Arcadia University in Lecce

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Location:

Lecce, Italy (population: 90,000)

Description:

Arcadia University's College of Global Studies has collaborated with the Università del Salento in Lecce to create a unique program in the south of Italy that caters to the needs and academic interests of dedicated and committed Italian students. This small program is designed for students who desire an alternate perspective of Italy than one seen through the lens of northern cities such as Bologna, Padova, or Florence. Upon arrival to Lecce, students are required to complete an intensive pre-session.  The program then focuses on intensive Italian language study in conjunction with a variety of elective culture courses.  The program also provides students with the unique opportunity to enroll in courses alongside Italian and  international students at the Università del Salento.

Terms:

Fall Semester (Fall Quarter), Spring Semester (Winter-Spring Quarters), Full Year

Sponsor:

The College of Global Studies (Arcadia University)

Website:

Study Abroad at Università del Salento


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Language Requirements


Northwestern Requirements

Fall or Full Year students:
  • At least 1 year or the equivalent of college-level Italian, with grades of B or above in all Italian courses.
  • More than 1 year of Italian is strongly recommended.
Spring Semester students:
  • At least 1.5 years or the equivalent of college-level Italian, with grades of B or above in all Italian courses.
  • 2 years of Italian is recommended.

Academic Specialties

Italian Language and Culture, Studio Art, Art History, Engineering, Philosophy and Social Science, Environmental Science, Classics, and Literature.

Course Type

Enrichment Opportunities:

  • The small nature of this program allows for maximum immersion opportunities.
  • Students participating in the semester program in Lecce have 3 options depending on their language level: Contemporary Language and Culture, Language and Direct Enrollment in the Faculties, or Language and Content Courses offered at the Scuola di Italiano per Stranieri dell'Università del Salento. Students should contact Arcadia University for more information on these options and this unique Italian study abroad program.

About Lecce:
Located in the Puglia region (easily recognized on a map as the "heel" of the Italian "boot"), Lecce has long been a respected center of learning, famous for its mix of ancient, baroque, neo-classical, and fascist architecture. Because of its proximity to the Mediterranean and Adriatic Seas, Lecce was once part of the Magna Grecia (Greek Empire). That influence still remains in a region where Greek dialects are still spoken and Hellenic dishes are served at festivals and holidays. The rocky Salentine coastline that borders the Adriatic and Ionian Seas frequently gives way to beautiful soft-sand beaches that attract bathers nearly 9 months out of the year. 

Housing

Student apartments or homestays.

Program Costs

2008 prices TBA

  • This includes estimated tuition, room, board, books, transportation, personal expenses and SAAF. The sample costs provided are for the fall term; for other terms and for the most current cost, contact the sponsoring organization

Approximate Program Size

  • 15 students
  • University of Salento:  25,000 students 

Application Requirements

Prior to receiving an application, all Northwestern students must complete the following steps:Prior to receiving an application, all Northwestern students must complete the following steps:
  1. Complete the mandatory Study Abroad 101 Quiz on Blackboard.  Call 847-467-6400 or e-mail studyabroad@northwestern.edu (include your name and netID) to register for this quiz.
  2. After receiving a score of 90% or above, students can pick up the Northwestern University Application for Permission to Study Abroad at the Study Abroad Office. This application it is not available online.
Northwestern students must complete two applications for this program:
  1. An Arcadia program application, submitted directly to Arcadia and available on the program's website.
  2. The Northwestern University Application for Permission to Study Abroad.

Contact Returnees

Northwestern students may enter this section of the site for a list of students who participated in this program.