Amalfi Coast Milan Palermo Sardinia Taormina Venice Monreale Genova Berlin Verona Sarajevo Prague Dublin Barcelona Sassi Trulli Stromboli Opening Tour/Orientation Orientation: January 5, 2010 Opening Tour: January 7-10, 2010 The semester begins with an orientation in Florence to prepare you for your time abroad both in and out of the classroom. This orientation is followed by an Opening Tour to help you learn the essentials of being a savvy traveler. The site for the Spring 2010 Opening Tour is the eternal city of Rome which offers both historical significance and educational value. We will tour the ancient, medieval, and Renaissance city including St. Peter s, the Vatican museums, the Colosseum and more. The orientation and tour are included in the program cost. Spring students are required to attend the Opening Tour. develop your total self Studying abroad with GIF was the best thing I ever did for myself. Not only did I get to see the world, but I found myself and have a better understanding of where I want to go with my life. Traveling teaches you how to accept other cultures and people as well as understand your own personal strengths and weaknesses in a real world environment. - Kristen Malone, GU observe other cultures expand your global perspective Christmas Tour (optional) December 21, January 3, 2010 Destination: Scandinavia, including Copenhagen, Stockholm, and Oslo. Spring students are encouraged to attend the Christmas Tour that serves as a wonderful bonding experience with fall and year program participants. The destination can vary from year-to-year and is dependent upon the current political situation. Yet, regardless of the destination, it is always an exciting historic adventure. During the Christmas Tour students stay in fine hotels and have daily guided excursions. Airfare, excursions, hotels, and some meals are included in the cost of this optional tour. Weekend Trips The academic schedule of Gonzaga-in- Florence allows students three-day weekends throughout the duration of the program. Gonzaga-in-Florence offers organized excursions during some of these three-day weekends as well as some one-day trips to Tuscan towns. Students participating on these trips may do so for an extra fee. Some of the trips will concentrate on cities within the Italian peninsula while others may include travel opportunities beyond Italy. Spring Break Trip (optional) March 12-20, 2010 Tentative destination: Ireland Spend St. Patrick s Day in Dublin and explore Northern Ireland. Program costs to be determined. explore Italy and beyond interact with people

10 3 Campus 9 l e a r n & l i v e w i t h G I F Gain insight into the social, political, and economic forces that shape Italy both in the classroom and as you live and interact with Italians. Learn to adapt and embrace new cultures and develop friendships that will last a lifetime. the mozilo center Gonzaga-in-Florence is located in the center of Florence not far from the Duomo and looks onto the Giardino dei Semplici, a sixteenth century garden created by the Medici family. It is a few steps from Fra Angelico s frescoes painted for the San Marco monastery and from Michelangelo s David housed in the Galleria dell Academia. Gonzaga-in-Florence, which is housed in the Mozilo Center, provides students with all the facilities required for learning and socializing. The school is wired with the latest technology which includes twenty desktop computers. In addition, the center s Martin Library collection consists of over ten thousand volumes. For research, students have access to Gonzaga University s Spokane campus Foley Library via twelve dedicated computers. A student lounge and fitness center are located on the lower level. We provide many opportunities for the cultivation of spiritual and religious life. Florence continues its tradition as an international city. Many denominations provide services in English.

11 Per Me Gonzaga a Firenze e... F o r m e G I F is Going for it and taking the plunge, Adapting to the culture and finding a new family, Making new lifelong friends, Conquering fears, weaknesses and shortcomings within yourself, Discovering that while the world is breathtaking, we find the most overwhelming beauty of all within each other. room & board pensione While studying in Florence, you will live in an Italian boarding hotel (pensione) located close to the school in the heart of Florence. These hotels are run by Italian families who provide good food, safe living conditions, and support staff. The living arrangements are conducive to learning the language and to better understanding Italian culture. The hotels are carefully screened and most have hosted GIF students for numerous years. Each hotel generally accommodates twenty to twenty-five students. Most of our pensioni are co-ed, although the rooms (double, triple, and quad) are gender specific. Since the majority of the students usually travel during the three-day weekends, the weekly meal plan, included in the program cost, consists of seven breakfasts, four midday meals, and three dinners. Homestay options: No other experience can substitute the cultural and linguistic immersion that results from living with an Italian family. Interested students can apply for a homestay option. 5,635 GIF alum have successfully completed a year, semester, or summer since pounds of pasta the average Italian eats per year 7 the average number of pensioni used to house GIF students 134 homemade gelato shops in Florence 32 computers + wireless technology at GIF 10,000+ books in the GIF Martin Library - Daniel Talevich Gonzaga University

12 3 11 Life in Florence b e y o n d t h e b o o k s Fiorenza Cup Champions Student Life Highlights: Student activities, including cooking classes, barbecues, soccer, and student publication Pensione life and homestays Community activities & experiences, conversation partners, trips to the opera Calcetto Community involvement & service Weekend travel planning & staffing Forza, The Leadership Group Special events Individual assistance for student concerns, from homesickness to medical emergencies and more Stay informed on cultural and linguistic events with GIF s The Daily Ciao. Published and distributed by Monday through Thursday, the Ciao also includes information on student discounts, local events, weekend trips, tips for adjusting to the Florentine and Italian way of life, and much more. Armed with the knowledge you gain in class, engage in numerous GIF cultural and linguistic activities to enrich your study abroad experience. Embrace all forms of artistic creation: visual, musical and gastronomic. Continue to develop your total self both emotionally and spiritually. The Assistant to the Dean for Cultural and Linguistic Activities and the Student Life staff will help you make the most of your semester abroad by facilitating cultural activities, providing access to resources, and planning activities to promote your social, emotional, and physical well-being and growth. The Gonzaga-in-Florence staff is committed to making your study abroad experience rich and meaningful. intramural soccer Play Calcetto, five-on-five soccer, in organized intramural games. Join our men s and women s GIF soccer team and compete against other American and Italian teams!

13 400,000 approximate population of Florence 2 number of times the Ponte Vecchio has been rebuilt 58.2 million people living in Italy 45 rooms in the Uffizi Gallery 9 hours time difference between Florence and Spokane 17 height of Michelangelo s David 465 steps to the top of Brunelleschi s cupola cooking classes Rome marathon barbeque engage build your community volunteer opportunities Volunteer opportunities are available for rewarding service in the Florentine community. 1. Volunteer at Casa Famiglia (a halfway house) and work directly with children in need. 2. Serve in a soup kitchen just a few blocks away from the GIF campus. 3. Assist in English classes in an Italian public elementary school. conversation partner program Improve your Italian with a language partner. GIF students are matched with Italian students from the University of Florence for weekly encounters. Any GIF student, regardless of his or her level of Italian, is welcome to participate. English for pasta program Visit an Italian family once a week, teach English to children ranging in age from 6 to 15, then have dinner with the family. During the dinner hour you have the opportunity to practice your Italian in a family setting. internships Internships available upon request. No academic credit. cultural activities Enjoy concerts and operas with world-class performers at some of Florence s most prestigious theaters such as the magnificent 18th century Teatro della Pergola. guest lecturers Listen to guest lecturers who are invited to GIF to speak on topics that relate directly to ongoing courses. I absolutely loved English for Pasta. My perspective definitely changed after working so closely with an Italian family. They taught me a lot about the real culture of Italy and the life of a typical Italian family. - Alyson O Neill Washington State University serve live your faith

14 Admission 13 policies and procedures deposit Within two weeks of acceptance, students reserve their place on the program with a $500 deposit which is applied to the cost of the program. Spring deposits are non-refundable after October 15, additional expenses In addition to the program fees, other costs include textbooks, round trip airfare, optional Christmas Tour, optional Spring Break trip, and weekend trips. Personal spending, independent travel, and currency exchange rates should be taken into consideration when planning your budget. program cost calendar December 20, 2009 December 21, January 3, 2010 January 4, 2010 January 5 January 6 January 7-10 January 11 February March12-21 April 2-5 April April 24 Spring 2010 Tuition $14,600 Room and board $5,837 Opening Tour / Orientation $700 Technology fee $125 $21,262 Spring students attending the Christmas Tour arrive in Florence by noon Optional Christmas Tour Spring students not attending the Christmas Tour arrive in Florence Orientation for spring semester only students National holiday: Epiphany (school closed) Rome Opening Tour for spring only students Classes begin Mid-term exams Spring Break (optional Ireland trip) Easter holiday (school closed) Final exams All students must vacate pensione by noon christmas tour cost The cost of the optional Christmas Tour is $4000. The destination is Scandinavia, including Copenhagen, Stockholm, and Oslo. financial aid Gonzaga University students: With the exception of work study awards and performance based scholarships, all Gonzaga University financial aid applies to the GIF program. Non-Gonzaga University students: Contact the Financial Aid office on your home campus to determine what aid may travel. Several types of aid may be transferable. You will process through your home campus Financial Aid office in collaboration with the Gonzaga University Financial Aid office. insurance The following insurance is included in the cost of the program: Gonzaga student accident plan (also applies to non-gu students) Italian Health Insurance Policy International Student Identity Card (ISIC) passport and visa A student visa, which is a stamp in your passport, is required for study in Italy. To apply for a visa you must have a current passport. The expiration date of your passport must exceed the end of the program by at least three months. Do not plan to use your passport 90 days prior to departure to allow for visa processing. Detailed instructions will be provided by the Gonzaga Study Abroad office. If you do not have a passport or your passport will expire, apply for one now.

15 program requirements All students (with the exception of the Engineering Track students): 2.8 cumulative GPA (through Fall 2009) Junior standing (or higher) at the start of the program; apply during your sophomore year. Students are required to complete a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester with a maximum of 18 credit hours per semester (19 credits allowed if taking ITAL 101, 102, 201 or 202 which are four credits each). Students are required to satisfy the Italian language requirement (ITAL 101). Engineering Track students: 2.8 cumulative GPA (through Fall 2009) or permission from the Dean of Engineering at Gonzaga University Sophomore standing at the start of the program; apply during your freshman year or early in the fall of your sophomore year. Students are required to complete a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester with a maximum of 18 credit hours per semester (19 credits allowed if taking ITAL 101, 102, 201 or 202 which are four credits each). No Italian language requirement Any information printed in this brochure is subject to change without notice. It is intended to serve only as a general source of information about the Gonzagain-Florence program and is in no way intended to state contractual terms. when to apply application deadline: October 1 Contact the GU Study Abroad office for deadline exceptions. Late applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Non-Gonzaga students: check with your home institution regarding school specific deadlines. application instructions Gonzaga University students: 1. Application form (download a copy from the website) 2. $50 non-refundable application fee (check made payable to Gonzaga University) 3. Two academic recommendations 4. Academic Services clearance form 5. Student Life clearance form 6. Return application in person to the Study Abroad Office, 323 E. Boone Avenue or by campus mail AD Box 85. Non-Gonzaga University students: 1. Application form (download a copy from the website or contact the GU Study Abroad Office) 2. $50 non-refundable application fee (check made payable to Gonzaga University) 3. One academic recommendation 4. Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended 5. Program Approval form 6. Mail to: Study Abroad, Gonzaga University, Ad Box 85, 502 E. Boone Avenue, Spokane, WA photo credits GIF ALUMNI: Joseph Benyak, David Coleman, Chelsea Conway, Kiri Craig, Courtney Gullette, Claire Hannes, Elizabeth Harris, Katie Larkin (cover photo), Tim McMillen, Vincent Fiedler Ross, Lucas Sharma, David Wayne. GU STAFF: Henry Batterman, Jim Helgeson, Katuska Kohut, Donna Ryan, Shelley Story. design Katuska Kohut for more information call visit studyabroad@gonzaga.edu mail Gonzaga University, Study Abroad 502 E Boone Ave, Spokane, WA Wanda Reynolds, Director of Study Abroad Tel: (509) , reynolds@gu.gonzaga.edu Donna Ryan, Assistant Director of Study Abroad Tel: (509) , ryan@gu.gonzaga.edu

16 explore I t a l y a n d b e y o n d serve live your f a i t h interact with people GONZAGA-IN-FLORENCE learn challenge your t h i n k i n g develop y o u r t o t a l s e l f expand Gonzaga-in-Florence Study Abroad 502 E Boone Ave Spokane, WA observe your global perspective other c u l t u r e s engage b u i l d y o u r c o m m u n i ty