During the four weeks the class is in Milan, we will accomplish the following items. This syllabus is subject to change according to availability of Italian guest lecturers, transportation, and tours. The following dates are tentative and will be finalized upon notification of availability by Italian faculty. This notification may not occur until we are actually in Italy, so please be prepared to be flexible. Classes will run from 10-noon unless otherwise noted. Computer Lab Activities will generally run between the hours of 1-5pm.
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2 July
Sat |
- Arrival of participants
Malpensa to Milano
- take the Red Line to the Turro Stop (about 5 mins from dorms)
- From Linate Airport, take a taxi.
- Class meeting at 7:00 pm at the dorms then dinner on our own/together
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3 Sun |
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- Today we go Out and About!
- Purchase a cell phone & SIM Card if needed.
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4 Mo |
- Breakfast M-F is from 7:30-9am. Plan accordingly.
- Movie in Room 5. (begins at 10:30 at school) Leave dorms by 9:30
- Italian Language Lesson in the afternoon with Elisa Ramponi
- 7 pm: Attend Milan Summer School's Welcome Party, meet other study abroad students and eat a light dinner. MUST bring Yellow Card
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- Watch Roma, Aperta Citta
- Click here to find some Italian language words and phrases you should know
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5
Tu |
- Language Activity at a local market
- trip to Chiaravalle (click here)
leave UofM at 2pm
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- Mercato di Viale Papiniano (leave the dorms at 9:00)
- Visit to a 12th century Abbey, currently run by Monks. Find monk-made beer, soaps, and religious artifacts in their gift store.
- Duomo to Corvetto on the yellow line; Bus 77 toward Poasco
- Meet in kitchen at 6:30pm to prepare dinner
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6
We |
- Introduction to Italian Society, Dr. Leonini. Be in your seat at the University by 9:58am
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- Kwanza's birthday apperitivo (optional excursion)
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7
Th |
- Media: Italian Print Journalism & Law by Lecturer Monica Poletti. Be in your seat at the University by 9:58am
- Movie at dorms: begin at 2pm.
- Computer lab time to work on papers
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8
Fr |
- Media: Italian TV by Dr. Massimo Scaglioni
- Computer lab time to work on papers
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9 & 10
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11
Mo |
- Peter Sarram visiting from John Cabot University in Rome discussing media
- Watch Giallo movie at dorms: 2 pm
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12
Tu |
- Peter Sarram visiting from John Cabot University in Rome discussing media
- Computer Lab
(1-5pm)
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13
We |
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- Spend the day in one of the most beautiful and tranquil spots of Italy!
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14
Th |
- Politics/Pop Politix: The instability of Italian Politics in the 20th century, by Dr. Federico Boni
- Presentations (1pm)
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15
Fr |
- Exam 1: July 3 - 14 (available by 10am, due by 1pm. You will have 1 hour, to complete) will be on MyMasonPortal.com
- Castello Sforzesco
admittance is free, but you still need to get a ticket.
2-5pm
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- At the Castello, you will have the opportunity to see work by Michelangelo and only feet away view an art piece signed by daVinci!
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16 & 17
Sa/Su |
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18
Mo |
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- An in-depth look at fashion and culture in Italy and its importance to the world.
- Journal from Week Two is due by 5pm
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19
Tu |
- Italian Art: Renaissance art in Milan and Florence, by Dr. Uccelli
- Visit the famous Opera House, La Scala. Meet at UofM at 3:30. Tour begins promptly at 4.
- Be sure to bring your Summer School Card!!
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20
We |
- Italian Music, by Lucca Bara
- Pinacoteca di Brera
meet at UofM at 4:30, tour begins at 5:45
- Be sure to bring your Summer School Card!!
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- Chapter 4 in your textbook
- Pinacoteca di Brera worksheet
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21
Th |
- Certosa di Pavia
Bus will pick us up at 8:45 from the dorms
- Be sure to bring your Summer School Card!!
- The Last Supper
- Cultural Excursion (9pm)
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- Look here to see some of the amazing art found at the Certosa.
- Certosa di Pavia has been an historically and politically important location for centuries.
- maybe stop off at Chocolat on the way back from the Last Supper.
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22
Fr |
- Visit the Triennale di Milano
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- Modern Art Museum worksheet
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23 & 24
Sa/Su |
Weekend free |
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25
Mo |
- Discussion of Religion through the ages, focusing on Milan/Lombardy, by Dr Wright
- Visit the Duomo
- Computer Lab
(1-5pm)
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- Journal from Week Three is due by 6pm
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- Chapters 10 & 16 in your textbook
- Il Duomo (worksheet)
- Il Duomo is the 4th largest Cathedral in Europe. Click here to learn more about this magnificent structure.
- Computer Lab Assignment
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26
Tu |
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27
We |
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- Shroud of Turin worksheet
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28
Th |
- Computer Lab
10-3pm
- Exam 2: July 18-28 on MyMasonPortal. Available 4-7 pm
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29
Fr |
- Presentations 10-1pm
- Computer Lab
1-5pm
- Farewell Dinner @7:30pm
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30
Sa |
- all participants depart Milan
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- Journal for last week is due prior to departure
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Listen to an NPR vignette from 2004 about superstitions
Written form here |
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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/constantin-bjerke/spazio-rossana-orlandi-vi_b_868904.html |