Graduate programs in Italian Studies in Italy, Sicily
Graduate students and teachers can earn up to 9 graduate credits for intensive Italian Studies courses taught in Italian or English taken at Babilonia – Center for Italian Language and Culture. Graduate students may transfer credits directly to their home institutions or earn graduate credits through Auburn University. Teachers can also earn professional development credits for graduate courses in Italian Studies. Babilonia – Center for Italian Language and Culture is a recognized institution approved for students receiving FLAS (Foreign Language Area Studies Fellowships) grants through their home institutions.
Graduate students and professors can earn up to nine graduate credits for intensive Italian Studies courses taken at Babilonia– Center for Italian Language and Culture. These courses are available in both Italian and English. Graduate students may transfer credits directly to their home institutions or earn graduate credits through Auburn University. Professors can also earn professional development credits for graduate courses in Italian Studies. Babilonia – Center for Italian Language and Culture is a recognized institution and is approved to welcome students receiving FLAS (Foreign Language Area Studies Fellowships) grants through their home institutions.
Two Week Program (3 Credits) 1895 Euro
Four Week Program (6 Credits) 3325 Euro
Six Week Program (9 Credits) 4425 Euro
Study with a Buddy Discounts are available for students studying with a friend and sharing a room.
Discount of 200 Euro each for Two Week Program; 300 Euro/ Four Week; 400 Euro/ Six Week
Application deadline: November 1st for January program and April 1st for Summer Program
Late applications will be accepted on a space available basis.
Culture courses offered
- HI 811 History of Mediterranean Civilizations in Sicily(taught in English)
HI 812 Storia della Civilta Del Mediterraneo in Sicilia(taught in Italian)
Offered all Sessions
- LI 831Camilleri’s Commissario Montalbano: Detective Stories in Modern Sicily(taught in English)
LI 832 Commissario Montalbano di Camalleri: Gialli nella Sicilia moderna(taught in Italian)
Offered all Sessions
Graduate Programs include:
- Orientation in Taormina
- Welcome Dinner
- Housing in shared student apartment (single bedroom with shared kitchen and bath)
- First day package (2 ring binder, notepad, pen)
- Guided historical walking tour of Taormina
- PC’s available during school hours
- Free WiFi connection (Monday to Friday 8:30 – 5:00 at school)
- Weekly seminars in Italian culture, history, literature or art
- Weekly Italian film socials
- Weekly social activity
- Optional Weekend full day excursions (additional fee)
- Final transcript for direct transfer of credit to home university
- Airfare is not included