Study Abroad
ENROLLMENT
This course is a 6-credit hour course offered by University of Texas at El Paso and is open to all undergraduate & graduate students who are qualified to enroll at UTEP.
All students going on the trip must be enrolled and their university fees must be paid in full. To enroll students must obtain the permission of the professor and pay a $500 deposit. With permission and deposit, students will be enrolled via the Humanities Program Administrative Assistant.
Course Credit: The course is listed in the UTEP Schedule of Classes for Maymester & Summer 1 course in either HIST 3390, History Special Topics, “The Layers of Rome” and as HUMN 4390, Special Topics in Humanities, “The Layers of Rome”. Other courses with special approval in ART & COMM. Students may choose whichever listing fits their degree requirements.
Graduate students may take the course with the permission and advising of the professor as a Independent Study and Internship Study..
ABOUT US
This course will survey the history of Rome from its founding to its fall. It will combine class meetings with travel to Rome, where course instruction will continue on site. The course will focus on Rome from the earliest days through the Rise of the Christian Rome to the Renaissance. Exploration of these significant historical eras will be amplified by visits to historical sites including the Forum, Palatine Hill, Coliseum, Domus Aurea, Castel Sant’ Angelo and the Christian catacombs. Museum visits will include the Vatican Palace and Museum di Crypto Balbi. Side trips will include visits to Rome’s ancient seaport at Ostia Antica.
“For the present I know not where to start, overwhelmed as I am by the greatness of my astonishment…In truth, Rome was greater, and greater are its ruins, that I imagined. I no longer wonder that the whole world was conquered by this city but that I was conquered by this city but that I was conquered so late.” - Petrarch: Rerum Familiarium
RESOURCES
EXPENSES
TERMS OF TRAVEL
All costs are based upon lowest current rates unless stated. Airfares and students tuition are 2016 rates and subject to change. Room rates are per person for a total of 14 nights.
Room rates have been negotiated for the entire group and all students must stay in group accommodations. A group rate for airfare will be available for all who wish to take advantage of it. However, students are not required to travel with the group.
Student attendance is required at all daily class meetings. Outside of scheduled class activities, students are free to explore Rome and experience life there.
All students will be expected to sign and to adhere to a written code of proper conduct. Failure to follow the code of conduct can result in dismissal from the class and being sent home.
On arrival in Rome, students will be instructed in how to use public transportation and the variety of opportunities to enjoy real Italian food at reasonable cost. Students are then required to provide for their own needs.
Except for breakfast students are required to acquire their own food. On arrival in Rome, students will be instructed in how to use public transportation, so they can experience the variety of opportunities to enjoy Italian food and culture at reasonable cost.
COST & FEES
- Room (14 nights): $745.00
- Instruction Fee: $300.00
- Security deposit: $200.00
- Plane fare $1,731.06
- Admission Fees $175.00
- Local Travel: $125.00
- Projected UTEP Maymester Tuition $1,505.56
TOTAL ESTIMATED EXPENSES: $4,781.62
Expenses are estimated based on 1 European Euro as equivalent of $1.40.
Meal costs are not included in the estimated total because student meal habits will differ.
Based on past travels we have estimated meal cost at $45 per day x two weeks = $630.00 estimated.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPERTUNITY
Students who are accepted into the Layers of Rome program are eligible to apply for a scholarship sponsored by the Study Abroad Office. Scholarship amounts range from $500 to $1000. More information will be provided about the application process during the program information meetings. In 2014 other sources of funding will be available to students.
Financial aid for books and tuition is available to students enrolled in Maymester and Summer classes.
To enroll in the Layers of Rome course a $500 deposit is required to hold a place in the class. Places will be reserved on a first come first served basis and assigned by the Humanities Program staff. Beginning in 2014 payments will be made through a special website established by the Study Abroad Office. A payment plan with five due-dates will be offered for students to pay their total cost in the Spring semester
PASSPORTS
APPLYING FOR PASSPORTS AT THE U.S. POST OFFICE: All students traveling abroad are required to have a valid passport. Passports for the United States citizens can be purchased at the main U.S. Post Office or at the Westside Post Office on Remcon Road. Apply at least twelve weeks before traveling to allow for processing time. Mexican citizens can travel from the United States with a valid Mexican Passport, although they must have a valid entry visa to return to the United States from a European country.
APPLYING FOR PASSPORTS ON CAMPUS: The UTEP Office of International Programs located at 203 Union East is now an Application Acceptance Facility for both new and renewal U. S. Passports, (same services offered at the U.S. Post Office). Hours of operation are Monday and Tuesday, 8:00 Am – 6:00 PM and Wednesday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Office Phone: (915) 747-5664
Passport costs:
- Application $110.00
- UTEP processing fee $25.00
- Passport photo $ 10.00
APPLYING FOR A PASSPORT
To apply for a passport, you will need to provide:
- (2) 2x2 Passport Photos
- Proof of citizenship – certified certificate of birth or naturalization certificate
- A valid state ID – state issued driver’s license or ID
- (2) checks or money orders- one made out for $110.00 (adults) or $80(under age 16) and the other for $25 processing fee. (Cash is NOT accepted)
Online option: Go online and apply at: www.uspassportnow.com
*Apply at least twelve weeks before traveling to allow for processing time.
HOTEL SIGN UP
Because this is a regular University of Texas at El Paso class offering, it is open to all undergraduate and graduate students. Graduate students will enroll as a Independent Study. who are qualified to enroll at UTEP. All students going on the trip must be enrolled and their university fees must be paid in full. To enroll students must obtain the permission of the professor and pay a $500 deposit. With permission students can proceed to enroll in the same way as for any other course offered during the 2014 Maymester.
Course Credit: The course is listed in the UTEP Schedule of Classes for Summer 2016 in the Maymester & Summer 1 as HIST 3390, History Special Topics, “The Layers of Rome” and as HUMN 4390, Special Topics in Humanities, “The Layers of Rome”. Other subjects such as ART and COMM will also be available to cross-list.Students may choose whichever listing fits their degree requirements. Graduate students may take the course with the permission and advising of the professor.
SYLLABUS (Last year's syllabus for reference use)
CONTACT US
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Humanities Program
Course Instructor: Dr. Ronald Weber
Phone: (915) 747-5835
E-Mail: rweber@utep.edu
Facebook: Rome Layers
