SYRACUSE IN EUROPE
Syracuse University in Florence
Italy - Florence
SUF was founded in 1959 and is one of the oldest study abroad programs in Italy. Our many years of experience and long-standing relationship within the Florentine community have allowed us to offer students a program that excels in academics and cultural immersion. At the same time, SUF is in a continuous process of self-renewal, and is a pioneer in community engagement initiatives. SUF has been consistently ranked as one of the best American study abroad programs, providing distinguished academic curricula, combined with an outstanding support for cultural immersion. The SUF faculty are internationally renowned scholars, and our staff is truly dedicated to meeting the needs of today's students and helping them immerse themselves in the Italian culture.
Summer in Florence: Course Announcement
Niccolo Machiavelli: His Florentine Context and His Contemporary Significance
(PHI/PSC 300, 3 credits, undergraduate) May 27-July 10, 2010
Delve into the political philosophy of Florence's most famous citizen, identifying the formative influences on his thought processes (including his rejection of the classical account of political virtues) and assessing its continuing significance. You'll become acquainted with some of the basic ideas in Machiavelli's work and the wider debates in political philosophy in which those have played a role.
Kenneth Baynes, Professor of Philosophy and Political Science, Syracuse University
For more information, contact either suabroad@syr.edu or krbaynes@syr.edu
Syracuse University in London
Great Britain - London
London's resources are vast, from the arts to business and finance, to the media. With over 30 years experience, SU London is prepared to help you take full advantage of London's rich opportunities. Our breadth of curriculum is considerable: over 70 courses, with every SU professional school represented, and special programs for Architecture Design, Music Industry, Public Communications (advertising, journalism, photojournalism, public relations, television), Management, Photojournalism and Drama. We also offer a wide range of Arts and Sciences classes including fine arts, political science, and sociology, Honors courses and a limited number of Graduate programs. Syracuse University's London program is open to any student enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program at an American institution.
Syracuse University in Madrid
Spain - Madrid
Located in the vibrant heart of the city, the venerable Instituto Internacional is the home of SU Madrid. Exciting courses, taught in both Spanish and English, give students an intellectual understanding of Spain and Spanish culture. The academic palette covers a breadth of fields taught in both Spanish and English: Arts and Sciences, Engineering, Management and International Business, Spanish Language and Literature, and Women's Studies. Advanced Spanish language students may also take courses at the Universidad Autonoma de Madrid. Course-related field study brings you to Roman ruins, medieval villages, subterranean caves, and the majestic mountains of the north-while your Spanish home-stay will further deepen your personal and academic experience. You can even gain valuable professional experience with one of our many internship opportunities.
Syracuse University in Strasbourg
France - Strasbourg
Our academic program builds on the city's unique institutional resources. Over 1/3 of our faculty are professionals from the Council of Europe or Court of Human Rights who bring real issues into the classroom. Niche programs in Strasbourg include: EU Studies, International Relations, French Language, Human Rights, Music Performance (partnership with Strasbourg Conservatory), and Management. The Syracuse Center is within walking distance of the Council of Europe and the Court of Human Rights, and qualified students may intern or research at one of the Council directorates. Extensive field study to Central and Eastern Europe and historically significant Western cities gives you first-hand experience of the complex cultural and political identity of the New Europe.
SU Abroad World Partners
Russia
St. Petersburg-Bard College
http://www.smolny.org/bard-smolny/