Italian Language & Culture |
 Learning
Italian is a central part of any student's experience in Florence
as the Italian language represents not only an indispensable
means of communication but it is also the key to understanding
and appreciating Italy's culture and people.
Studying a foreign language in the country of origin makes a
student's experience unique; it is possible to include various
activities that take advantage of the numerous local resources
offered by the city itself.
We at SUF have a reciprocal relationship
with the city of Florence and our classrooms literally extend
into the fabric of the city. Learning is active and takes place
through real- life situations such as visiting artisan workshops,
conversing with Italian students or experiencing the lively flavor
and atmosphere of outdoor markets. The city and its people become
an integral part of our language classes, therefore making Florence
both a classroom and a language l aboratory.
All SUF students are required to take an Italian class. To facilitate
interaction, classes are limited to twelve students and meet
for a total of eight hours per week. Students who take Italian
I, II, III and IV (4 credits each) must also take a LAC (Language
Across Culture) course (2 credits) for a total of 6 credits.
LAC courses complement the Italian classes by further developing
language abilities both through in-class activities and hands-on
experiences in the community. Architecture and Studio Arts Students
have the option to take Italian for only half a semester for
a total of 3 credits.
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