Summer Study Abroad Programs in Rome

John Cabot University, Rome:
John Cabot University (JCU) is an American institution of higher education in Rome, Italy offering summer study abroad programs to college students from the US and over 60 other countries worldwide. Our mission is to provide an educational experience that is both firmly rooted in the American tradition of the liberal arts and solidly international in orientation. JCU’s summer study abroad program is the premier and most affordable study abroad experience in Rome. Offering small, intellectually rich classes in fields and study trips, JCU will not only expose you to the art and architecture of Rome, we will also help immerse you in our culture. There are two summer sessions available, please contact us for information on the exact dates.

JCU Summer Courses / Programs:

Summer Session I:

Art History and Studio Arts:
- Roma Aeterna: The Eternal City through the Ages
- Ancient Rome and its Monuments
- Medieval Rome and its Monuments
- Renaissance Rome and its Monuments
- Michelangelo (Prerequisite: One course in Art History)
- Drawing: Rome Sketchbook
- Digital Photography

Business, Economics, Finance, Marketing, and Management:
- Business Communications
- International Economics
- International Finance
- Introduction to Entrepreneurship
- Financial Accounting
- Investment Analysis
- Special Topics in Law: European Business Law
- Principles of Marketing
- International Marketing
- Principles of Management
- Fashion Retailing

Classics:
- Classical Mythology
- History of Rome and Ancient Italy
- Wine and the Culture of Drinking in Classical Antiquity

Communications, Journalism, and Media Studies:
- Italian Cinema
- Popular Music and Mass Culture
- Feature Writing

English Composition and Literature:
- Composition III
- Introduction to Literature

History:
- Native American History and Tradition
- Modern Europe III: Contemporary Europe since 1945
- A World at Arms: World War II

Italian Language:
- Introductory Italian I
- Introductory Italian II
- Intermediate Italian I

Philosophy and Religion:
- The Popes of Rome: History of the Catholic Church
- Mystics, Saints, and Sinners: Medieval Catholic Culture
- Living the Good Life: Religious and Philosophical Ethics

Political and Social Science:
- Introduction to Political Theory
- Italian Politics and Society
- Sociology of Southern Italy
- Nationalism, Ethnicity, and Integration in Europe

Creative Writing and Literary Translation (open to all students):
- Creative Writing Workshop: Fiction
- Creative Writing Workshop: Poetry
- Creative Writing Workshop: Writing the Eternal City
- Creative Writing and Literature: How to Read Like a Writer
- The Art of Literary Translation

Summer Session II:

Art History and Studio Arts:
- Digital Photography
- Ancient Rome and its Monuments
- Baroque Rome and its Monuments

Business, Management, and Marketing:
- Business Communications
- International Management and Entrepreneurship

Classical Studies:
- Ancient Eats: Food in Ancient Rome
- History of Rome and Ancient Italy

Communications, Journalism, and Media Studies:
- Public Speaking: Rhetoric and Persuasion
- Media, Culture, and Society
- Intercultural Communications
- Media and Elections
- Photojournalism
- Italian Cinema
- Special Topics in Media Studies: Cinematic Rome

English Composition and Literature:
- Shakespeare in Italy
- English Composition III

Italian Language and Cultural Studies:
- Introductory Italian I
- Introductory Italian II
- Italian Language, Culture, and Identity

Law:
- Intellectual Property Theory and Law

Philosophy and Religion:
- Mystics, Saints, and Sinners: Medieval Catholic Culture

Political and Social Science:
- Italian Politics and Society
- Special Topics: The American Presidency

Please note that courses are subject to change.

Summer Institutes:
JCU complements its course offerings with three unique Summer Institutes open to all interested students. This year we’re offering:

• APSI Art History
• APSI European History
• APSI World History

For further information on our summer study abroad programs, including dates and fees, please email via our Contact Us page.