ITAL 120 Surfing Venice and its Splendors
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 di 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.