Millikin University | International Programs

Culture & civilization of Italy (Sicily)
IN350 3 credits

This course did not go because of low enrollment.

When: June 4- 18, 2007

Instructor: Francesca Biundo. (217) 424-6261 or fbiundo@millikin.edu

Cost: $2,345 (tuition $795, housing $350, airfare $1,200), plus approximately $450 personal expenses (food, transportation, museums, theatre, cultural sites)

**First payment of $500.00 is due on January 25th, 2007. Deadline for sign up will be February 1st, 2007.

^{Informational meeting
Jan. 22, 2007, 4-5 p.m., Lindsey Shaub/RTUC}

Veduta aerea di Taormina Taormina (city): about

Teatro greco -Taormina (left); Cattedrale di Palermo (right)

The course will explore the history, the culture, the art, the architecture
and the food of Sicily. Furthermore it will analyze the Greek, Roman, Arabic,
and Norman civilizations and their impact on the territory and lifestyle.
A particular emphasis will be given on the development and the economic growth
of the region through the centuries in comparison to the main land and how its
geographical location has characterized the uniqueness of the island, different than
the rest of Italy. It will be journey in which Sicily will be discovered through all the senses.

Evaluate the ancient civilizations’ impact on the island
Discuss the origins of the Italian civilization
Assess the economic influence on the region
Explain the main economic industries and production in the region
Assess various aspects of society

^{Complete
syllabus}

Valle dei templi –Agrigento

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	Millikin University International Programs Karin Borei, Director of International Programs email: kborei@mail.millikin.edu	Office: Staley Library 105 telephone (217) 424-6387
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