Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies in Rome
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Sponsor: Duke University
Location: Rome, Italy
Description:
The Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies (ICCS) Program in Rome provides students majoring in classics, classical history, or archaeology, as well as art history majors with strong classical interests and backgrounds, with a unique opportunity to study ancient history and archaeology, Greek and Latin literature, and ancient art. Admission is very competitive at this small, intense program, where students take Latin or Greek, an integrated course called The Ancient City, and a choice of elective courses.Terms:
- Fall
- Winter/Spring
Requirements:
- Students must be majoring in classics, classical history/civilization, or archaeology, or majoring in archaelogy or art history with strong classical interests and background.
Admission Info:
To apply, Northwestern students must:
- Complete an NU Study Abroad Application by the appropriate deadline.
- Complete a Duke-ICCS application by the program's deadline.
- As part of the ICCS application, you must interview with NU’s designated ICCS representative, Professor Robert Wallace in the Department of Classics. You must also attain a letter of recommendation from Professor Wallace to submit with your ICCS application.
Languages: Latin, Greek, Italian, English
Language Requirements:
- Completion of beginning Latin or Greek prior to the start of the program.
- Students are required to take at least 1 course in Intermediate or Advanced Latin or Greek as part of their ICCS course load.
Housing:
Program housing with other participants at the ICCS Center, where students also take courses and eat most of their mealsProgram Costs:
Estimated costs, Fall 2012
(See the program site for the most updated cost information.)
