Italian Language and Culture
Make Florence, the cradle of Western Civilization, your summer project! Study in the city where Dante, Boccaccio and Machiavelli lived. Visit the Renaissance churches and palaces designed by Giotto, Brunelleschi, Michelangelo. Admire the power of its historical and cultural strength while visiting Santa Croce, Piazza della Signoria, the Uffizi Gallery, the Pitti Palace, the Accademia, and many other places of splendid Medieval and Renaissance art. Let the magnificence of Florence's palaces and piazzas dazzle you as you enjoy the liveliness of its streets and elegance of its shops and cafes. See Tuscany and study Italian culture while learning or improving your linguistic skills through a language program centered on real life experiences and activities.
his program is directed by Elissa Tognozzi, UCLA Department of Italian. For more program information, please click on the links above.
Financial aid is available to qualified UCLA students. All other students should inquire about financial aid at their home institution. For more information on financial aid, click here.