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CENTRO STUDI ITALIANI, the Italian language school in UrbaniaThe first school of Italian language and culture for international students between Tuscany and the Adriatic coast |
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Welcome to the Centro Studi
Italiani, the first school of Italian language and culture for international students in the Marche, founded by Carlo_ Amedeo_Pasotto in 1986. Since then students from over 120 countries throughout the world have attended the school. Urbania is a charming town, rich in art and history, friendly and safe, where everyone speaks Italian and it is easy to make friends with the locals and practise the language; an alternative to big towns that are invaded by mass tourism. Furthermore the territory, between Tuscany and the Adriatic sea, is one of the most beautiful and best preserved in Italy: mountains, sea, hills, and near to the famous art cities of Central Italy. Our courses in Italian language and culture are unique in their kind. Our standard intensive course is 25 hours per week (and not 20, which is normally considered intensive), with a rich and varied programme including conversation and cultural subjects (included in course fees). We also offer a varied programme of special courses, including arts and handicrafts and traditional Italian cooking. |
PREPARATORY COURSES
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| 1) | Linguistic semester: | ||
| Italian for international students (grammar, conversation and culture) | 278 hrs | ||
| Ecclesiatical Latin | 178 hrs | ||
| Biblical Greek | 144 hrs | ||
| (Plus optional courses in History of Art, History of Christian Art or Introduction to Italian Literature, Italian Institutions) | |||
| Total | 600 hrs, | € 3,540 | |
| (€ 590 per month) | |||
| 2) | Linguistic-philosophical semester: | ||
| for international students who already know Latin but not Greek and do not have an academic background in Philosophy. | |||
| Italian for international students (grammar, conversation and culture) | 300 hrs | ||
| Biblical Greek | 150 hrs | ||
| Theoretical Philosophy | 80 hrs | ||
| History of Philosophy | 70 hrs | ||
| (Plus optional courses in History of Art, History of Christian Art, Introduction to Italian Literature, Italian Institutions) | |||
| Total | 600 hrs, | € 3,540 | |
| (€ 590 per month) | |||
| 3) | Preparatory term (27 June – 19 September 2009): | ||
| for international students who already know Latin and Greek and have some academic knowledge of Philosophy. | |||
| Italian for international students (grammar and conversation) | 252 hrs | ||
| Culture | 48 hrs | ||
| (introduction to History of Italy and Italian Literature, History of Art) | |||
| Total | 300 hrs, | € 1,520 | |
| (20% discount included) | |||
It is also possible to enrol for one or more
| 4-week courses |
throughout the year (see course calendar). Students who are preparing for the Theological Faculties of the Pontifical Universities are entitled to a 20% discount on the Italian language and culture courses’ enrolment fee.
Housing
We offer 4 different housing options. Prices are calculated for 4 week periods, and should therefore be multiplied by 3 for the preparatory term and by 6 for a semester.
The school arranges housing for students and assists them during the course of their stay. By way of example we list some lodging options available in Urbania. Simply indicate with numbers 1, 2 and 3 your choices in order of preference and every effort will be made to accommodate your choice, according to the date of your application. Prices remain valid until 12-31-2009.
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| 1) | Seminary (suitable for groups) Prices on request. |
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| 2) | Furnished flat with kitchen One-room flat for one person: Double room (in flat with other students): Single room (in flat with other students): |
€ 492 € 268 € 390 |
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| All apartments have a kitchen, bathroom and one or more bedrooms. The apartments are provided with bed linens and towels. | |||
| 3) | Host family Half board, double room: Half board, single room: |
€ 616 € 668 |
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| 4) | Monastery (with Nuns) Prices on request. |
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Our school in Urbania (located in the northeastern province of Pesaro and Urbino) offers a series of unique advantages:
Urbania is a pleasant, rural town: quiet and safe, rich in history and the arts. There is no mass tourism and visitors routinely find it easy to make friends and practise their Italian at all levels.
Courses in grammar, conversation and culture are offered at 8 levels; class sizes are small (6 – 12 persons); teaching programs can be adapted to individual needs.
Specialized programs adapted to philosophical and theological students.
Opportunities for participation in local parish work and ecclesiastical groups.
Special "ad hoc" programs for groups of priests, Religious or seminarians.
For further information, contact us directly: urbania@centrostuditaliani.org
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