Department of Modern Languages and Literatures The University Honors Program Italian 120 Surfing Venice and its Splendors.

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1 Spring Break tour to Venice One Credit Hour. No prerequisites. THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA Department of Modern Languages and Literatures The University Honors Program Italian 120 Surfing Venice and its Splendors Spring 2013 Time: The course is taught in Venice from March 1-10, with preliminary meetings on campus before departure. Meeting times on campus: Tuesday February , and March 26 from 5:00 to 6:00 approx. Classroom: Aquinas 108 Program Director: Dr. Stefania Lucamante Office: McMahon 206 Phone: (202) Office hours: Any time by appointment Recommended Texts Venice Travel Guide (any publisher) -Map of Venice Course Description In this course, students will explore and study Venice s rich history and culture. Amongst the many beauties of the city, they will visit the byzantine basilica of Saint Mark, Santa Maria dei Frari, the Ghetto, the Ducal Palace and understand the delicate equilibrium between modernity and tradition of what is perhaps one of the most unique urban spaces in the world. There will be visits to several museums and monuments. Students will conduct a small research project in the city, and prepare and lead the tour of one of the historical sites for the entire group. Goals for student learning After successful completion of the course, students will have acquired knowledge about the most important buildings, monuments, and spaces in Venice. They will have an understanding of maritime republic of Venice, its importance - which spans over the centuries- and its unique relation to the arts

2 that the Dogis consistently promoted and sponsored. Students will have acquired personal experience of the city s elaborate map and life without cars. Instructional Methods Italian 120 uses a variety of methods to reach these goals, such as immersion in another culture, visits to some of the most important historical and cultural sites in Venice, tours and lectures, classroom discussions, student presentations, small group research projects, and students written reflections in the form of daily journal entries. Course Requirements and Policies 1. Class work, participation, and attendance This class is a one-week study seminar on location in Venice. Students are expected to take part in all scheduled activities in the city and in all scheduled lectures and discussions. Students are also expected to attend the five preparatory meetings and the follow-up meeting on campus. 2. Academic Honesty Academic honesty is expected of all CUA students. The following sanctions are presented in the University procedures related to Student Academic Dishonesty (from Please review the complete texts of the University policy and procedures regarding Student Academic Dishonesty, including requirements for appeals, at and 3. Grading Final grades will be determined according to the following scale: A Excellent A B+ Superior B B C+ Average C C-

3 69-60 D Lowest passing grade 59 - F Failing Your final grade will be calculated according to the following criteria: Participation and attendance 20% Presentation of a historic site in Venice 20% Research project in Venice 20% Written journal (individual) 40% Total 100% 4. Learning aids If you have difficulties with this class, don t hesitate to ask for help. The instructor is available every day. 5. Accommodations for students with disabilities Any student who feels s/he may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact the instructor privately to discuss specific needs. COURSE SCHEDULE Some changes to the schedule are possible while in Venice due to the weather DAY February 5 (all Feb. meetings at 5:00) ACTIVITY General Information Session led by CUAbroad: Insurance, Phones, Money, etc. Syllabus - Distribution of projects and presentations Venice: Historical overview; February 12 General Information Session led by CUAbroad: Insurance, Phones, Money, etc. Venice: Historical overview cont.; 3 presentations of major landmarks

4 February 19 Venice: the Arts. 3 presentations of major landmarks February 26 Venice: Important historical figures and their monuments. 3 presentations Saturday, Departure from Washington, DC March 2 Arrival in Venice: check into hotel Hesperia Sunday, March 3 Meet in the lobby I will be there Visit to St.Mark PRESENTATION 1 City Walk: Ducal Palace PRESENTATION 2 Group Dinner (comprised) Leave hotel Vaporetto Canal Grande Marciana Library Monumental Rooms PRESENTATION 3 Monday, March 4 Castello- Arsenale Giardini Biennale Walk to Rialto Bridge (Ponte di Rialto) Teatro La Fenice - Marco Polo's house, Campo San Luca and Campo S. Stefano Evening: free time

5 March 5 Leave Hotel Hesperia visit to Scuola di San Rocco-Tintoretto PRESENTATION 4 Lunch- Afternoon: Palladio s Churches: Chiesa di S.Giorgio, Chiesa del Redentore-Island Giudecca PRESENTATION 5 Evening: Free time Gallerie dell Accademia Wednesday, March 6 Lunch Madonna dell Orto Church- St. Maria Nova Church Afternoon: Free for research on individual projects Evening: Free time (Suggestion: Concert) Leave hotel Thursday, March 7 Walking Tour: Jewish Venice: Ghetto visit- Tour of the cinque scole (five schools) PRESENTATION 7 Church of Santa Maria dei Frari Titian PRESENTATION 6 Ca Rezzonico -Tiepolo Evening: Free time Friday, March 8 Laguna islands trip Friday: All day around the Laguna - Trip to Burano and Murano. Visit to the glass museum. PRESENTATION 8

6 Afternoon: Lido, Thomas Mann s Venice, The Mose Project Evening: free time /meeting with Venice university students Padua trip Saturday, March 9 Leave Giotto- Cappella Scrovegni PRESENTATION 9 Return to Venice Evening: Group Dinner (comprised) Sunday, March 10 Departure for Washington, DC March 26 Follow-up meeting and final discussion 5:00

7 Individual projects (in groups of 2) with presentations: PRESENTATIONS: 1. St.Mark a. PPT presentation of the church (dates, architecture, history) b. Present 3 objects/features that are of particular interest (inside or outside) 2. Ducal Palace a. PPT presentation of the church (dates, architecture, history) b. Present 3 objects/features that are of particular interested (inside or outside) 3. Biennale-Castello-Arsenale a. PPT presentation of area -sestiere (history, significance, dates) b. Importance for the arts and the industry of the Republic. 4. Scuola di S. Rocco/Tintoretto a. PPT presentation of the building(s) (dates, names, architecture, history) b. Explain two or more of the paintings 5. Palladio churches a. PPT presentation of one church (history, significance, dates) b. Explain details one façade. Importance for American architecture 6. Santa Maria dei Frari a. PPT presentation of one church (history, significance, dates) b. Explain details two paintings. 7. Ghetto a. PPT presentation of the scolas and Jewish settlement in Venice (overview; history) b. Present 3 objects/features that are of particular interest 8. Burano/Murano a. PPT presentation introducing the islands and their most important manufacts (dates, names, import-export) 9. Padua/S. Anthony a. PPT presentation of Giotto s frescoes in cappella Scrovegni (dates, architecture, history) b. Present 3 features that are of particular interest