aCademiC Catalog 2013-2014 - Lorenzo de Medici

5. PROGRAMS OF STUDY
5.1. ITALIAN LANGUAGE COURSES
Through its experienced Italian language faculty, LdM has
been teaching Italian to US and international students for
40 years. Instructors are highly qualified and regularly
attend professional development seminars to ensure that
teaching techniques are varied, professional and up-todate.
The small number of students per class enables each
student to be an active participant in the learning process.
Courses are enriched through local cultural activities. LdM
is convinced of the value of Italian language classes as an
essential component of the Study Abroad experience. LdM
faculty has significant experience in helping students at all
levels of Italian fluency. LdM offers Italian courses which
count for 3, 4, 6 and 16 credits per term.
5.5 INTERNSHIPS
Istituto Lorenzo de’ Medici credit-bearing internships offer
students the possibility to learn different aspects of working
in the Italian marketplace. Italy is known for its artisan
and small business structure and LdM strives to place
students in these types of companies, which offer not only
greater interaction with the student but the opportunity
to understand the strengths and structure of the Italian
workplace in different fields.
LdM arranges internships in the major churches and museums
of Florence, in Communications, Business, Marketing, Fashion,
and Graphics. In addition, students have the opportunity to
carry out service learning (in Italian only).
5.2 SEMESTER PROGRAMS
These programs vary in the weight given to Italian language,
and allow students to choose how much time they wish
to spend developing their language skills. Students are
required to take at least one Italian language course during
their first semester at LdM. Beyond the mandatory Italian
language component, students choose between a vast
selection of courses taught in English, satisfying personal
preferences and the requirements of their degree programs.
Students may choose from the following programs:
3- or 4-Credit Italian language + Four Courses (15-16 credits)
6-Credit Italian language + Three Courses (15 credits)
16-Credit Italian language
For special semester-long programs, see the following:
5.6 Three Cities Program (15 credits)
5.7 LdM-NCRC International Conflict Transformation
Certificate (15 credits)
5.8 LdM-CAMNES Archaeology and Ancient Studies
Certificate (15-16 credits)
5.3 JANUARY INTERSESSION PROGRAMS
Italian language is optional during January Intersession.
Students may choose from the following programs:
3- or 4-Credit Course
Combination of Two Courses (6-7 credits)
5.4 SUMMER SESSION PROGRAMS
Italian language is optional during Summer terms.
Students may choose from the following programs:
3- or 4-Credit Course
Combination of Two Courses (6-7 credits)
Workshop (6 credits)
Archaeology Field School (3-6 credits)
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LdM Academic Catalog 2013-2014