Location:

Taormina, Italy

Program Type:

Intensive Language

Degree Level:

Undergraduate

Duration:

1-3 months

Language:

Italian

Program Overview

Program Description:

Just been recognized as Centre of Exam for CELI exam by the University of Perugia and as Teacher Training Centre by the University of Venice.

The Center for Italian Studies “BABILONIA” in Taormina, Sicily, passionately dedicates itself to the study of the Italian language and culture. Semester programs and Short term programs for undergraduate as well as graduate programs are available for Italian Studies Courses and for Italian language immersion. Italian Studies courses, taught in either Italian or English, are offered in art history, literature, cinema, history, archaeology, politics and humanities. Syllabi for programs are available for faculty members to review prior to approval of academic credits for study abroad in Sicily courses. Students may directly transfer credits into their home university or earn US university credits through Auburn University. Our Center for Italian Language and Culture is a hosting institution for several Italian Departments and Study Abroad Programs, for whom we have developed programs for independent students or faculty led customized programs. Our U.S. based Academic Advisor will be very happy to assist independent students to facilitate enrolment and orientation and to work with faculty in developing faculty-led programs. We look forward to welcoming you and your students to Taormina to experience the warmth of Sicilian hospitality and the region’s rich historical, literary and artistic culture!

The only school south of Italy recognized by the Italian Ministry of Education and by I.A.L.C (International Association of Language Centres) and A.S.I.L.S. (Association of Language Schools of Italian as a foreign Language) and E.L.I.T.E. (Excellent Language Institutions Teaching in Europe). The perfect place to combine study and vacation.

Setting Description:

Taormina is well situated to offer students easy access to the beautiful and historically important treasures of Sicily. Of the possible destinations for studying the Italian language in Italy, Taormina represents one of the very few possibilities in Southern Italy. It is also an important archaeological site by the sea, full of history and culture.

Additional Program Information

Scholarships:

Yes

Scholarships Description:

Scholarship opportunities are avaiable at BABILONIA - Center for Italian Studies. Please, check our webpage