Program Full

Program Description:

As a supplement to its Communications curriculum, the Nicolson School of Communication has designed a study abroad program for undergraduate students interested in the study of Intercultural Communication at UCF.

This course will apply the theoretical framework of Intercultural Communication such as Hofstede’s cultural dimensions to Italian culture. 

Students will start this course at UCF during the summer session of 2012 beginning with the Summer A class schedule for the week of May 14, 2012.   Participants will then travel to Italy for approximately two weeks of study.  Some locations visited as part of this program include Naples, Sorrento, Rome, Chianti, Florence, Bologna, Venice, and Milan.

Students on this program should plan to arrive in Naples, Italy by noon on the starting day of the program in order to be in country to transfer to the hotel.  This program will end in Milan, Italy. Please note, check flight schedules carefully before booking.  To arrive by noon on the starting day of this program, fights must depart the USA the day before the start of the program.  Students are encouraged not to purchase their flights until after the application deadline and the applicants have been informed that the program has met its minimum numbers.

Students will be responsible for completing three mini-reports on specific theories or concepts and a final project.  Assignments will require students to observe/participate actively in the culture.

Payment Breakdown based upon the minimum number of students:

Payment 1:  $100 (non-refundable)
Payment 2:  $1000
Payment 3:  $782.50
Payment 4:  $782.50

Learning Outcomes:

• Explain the role of cultural patterns, verbal codes and nonverbal codes in the development of intercultural, interpersonal relationships.
• Develop communication skills that improve competence in intercultural communication.

Program Prerequisites:

Minimum GPA: 2.50 cumulative

Language: English

Proficiency Level Required: English

Other Prerequisites: 

• Open-minded students
• Independent thinkers
• Intellecutally curious
• Flexibile thinkers
• Instructor consent

Program Components and Costs:

Component: Program Fees

Services: 

The following services are included as part of the program fee:

• Shared hotel accommodations in Sorrento, Rome, Florence, Bologna, & Milan including breakfast
• Ground transportation between Naples, Sorrento, Rome, Florence, Chianti, Bologna, Venice, & Milan per itinerary
• Admission to Museo Archeologico Nazionale de Napoli with audio guide
• Walking tour of Sorrento, Rome, Florence and Venice
• Admission to Vatican and St Peter's Basilica
• Admission to and guided tour of Uffizi Gallery
• Admission to The Last Supper
• Cooking class and winery visit with tasting
• Airport transfer upon arrival
• Medical insurance including repatriation
• Admission to the Accademia gallery
• Admission to the Duomo in Milan
• Admission to the Collosseum
• Admission to Salvatore Ferragamo Shoe Museum
• Admission to the Bobboli Gardens
• Two dinners in Bologna
• Final dinner in Milan
• Gondola ride in Venice
• Administrative fee

The following services are not included as part of the program fee:

• Open jaw flight between Orlando, Florida and Naples, Italy; returning Milan, Italy to Orlando, Florida
• Passport or visa fees
• Incidentals
• Meals except as listed above
• Currency exchange fees
• Personal travel not associated with the program
• Tips and gratuities for tour guides and private charter buses
• UCF tuition

Price (in US Dollars): 2665.00

Requirement: Mandatory

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Payments:

1st payment due:  Pending application approval

2nd payment due: 2012-02-24

3rd payment due: 2012-03-15

4th payment due: 2012-04-16

Study abroad fees are posted to the UCF student account. Payment procedures, types and cashier locations can be found here, on the UCF Registrar's website.

Faculty Program Coordinator:

Name: Mr Gino Perrotte

Email: gino.perrotte@ucf.edu

Office: COM 259

Program Dates:

Program Begins: 2012-06-11

Program Ends: 2012-06-24

Program Deadlines:

Last day to apply: 2012-02-15

Last day to withdraw: 2012-02-20

Academic Institution:

This program does not use a partner institution 

Additional information:

Program Map

Closest Domestic Consulate

Nearest US Embassy Abroad

US State Department Country Information

Currency Exchange Information

Visa Information:

Visa Required: No

Your visa requirements and cost may vary if you are not a US citizen. Please let OIS staff know if you are not using a US passport to ensure that we can address any differences in the immigration requirements.