Tarleton State University
HONORS COLLEGE
2016 Summer Study Abroad in Urbino, Italy
July 2, 2016 – August 3, 2016
The Italian Renaissance
Literature, Philosophy, Art, Architecture, Culture, History, and Language
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ften called “la città ideale” (the ideal city) of the Renaissance, Urbino itself is a
harmonious architectural work of art, a unity of city and landscape recognized by
UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. During its great cultural flowering under Federico da
Montefeltro from 1444 to 1482, Urbino attracted some of the best Renaissance scholars and
artists from Italy and beyond. It is the birthplace of the great Renaissance artist Raphael, and the
house he was born in, featuring a childhood fresco by the young Raphael, is still standing. The
Palazzo Ducale, itself the architectural centerpiece of the town, houses a remarkable art
collection of medieval and Renaissance art, including paintings by Raphael and Piero della
Francesca.
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Today Urbino remains a lively center of Italian life and culture with a population of around
15,000. The city is home to the University of Urbino, founded in 1506, with a current
enrollment of around 20,000 students.
CLASSES
Weekdays from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. classes will focus on Italian Renaissance art and architecture,
as well as beginning instruction in Italian language. Weekdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.,
students will study the literature and philosophy of the Italian Renaissance. Classes will be held
in university classrooms in the old part of the city (il centro). See below for options for course
credits.
HOUSING AND FOOD
Students will be housed in one of the University of Urbino’s residence halls in the Colle dei
Cappuccini, a true university village surrounded by the hills on the outskirts of Urbino. This
complex includes a full-service dining hall. The city center is within reach on foot (a 25-minute
walk approximately) or by regular public transport. Students will receive a dining hall card with
enough credit to cover breakfasts and one full meal each day.
GUIDED TOURS
The program will include numerous guided tours in Urbino and the surrounding areas,
screenings of Italian art films, as well as full-day trips to Florence and Ravenna.
PROGRAM COSTS
The expected cost will be around $4,000 per student, depending on the exchange rate, airfares,
and the number of students. This program cost includes airfare, housing, breakfast and one full
meal each day, guided tours, insurance, wi-fi, and most classroom materials. Students are
responsible for lunch and required textbooks. The program cost does not include tuition and fees.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Currently, twenty $500 Honors College scholarships are available, and fund raising efforts are
under way to increase the number and amount of those scholarships. All Honors College
students are eligible to apply. The deadline for priority consideration is October 31. If
scholarships are still available or new scholarships become available after October 31,
applications will continue to be considered. Presidential Honors Scholars who have not already
received travel money for a previous trip will receive an additional $500 scholarship. A limited
number of scholarships of $500 are available for Renaissance Scholars and other students
certifying to teach.
Qualified students are also eligible for an International Education Fee Scholarship from the
Office of International Programs. Normally, the scholarships for a 30-day trip would be $930.
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That amount may be reduced or increased depending on the amount of available funding. The
minimum award for this scholarship will be determined after October 1. This scholarship is
applied to tuition and fees for the courses.
APPLICATION FORMS
Application forms are available from the Honors Office and on-line on the Honors website. By
submitting this application, you will be considered for admission to the program and for an
Honors College study abroad scholarship. The deadline for priority consideration is October 31.
A $200 deposit must be submitted with the application. This deposit is refundable only if a
student is not selected for participation in the program.
PAYMENT
A deposit of fifty percent of the total cost of the program must be made by January 16; the
remainder is due by April 1. These payments are non-refundable with the exception of those
costs that are recoverable by the Honors College minus any fees or penalties assessed for
withdrawal from the program.
COURSE CREDIT OPTIONS
Students may sign up for either three or six hours of honors credit from the Honors Core, Honors
Seminars, or Upper-Level Honors.
Honors Core
PHIL 1301: Introduction to Philosophy (counts for humanities core)
Sophomore literature: Literature of the Italian Renaissance (sign up for HNRS 2385,
substitutes for sophomore literature, counts for humanities core)
ARTS 1301: Art Appreciation (counts for fine arts core)
HNRS 2385: The Italian Renaissance (counts toward the 15-hour Honors Core for
Honors Degree Program Students)
Note: Presidential Honors Scholars may not sign up for HNRS 2385 except in special
circumstances with special permission.
Upper-Level Honors
Honors Degree Program
HNRS 3385: Honors Degree Program students can sign up for three or six hours of
HNRS 3385.
Presidential Honors Program
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Presidential Honors Scholars may sign up for three hours of HNRS 3385 in order to
complete the requirement for the junior level seminar.
Other Upper-Level Honors Options
By special arrangement you may be able to receive upper-level honors credit in literature,
philosophy, art, history, music, or other related areas. Contact Dr. Clifford in the honors office
for details.