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Field of Study

• Classics
• Italian

Program Term(s): Summer

Budget Sheets :

• Summer

Location(s)

• Sicily, Italy

Language of Instruction(s)

• English

Minimum GPA: 2.5

Minimum Classification

• Junior
• Senior
• Sophomore

Faculty Leader

• Sarah Cantor
• Sydnor Roy
• William Tortorelli

Program Type: TTU Faculty-Led

Housing Options

• Apartment

Scholarship Available: Study Abroad Competitive Scholarship

Sicily, like Texas, has had many flags. From its earliest inhabitants such as the Phoenicians and the Greeks, through its conquests by the Romans, Moors, Normans, Spanish, and Italians, the island has developed a culture unique to Italy and the Mediterranean. Each of these societies brought to Sicily their own cultural values, aesthetics, religions, and politics, which continue to shape the Sicily we encounter today. Students who join us will trace the impact of these multicultural influences on modern day Sicilian life, with a special focus on food, language, and cultural traditions.

We will be based in the city of Syracuse, one of the most important Greek colonies in the ancient world and a thriving cultural center today. In World of Greece (CLAS 3320, fulfills Multicultural requirement), we will visit ancient theaters, temples, ports, and museums to deepen our understanding of Greek culture. In Italian Culture (ITAL 2307, fulfills LPC requirement), students will examine Italian cultural artifacts with a focus on the history of Italian linguistic development and the history of food culture, discovering the ways in which the intertwining of these two strands has shaped modern Italian culture. Both classes will encourage students to observe and reflect on how Sicily’s past affects its present and how its present can imprint itself on its past.

Other outings include markets, vineyards, cooking classes (pasta! Cannoli!), restaurants, and more. There will also be daily opportunities to beat the heat at the beach!

Courses Offered: 

• ITALIAN 2307: Italian Culture (Language, Food, and Identity in Sicily) with Dr. Sarah Cantor
• CLAS 3320: World of Greece with Dr. Sydnor Roy and Dr. William Tortorelli

Estimated Program Fee: TBA

• Contact the Study Abroad Office

Program Fee Includes: 

• Housing
• In country transportation
• In country orientation upon arrival
• Excursions
• Meals on excursions

Program Fee Does Not Include: 

• TTU tuition and fees
• Airfare to/from Italy
• Meal money
• Personal spending money
• Education Abroad fee ($350)
• Mandatory Insurance ($2.57/day)

Program Open To: 

For More Information Contact: 

• Dr. William Tortorelli
• Dr. Sydnor Roy
• Dr. Sarah Cantor