UNB Travel Study Rome

UNB Travel Study Rome

Rome, Italy

Live & Study in the “Eternal City”

Participants in the Rome Travel Study Program will have an opportunity to live in Rome as students for three weeks. While in Rome, they will participate in classes and tours with UNB professors, will explore Rome in their spare time and will “live in the culture” of Italy. By the end of this Travel Study Program, participants will understand aspects of the art, architecture and history of this fascinating world city and, at the same time, will gain an appreciation and understanding of life and culture in contemporary Italy. In addition to the time in Rome, there will be a three day excursion to Pompeii and Naples. Those who have never travelled before will learn how to organize their lives in a major European city and, based on their Rome experience, will be able to travel independently and safely to other European cities in the future.

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Website URL: //www.unb.ca/travelstudy
Accommodations:

Accommodations
Participants and Faculty will stay at the Residence Candia, located just beneath the walls of the Vatican and near both busses and the Metro.
The address of the Residence Candia is Via Candia 135B, in the Prati Quarter. See http://www.residencecandia.it.
The Residence Candia is an apartment-hotel which provides a variety of apartments, shared, typically, by three to five people, with cooking facilities and bathrooms in each apartment. In addition, a number of the apartments have terraces. Very near the Residence Candia is one of the larger daily markets of Rome, the Mercato Trionfale.

Meals
A continental breakfast is available every day at a nearby coffee bar on the Via Candia. Evening meals are provided for four evenings a week at Da Arturo Restaurant on the Via Aurelia Antica. Both of these are typical family-operated establishments. Meals at Da Arturo are Italian three- and four-course delights.

External Funding Available: Yes
Availability: 30
Academic Dates:

May 21 – June 9, 2019

Expected Departure Date from Canada : Tuesday, May 20, 2019
Expected Arrival Date in Rome : Wednesday, May 21, 2019

Expected Arrival Locations  : Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport in Rome and the Residence Candia, 135B, Via Candia
Expected Departure Date from Rome : Sunday, June 9, 2019

You will be provided with accommodation from the night of May 21 until the morning of June 9, 2019.

Course Timetable:

Participants in 2019 will choose to study any two of the following courses, each taught by a different instructor:

CLASSICS 2645: “Introduction to Spectacle in Ancient Rome” Carolyn MacDonald 
CLASSICS 2653: “Introduction to Early Christianity in Rome” Prof Thomas Goud
HISTORY 1135: “Introduction to Italy Today” Prof. Peter Kent

These courses, which are offered for introductory-level credit, may also be taken for advanced-level credit. For advanced-level credit, students will enroll in the following course designations:

CLASSICS 3643: “Spectacle in Ancient Rome” Carolyn MacDonald 
CLASSICS 3653: “The Early Church in Rome” Prof Thomas Goud
HISTORY 3135: “Contemporary Italy” Prof Peter Kent

Student participants in both the introductory and advanced-level courses will participate in all of the same tours and lectures given by the instructors of the selected courses. The principal difference between the introductory level and the advanced level versions of the courses is in the formal course requirements. Students at the advanced-level will, in addition to the requirements for the lower level course, be required to write a research essay which they will complete after the end of the Travel-Study Program.

Courses

(NOTE: Participants not requiring university credit are welcome to audit these courses.)

“Spectacle in Rome” - Carolyn MacDonald 
Will be taken for introductory-level credit as Classics 2645 (3ch)
OR
Will be taken for advanced-level credit as Classics 3943 (3ch)

This course examines the importance of spectacle in the culture of ancient Rome. Working with literary and material remains from Rome and Pompeii, students will discover the many forms of spectacle at the heart of Roman life, from gladiatorial combat to political oratory, tragic theatre to comic farce, military triumph to erotic mime. During our three weeks in Italy, we will explore the many spaces in the city — Colosseum, forum, circus, temples, elite homes and imperial palaces — where citizens, slaves, and foreigners gathered to see and be seen. Special attention will be paid to how the state, private individuals, and eventually the emperors used spectacle to display their wealth, their power, and their visions for Roman society.

“The Early Church in Rome” – Professor Thomas Goud
Will be taken for introductory - level credit as Classics 2653 (3ch)
OR
Will be taken for advanced - level credit as Classics 3653 (3ch)

This course will trace the history of early Christianity at Rome in its first five centuries. From a small, largely foreign, sect in the first century, meeting primarily in house churches, Christianity became the favoured religion of the empire in the grand basilicas of the fourth century, only to be confronted with the struggles and decline of Rome in the fifth and sixth centuries. By the time of the death of Gregory the Great in 604, the foundations of the medieval papacy were laid and Christianity was a dominant force in the Latin west. In addition to reading selected early Christian texts, particular emphasis will be given to the physical traces of the presence of Christians in Rome as found in archaeological sites, churches, and museums.

“Contemporary Italy” - Professor Peter Kent
Will be taken for introductory-level credit as History 1135 (3ch)
OR
Will be taken for advanced-level credit as History 3135 (3ch)

This course will be an examination of Italian society and culture at the beginning of the 21st century. After a review of the legacy of Fascism, the Second World War, the Second Vatican Council and the political upheaval of the 1990s, we will explore contemporary Italian politics, the changing role of women and the family, the issue of immigration and refugees, education, the Mafia and the prospects of the Italian economy. We will examine the role of religion in Italy and the challenges facing the Roman Catholic Church under the leadership of Pope Francis. We will evaluate contemporary urban planning and development and, through the celebration of the Republic Day on June 2 and other occasions, will experience Roman spectacle in the 21st century. In addition to tours of Rome and Naples, the class will have an opportunity to learn about Italy today from meeting Italians and Canadians involved in public life in Italy.

Instructors:

Thomas Goud is a classicist who specializes in Roman history and literature and in the origins of early Christianity. He has degrees from the University of Calgary and a doctorate from the University of Toronto. He is a member of the Department of History and Politics at the University of New Brunswick in Saint John. Tom Goud is Co-Director of the Rome Travel Study Program

Peter Kent, is Professor Emeritus of History at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton. He specializes in Italian foreign policy and the history of the Vatican in the 20th and 21st centuries. He has also written on the history of student radicalism. He holds degrees from UNB and the London School of Economics, where he earned his doctorate. Peter Kent is Co-Director of the Rome Travel Study Program

Carolyn MacDonald is a member of the Department of Classics and Ancient History at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton, where she specializes in Latin literature and Roman culture. Her research focuses on the controversial role of Greek art in the Roman cityscape, and on representations of Rome in ancient literature. She has degrees from Dalhousie University and a doctorate from Stanford University.

Contact Information 

For more information about the program, please contact via email goud@unbsj.ca and kent@unb.ca

For more information on how to register and pay your fees, please contact via email varcher@unb.ca or travelstudy@unb.ca

Program Type: Travel-Study
Language: English
Available Subjects: classics and ancient history , history
Travel Information:

https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/italy

Travel arrangements are the responsibility of the individual participants.

Do not purchase your plane tickets until you are advised in writing by the Global Learning and Engagement Office that the program has reached a sufficient amount of participants to run.



When you do purchase your plane tickets, please submit a copy of your flight itinerary to the Travel Study Office (travelstudy@unb.ca)  Students arriving earlier or staying later than the program dates listed will be responsible for arranging their own accommodations. 

Travel Documentation

You are required to have a valid passport to complete the registration process for a travel study program. A photocopy of your passport is required 45 days prior to the commencement of your program. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you expect to return to Canada.

For more information regarding passports please visit Passport Canada.

Students are encouraged to apply for a passport as soon as possible to avoid any delays.

Practical Information:

Program Fees

Program Dates:     May 21 – June 9, 2019

Program Fees:        $4350

A $1000 registration deposit is required at the time of application. This amount will be deducted from your final balance. Once your application with deposit has been received you will be notified by e-mail confirming receipt of your application and further information pertaining to your Travel Study Program.

NOTE: International health insurance is required.

Program Fees Include:

• Program registration
• All tuition fees for courses
• Accommodations during your Travel Study Program
• Breakfast (daily), four evening meals per week and a final banquet
• Program related ground transportation
• A three-week pass for bus and metro travel
• A three-day trip to Naples and Pompeii
• Admission to sites, galleries and museums related to program-specific course study
• Coursebook containing supplementary readings and documents

Program Fees DO NOT Include

• Travel to and from the destination, airfare insurance
• Any additional costs incurred through changes to travel or overnight accommodation/meals while traveling
• Passport and/or travel visa
• Textbooks
• Lunches daily (allow $10-15) and three evening meals per week
• Participation in cultural, religious, or sporting events, or excursions which are not part of course study
• Spending money, souvenirs, telephone calls, sundry expenses

 Financial Assistance

The Kent Travel Study Award is a scholarship funded by the late Bill Lewis, which covers the program fee for the Rome Travel Study each year for an excellent UNB student who otherwise could not afford to participate in this program.

UNB applicants may apply for five Travel Study Awards for Rome, which are valued at $2000 apiece. 

A small Rome Bursary Fund will be available, which can be applied for through the Financial Aid Offices on the Fredericton and Saint John Campuses.

Visa Requirements:

Important Travel Information

Travel arrangements are the responsibility of the individual participants.

Do not purchase your plane tickets until you are advised in writing that the program has reached a sufficient amount of participants to run.



When you do purchase your plane tickets, please submit a copy of your flight itinerary to the Travel Study Office (travelstudy@unb.ca) Students arriving earlier or staying later than the program dates listed will be responsible for arranging their own accommodations. 



If you are not a Canadian citizen, you are responsible to check with the Italian consulate to inquire about visa requirements. Canadian citizens do not require a visa for a visit to Italy of less than 90 days

You are required to have a valid passport to complete the registration process for a travel study program. A photocopy of your passport is required 45 days prior to the commencement of your program. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you expect to return to Canada.

For more information regarding passports please visit Passport Canada.
Students are encouraged to apply for a passport as soon as possible to avoid any delays.
If you are not a Canadian citizen, you are responsible to check with the Italian consulate to inquire about visa requirements. Canadian citizens do not require a visa for a visit to Italy of less than 90 days

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=im-V-leBBNc
Additional Information:
The 2012 video of the UNB Rome Travel Study was made by Joey Reuteman, one of the students from the University of Wisconsin (Oshkosh) who took part in the UNB program

Testimonial

Students who participated in an earlier Rome Travel Study Program had the following comments about their experiences:

Ashley: “To say that the Travel Study experience was amazing would be an understatement. Experiencing Roman life and learning about its rich layers of history was life-changing.”

Jennifer: “Although most professors would like to believe that their courses are life-altering, they are not. The Rome Travel Study is unlike any of these average courses and is in fact one of the few life-altering courses that a person might have the opportunity to take. After taking the course and re-adjusting to life in Canada, I feel truly changed.”

Richard: “This trip was an incredible one-of-a-kind experience that I would highly recommend for anyone who wishes to travel. It opened my eyes to an extremely different way of life, where the ancient ways blend into the modern world.”

Alex: “Suddenly history did not feel distant and out of reach, but alive, current and real.”

Carson: “Having very little background in architecture and art I have generally found it difficult to move towards an appreciation or understanding of them through text or photo; it just does not capture my attention. It was, then, quite surprising to me just how interesting and moved I was by the numerous examples of architecture and art I was introduced to while in Rome.”

Alex: “It is for all of these reasons and so many more that I can confidently say the Rome 2015 Travel Study was one of the best decisions of my life. I left Italy as a changed person, with a broader sense of all there is to learn and study, and a new appreciation for living life to the fullest.”

Jennifer: “My brain was continuously flooded with new and fascinating information while also being overwhelmed with the physical beauty of the city. Although overwhelmed, I learned so much more than I could have in a classroom.”

Richard: “This is a trip that I will remember forever.”