Summer Program in Siena (Italy)
The University of Toronto Summer Program in Siena was established in 1972 in co-operation with the University of Siena which agreed to host a summer program of Italian and Fine Art Studies. Responsibility for the Siena program became part of the mandate of Woodsworth College when the college was founded in 1974. Over the past years, numerous students from across Canada have participated in the program.
In addition to the Summer Program, other links have brought the two universities closer together. In 1982 the University of Siena-University of Toronto Exchange Fellowship was established. This fellowship allows one student from each institution to attend the other for one year. Woodsworth College has also provided support at the University of Toronto for a visiting professor from the University of Siena.
ITA235Y0 Conversation and Culture: Intermediate Italian. Intensive Oral Practice
The course is designed to enhance students' oral proficiency in Italian, improve listening and reading comprehension and develop a broad lexical base for more effective communicating skills. Elements of Italian culture are also examined in the context of language and communication through a series of topical readings which form the basis of discussion.
There will be excursions to Montepulciano, San Gimignano/ Volterra/ Monteriggioni, Assisi/ Lago Trasimeno, and Pisa/Luca, where students will visit and discuss historical and artistic attractions. These trips will allow the student to extend the language-learning experience outside the classroom.
Exclusion: ITA252Y (and/or higher)
Prerequisite: Ita100/101/(133H,134H)/135/152 or permission of department. Monday-Thursday 8:30am-10 and 10:30-12:15.
Taught by Prof. M. Lettieri
e-mail: michael.lettieri@utoronto.ca
For further information contact:
Woodsworth College Tel: 416/ 978-8713
University of Toronto Fax: 416/ 946-3516
119 St. George Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5S 1A9
email: italy.abroad@utoronto.ca
website: www.summerabroad.utoronto.ca
Siena Booklets are available at either Woodsworth College or
the Department of Italian Studies in Room 204, 100 St. Joseph Street,Toronto.