FIRST UM SUMMER SESSION 2008

• Grand Tour of Europe
• Paris, Venice, Florence, Rome, Madrid, Athens, and the Greek Isles
• Professor Tomas Lopez-Gottardi, 305-284-5253
• UM School of Architecture

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Credits: 3 or 6 undergraduate/graduate
Course Dates: May 10 - June 15, 2008

This course is an on-site study of European cities and towns. Students and faculty travel together to explore their most significant historical buildings and public spaces. Class instruction is given on site, providing an understanding of these cities, their architecture, and history. The first part of the course trip (3 credits) includes Paris, Venice, Florence, Rome, and Madrid, followed by the second part (3 credits) which includes Madrid, Athens, and the Greek isles. This program is in the tradition of the Grand Tour of the XIX century, when northern Europeans traveled to Italy and Greece to learn the culture of Antiquity.

This course-trip is intended for undergraduate and graduate students from the University of Miami and other accredited universities. No prerequisite course required. Academic activities are focused on lectures, seminars, and visits to buildings and places. Required work includes assigned readings, a course journal, and a final examination.

The itinerary includes the most significant cities, buildings, and arts of Europe, in a cross section of history. Paris: Champs Elysees, Place Vendome, the Opera and the Eiffel Tower. Venice: the Grand Canal and St. Mark's Square, Florence: the Duomo and the Piazza della Signorica. Madrid: the streets and plazas of Madrid "Antiguo," the nearby towns of Toledo and Segovia, and the Escorial. Athens: the Acropolis, the Parthenon, and Athena Nike Temple.

Contact the professor directly for detailed information and to reserve a place. Space is limited and a $300 deposit is required!.

Program Fee: $4,050 for 3 credits undergraduate tuition or $8,100 for 6 credits undergraduate tuition (estimated). In addition, students pay a travel package of about $6,300 for 4 weeks or $8,900 for 6 weeks.  Packages include the airline round-trip airfare from Miami and additional flights, intercity land transportation, hotels, and breakfast. The airline tickets may allow the option of returning at a later date from a different location, staying in Europe and visiting other locations.

Other costs: Meals (other than breakfast), local transportation and entrances to historical sites; estimate approximately $1,600 up to Madrid and an additional $500 for Greece, no payments required.

Financial Aid: Is available and can cover tuition, the travel package, and all essentials.  Please call 305-284-5253.