SUMMER 2009 - THREE PROJECTS

Cagli, Italy - May 30 to June 26

Cagli, Italy - June 28 to July 11 (grad students only)

Urbino, Italy - June 30 to July 30

Armagh, N. Ireland - July 15 to August 16

Work Like a Foreign Correspondent Doing Converged Media Abroad

ITALY -Cagli
May 27 to June 24, 2009
After having had a successful run in partnership with Marquette University in Summer 2008, The Cagli Project has been transferred completely to Marquette University. Students wishing to apply should visit the following site: http://www.marquette.edu/abroad/where/cagli.shtml . More details about the actual course and curriculum can be obtained by contacting Dr. William Thorn, Chair of the Journalism Department, at wthorn@wi.rr.com.

ITALY -Cagli (grad students only)
June 28 to July 11, 2009
Gonzaga University, in cooperation with ieiMedia, is offering a two-week graduate program as part of the Master’s in Communication & Leadership Studies. The Program includes overnight stay in Rome as well as travel to Urbino and Florence. New students may use the program as the entry point for the graduate program or to earn a Certificate in Intercultural Communication and Media Studies; graduate students at other universities may take the course for transfer credit. Students wishing to apply should visit the following site: Gonzaga Cagli

ITALY –Urbino
July 1 to July 30, 2009
$4,475 + airfare (subject to change)

More information: urbinoproject@gmail.com

The historic walled university town of Urbino is the site of newest project for three undergraduate credits. We will be using housing and academic space of the University of Urbino, plus all meals are included. Urbino is a regional governmental center and has excellent transportation to all areas of Le Marche, a delightful region hemmed in between the Apennine Mountains and the Adriatic Sea. Limited to 24 students (4-1 student-faculty ratio), we will be organizing 6 production units to create the first web documentary on the town.

Urbino is one the most important towns in Italy and is included on the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites. Many say that the Renaissance started here under the patronage of Duke Frederico da Montefeltro, whose twin-turreted palace still stands and houses a fine collection of period art. Like most European universities, there is no central campus; the university occupies buildings spread throughout the town.

Highlights of the Urbino program:

Find more about Le Marche: le-marche.com

IRELAND -Armagh
July 15 to August 16, 2009
$4,475 (subject to change)

More information: armaghproject@gmail.com

The converged media project in Armagh, Northern Ireland Summer 2009 is offered for 3-credits.
Students spend one month doing digital storytelling, photography, video and Web design and produce an online multimedia documentary about the local community (see www.InArmagh.net).  Interested students should request an application by sending name, address, phone number, college affiliation, and graduation date to ArmaghProject@gmail.com.

Situated on the Irish Republic’s border, Armagh is a city rich in culture and history. It was here that St. Patrick reportedly built the first stone church in 445 and two cathedrals in his name still tower over the city. With 15,000 residents, Armagh has a wide range of attractions: museums, national parks, historic castles and houses, a modern theater, a university, a planetarium, a digital film archive, hotels and B&B’s, numerous restaurants and pubs. Activities include golf, fishing, bicycling, and hiking. It’s one hour from Belfast, two from Dublin, and three from Galway.

The program welcomes students from all universities and disciplines.

Highlights of the Armagh program: