COURSE DESCRIPTION
Anthropology in Italy: Continuity and Modernity
ANTH 522/ANTH 521, Special Topics
3 credit hours
May 23-June 13, 2005 (approx. dates)

This is a three-week course in Italy open to all students interested in anthropology. The only prerequisites are an introductory course in either archaeology (ANTH 260) or cultural anthropology (ANTH 200 or 204). Students will spend the majority of the time living with families in the ancient city of Orvieto and carrying out mini-projects on contemporary Italian culture or the interpretation of the past. We will also take field trips to archaeological sites and contemporary cities (Pompeii, Herculaneum, Naples, and Rome). The focus will be on cultural immersion and understanding both continuity and change in Italian life. Students will learn basic ethnographic techniques as they participate in what is intended to be an ongoing community study. This will be an interesting and unusual experience very different from most traditional college classroom courses. Costs will include tuition and fees, most costs for room and board, travel within Italy, admissions to sites, and guides. Students will be individually responsible for arranging air travel (we can recommend low-cost discounters).

For detailed course information, please contact Dr. Janet Benson (Waters 209, 785-532-4979, janet@ksu.edu). You may enroll only with instructor permission, so see me first.Application forms and basic travel information are available at the KSU Office of International Programs (OIP), 304 Fairchild Hall (785-532-5990, oip@ksu.edu, www.ksu.edu/oip). Elfrieda Nafziger is the contact person for Group Study Abroad (532-1696).

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Do I have to know Italian? No, but I will encourage you to learn a little.

How much does it cost?  $2700 plus airfare.

How do I pay for it? STUDY ABROAD CAN BE FINANCED THROUGH YOUR REGULAR STUDENT LOANS. Scholarship money is also available! See me or OIP for scholarship information; the OIP summer scholarship deadline is March 18.

When do I have to make the first deposit?  December 1. A deposit of $500 is due at the Office of International Programs. This is to confirm that you’re serious about the trip and to allow the City of Orvieto time to plan for your arrival.

How do I enroll? 1) See me first; 2) Fill out the OIP form; 3) Enroll on KATS when it’s time to enroll for summer courses (I will lift individual flags).