Discover Italy: Course
Descriptions
Courses offered on the DTW: Europe program cater directly to the
St. John's Core Curriculum. For more information on which courses
apply to your college and major we recommend meeting with your Dean
or Academic Advisor.
General and Core Courses:
Students must register for a minimum of 12 credits and a
maximum of 18 credits.
ANT 1010A - Introduction to
Anthropology: Cultural
Anthropology as a comparative cultural approach. Learning
about world cultures through the examination of the whole life
experience through a cross-cultural perspective. Focus includes
family and social organization, economics, law, art, religion, male
and female relationships, education and personality formation. 3
credits
ART 1250A - Italian
Sketchbook
A basic course in drawing and watercolor techniques; using
the architecture, landscape and the people of Italy as subjects. 3
credits
ART 1790A - Survey of Art and
Architecture in Italy
A comprehensive survey course in the history of the visual
arts and architecture on the Italian peninsula from ancient times
to the modern era. 3 credits.
ECO 1320 - Economics of Poverty
and Income Inequality
An examination of the everyday life of poverty stricken
individuals. Critical analysis of the development of economic
policy, economic trends and the conditions that would
have to be changed if poverty is to be ended. 3 credits
GOV 2650A - Government and Politics
of Western Europe
Comparison of the political institutions of Great Britain,
France, Germany and Italy; Political tradition, constitutional
principles, political parties and contemporary political problems
with emphasis on the European Union. 3 credits
GOV 3320A - Current Terrorists
Movements
An analysis and evaluation of the ideologies,
strategies and tactics of the leading revolutionary movements in
the world today. An analysis and evaluation of the
counter-revolutionary measures commonly used by governments. 3
credits
IB 3341A - Principles of
International Business
This course will stress the similarities and differences in
international business management functions, processes and
structures as related to the changing cultural, social, economic
and political environment. The changes in management philosophies
and practices as well as their adaptations to fit the political
conditions in different countries will also be considered. 3
credits
THE 2810A - Religions of the
World
A critical introduction to the study of world religions.
Explore the beliefs, rituals and ethical ideals of representative
religious manifestations of the past and present. Characteristic
traits and patterns in tribal, imperial, naturalistic, mystical and
national religions. 3 credits
THE 3305- Moral Theology of the
Marketplace
An exploration and analysis of moral decision-making as it
applies to the world of business. 3 credits
PHI
2200 - Ethics
Prerequisite: PHI 1000C. Human happiness and the essential means of
achieving it; universal and objective morality vs. relativism and
subjectivism; principles used in formulating a rational moral
judgement; the functions of law and the conscience; prudence and
the moral virtues as the heart of the moral life. 3 credits
PHI 3000C - Metaphysics
Prerequisite: PHI 1000C or permission of the instructor. An
examination of the central epistemological
and metaphysical issues of modern philosophy. 3
credits
Italian Language Courses:
Prior to enrolling in a language course, all students must
seek approval from the Languages and Literatures Department.
ITA 1010A - Elementary
Italian
This course aims to develop basic communication skills in
Italian through listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Students develop oral and written proficiency at a limited level
within the context of Italian culture. 3 credits
ITA 1020A - Italian
II
This course continues to develop basic communication skills
in Italian. Through a progressive use of the four skills,
listening, speaking, reading and writing students develop oral and
written proficiency at a limited level within the context of
Italian culture.3 credits Prerequisite: ITA 1010
ITA 2030A - Italian Level
III
This course reviews the basic skills learned in Italian I
and II and continues building oral and written proficiency with
more intensive reading and conversation within the context of
Italian culture. 3 credits
ITA 3120A - Advanced Italian
Conversation
Drill and practice in conversational Italian. Topics are
selected to meet the requirements of daily life. 3
credits
LLT 4980 - International
Internship
Total immersion experience in a field of interest chosen by
the student in a country in which the target language is
spoken. Must be fluent in Italian. 3 credits
Course requires departmental permission. Please contact us for details.
LLT 4990 - Independent
Studies in Italian
This course covers special topics in Italian literature,
culture or grammar. Must be fluent in Italian. 3 credits
Course requires departmental permission. Please contact us for details.
Online Learning:
In addition to classroom courses, students are also able to
take Online Learning courses while they are abroad. Please check
with your dean or academic advisor for more information.