By means of extensive field trips throughout the Italian peninsula (e.g., Latium, Tuscany, Campania, Umbria) students engage in a systematic investigation of the sites, monuments, and artifacts of the Etruscan, Roman, and paleo-Christian cultures of Italy under the direction of Dartmouth faculty members. The aim of the program is to develop a coherent understanding of the processes of origin and growth, conflict and change in ancient Italy. To this end, the monuments of post-Classical Italy are also examined whenever possible, so that students may begin to understand the profound and continuing influence of ancient Italic cultures upon the development of western Europe.

The curriculum embraces architecture, the visual arts, history, religion and the basic techniques of archeological analysis. Students learn to see and understand the Roman world in its own context through informal lectures and discussion in situ, under the open sky. The academic requirements consist of short weekly papers, oral reports, and an optional independent project.

Curriculum

• Classical Studies 30.90: Classical Art and Archaeology: Study Abroad
  
• Classical Studies 30.91: Classical Art and Archaeology: Study Abroad
• Classical Studies 31.90: Ancient History: Study Abroad

In Rome and in the field, apartment and/or hotel accommodations are arranged for the group. Students are responsible for their own meals; some breakfasts and special dinners will be arranged in advance by the faculty directors.

Prerequisites  

NOTE:  Students will be expected to have elementary reading and speaking knowledge of Italian

A grade of B- or better in two of the following: