SUMMER PROGRAM IN FLORENCE, ITALY

The study abroad summer program in Florence, Italy organized by New College and the Creative Writing Program in the English department, gives students the opportunity to enjoy Summer Session I in Florence and earn up to seven Hofstra University credits.

Students also have the possibility to take the two three-credit classes as honor option courses for which they will receive Hofstra University Honors College credits. Students will spend the first week at HofstraÇs campus in an orientation, which will introduce the country, culture and courses followed by four weeks (all of June) in Florence.

The program will be based at CLIDA, the Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri, Italy's oldest private language school. Classes will be held in CLIDA's beautiful 19th century building with 16 large and fully equipped classrooms facing the Piazza della Repubblica, the heart of the city's historic center. In addition to classes, the program will include visits to the major museums in Florence, excursions to nearby cities, a cultural activity series (ballet, concert, or opera) and two cooking classes. The School in Piazza della Repubblica has Internet access and audiovisual equipment available.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:

• The Brownings in Italy (3 s.h)
  The romantic story of the love and work of Elizabeth Barrett and Robert Browning is partially set in Florence, Italy where they lived and wrote for sixteen years after fleeing England. Professor Julia Markus, Browning scholar and Director of the Creative Program at Hofstra University, will recreate the Florence of the Browning's poetry, enabling participants to see the city through their eyes and experience. This course will also explore the Tuscan towns of the region as well as Venice, which played such a significant role in the couple's life and poetry. The major course requirement will be a weekly journal and several dramatic monologues to be presented to the class.

• Renaissance in Italy: An Intellectual Journey (3 s.h.)
  This course taught by Political Science Professor Linda Longmire and Philosophy Professor John Teehan will investigate the philosophical, political, religious and artistic ideas which constitute the Renaissance. The class will examine the cultures and contexts which nurtured this pivotal historical moment between the medieval and the modern. In addition to the texts, the course will explore the museums, galleries and relevant locations in and around Florence, Rome and Venice in order to understand how these Renaissance ideas were expressed in the art and architecture of Italy. Course requirements will include journal and essay writing.

• Italian with CLIDA
  An optional one credit Italian language course can be taken with CLIDA.

HOUSING: Double room in shared apartment.

DURATION OF PROGRAM: Summer Session I.

COSTS: $2,800 plus tuition. The $2,800 fee covers round trip airfare, transfer from Florence Airport, housing, four lunches per week for four weeks, farewell banquet and a few other special events.

For further information contact:
Professor Linda Longmire
Department of Political Science, New College
Phone:(516) 463-5828
Fax: (516) 463-4832
E-mail: NUCLAL@Hofstra.edu

HOLIDAY DIALYSIS PROGRAM

Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri in conjunction with Holiday Dialysis Institute (HDI) will begin in 2002 offering Italian Language Courses for Holiday Dialysis Patients in Florence and in Rome. A wide variety of courses in Italian will be offered for groups or single students.

Examples of the courses that will be offered are:

• History of Art
• Geography of Italy
• Cooking
• Design
• Survival Italian and
• Business Courses.

There is a mandatory 3 week advance booking for patients cooking, survival Italian and art design courses. And only one week advance booking is needed for business courses which can be personalized one to one.

Call us at: 055.210.808 or send an email to: study@clida.it

Wine Course

Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri introduces a 3-hour, fun-filled, interactive course on Wines of Italy for all levels.

Learn from an expert the history of Tuscan Red and White Wines as well as learn how to match wine with food! All classes are accompanied by an assortment of Tuscan cheeses, or Tuscan crostini or Italian pastries!!
To be held at OE restaurant on Borgo Allegri, 9r Near Santa Croce

Choose to pay per lesson or for an entire course.

• 150 Euro per student for course (4 lessons) (save 50 euro when you take all four lessons)
• 50 Euro per student for 1 lesson (If you decide after the first lesson you would like to take the entire course, pay balance of 100 euro)

For more information or to register for course, sign up and pay at the secretary's desk. Minimum of 10 persons to offer course

Click here for a course description!

New Internship Programs at CLIDA!

Graphic Design Internship Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri (www.clida.it), founded in 1966, is Italy's first private language school specializing in the instruction of Italian language and culture to foreigners. The school uses it own teaching methods, texts and general didactical material that have been developed in conjunction with the school's professors and staff. The texts and teaching methods developed by CLI Dante Alighieri are used in all its centers situated in Italy, in Florence as well as Rome, and its schools in Greece, in Athens, Kavala, Ioannina, Larisa, Patra, Salonica and Volos.

Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri is leading the way providing first rate Italian language and cultural instruction to students, private and public Universities and corporations all over the world. Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri has partnered with key organizations to deliver the best possible full-service language and internship programs to students interested in international careers as well as pre-graduation work experience in various different industries internationally.

Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri has internship opportunities available in graphic design background. Includes assistance in creating promotional materials, ads, brochures and other marketing collateral material.

Description: Non-academic work program providing specific work experience in Italy and huge potential to upgrade Resume with International exposure. Our graphic design internship offers alot of variety: with a graphics art and design background, work in projects ranging from web design to intranet functions to e-consulting.

Interns should possess the following qualities:

• Ability to communicate
• Attentive to details
• Organized
• Comfortable interacting with business executives at all levels
• A go-getter - Ability to explore for new opportunities
• Most important you should be passionate, determined and professional
• Team player

Foreign language required: -No Language Required
Paid position: no

For more info click here!

Internet Consulting Internship Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri (www.clida.it) has a very exciting internship position in Internet marketing and promotional development. Duties for this hands-on internship include: assisting directors and marketing staff members in developing a comprehensive internet marketing plan; coordinating internet promotional mailings from conception through distribution; writing; data analysis and collection; internet service evaluation and development; and internet market research. Tasks to also include general, day-to-day office administration.

A general knowledge of Internet technologies required.

Requirements:

• Must be able to excel in a fast-paced, flexible environment.
• High attention to detail and organization.
• Working knowledge of Internet technologies and strong computer skills, especially Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to use the Internet as a research tool.
• Excellent editing, writing, presentation and communications skills.
• Team player

For more info click here!

E-Marketing/Web Design The ideal intern is responsible for maintaining current Web site, designing and deploying e-mail newsletters and sales communications, and spearheading all online marketing efforts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Other duties may be assigned.

Assist in the creation of an eMarketing model that will take Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri to the next level in brand awareness, customer service and revenue production. Analyze current online marketing presence and spearhead programs to increase sales and optimize brand positioning for Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri Own the Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri website at www.clida.it. Responsibilities include updating site content, graphics, navigation, and page design in accordance with Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri's vision. Work closely with the Marketing/Communications department to design all outside sales presentations Coordinate eMarketing projects and implement online marketing strategies put forth by the Marketing Director.

Qualifications:

• Detail oriented individual with excellent organizational and prioritizing abilities
• Strong visual communication skills
• Ability to perform under tight deadlines
• Proven strengths in Web site navigation and user interface design
• Success managing search engine and download site optimization programs
• Experience designing for different bandwidths and international markets
• HTML, DHTML, Javascript, Flash, PHP, Photoshop, Acrobat, Illustrator, Dreamweaver required. Database administration a plus.

What we Offer: We offer a flexible working schedule, international growth opportunity internship. Italian language courses.

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Business Development Internship Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri (www.clida.it) has a very exciting internship position that combines business development, marketing and account management responsibilities for someone studying marketing, business or international business in college. Intern will be responsible for working with existing strategic partners. You will have the opportunity to develop new partnerships, create and carryout joint marketing efforts with existing partners and provide critical input on how to grow our partnership programs. More specifically you will:

• Assist with finding and establishing new strategic partnerships
• Respond to the needs and requests of existing partners
• Jointly develop and execute marketing programs with partners
• Assist in the negotiation of business agreements and contracts
• Develop and maintain contacts within each partner's organization
• Assist with writing joint partner press releases
• Periodically visit with partners to strengthen relationship and discuss new potential opportunities
• Take initiative to develop new responsibilities that will add significant value to our existing partner programs.

Although we highly value experience, we are willing to consider interns that demonstrate strong potential for the following skills and attributes:

• Relationship building
• Ability to communicate
• Attentive to details
• Organized
• Comfortable interacting with business executives at all levels
• A go-getter - Ability to explore for new opportunities
• Most important you should be passionate, determined and professional
• Team player

For more info click here!

Marketing Internship A vital part of Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri Marketing department is responsible for successfully positioning its services in the highly competitive foreign language marketplace. Marketers initiate rigorous market and service-specific research prior to launch of a new service or course to determine how to optimally position it in the market. After launch, service positioning is continually redirected in order to capitalize on market opportunities.

Responsibilities
Interns are responsible for project-type assignments in one or several of the following areas relating to the foreign language industry, product management, or international study abroad:

• Marketing Communications
• Market Research
• Business to Business Planning

Qualifications
Key qualities for success in this internship are as follows:

• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and problem solve
• Excellent qualitative and quantitative analytical skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Results-oriented with willingness to take responsibility and initiative

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