Layers of Rome



From Classical to the Christian

A Study Tour of the Eternal City

Through the combination of class meetings and travel to Rome, students survey the history of Rome from its founding to its fall. Instruction on location focuses upon the Roman Republic, the Empire, and the Rise of Christian Rome. Exploration of these significant historical eras is amplified by visits to historical sites like the Forum, Palatine Hill, Coliseum, Castel Sant’Angelo, St. Peter’s and the Christian catacombs. Museum visits include the Vatican Palace, and Museo Nazionale Etrusco di Villa Giulia, home to Rome’s finest archaeological collection of Etruscan artifacts. Side trips go to Rome’s ancient seaport at Ostia Antica, Hadrian’s Villa and the palace at Tivoli, and there are opportunities to visit Pompeii, Florence and the countryside of Tuscany.

 

 

In 2013, the travel dates for the maymester study abroad class will be from May 26 to June 10.

To reserve your place in the class in 2012, contact Dr. Ronald J Weber at 747-6512 or via email at rweber@utep.edu.

For student experiences see: http://faculty.utep.edu/Default.aspx?tabid=66461

 

 

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