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WASHINGTON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE CONSORTIUM FOR STUDY ABROAD FLORENCE SPRING QUARTER 2015 Depart U.S.: Thursday, April 2, 2015 Arrive Italy: Friday, April 3, 2015 Depart Italy: Friday, June 12, 2015 Study in Florence n the heart of Tuscany, the landscapes and and interests, as you travel to concerts, films, soccer Your third class, the Italian language and culture course, cityscapes of Florence, Italy, have inspired some matches and museums alike! And remember, your will allow and encourage you to enter the culture of of the greatest artists in history. Today, the city instructor is a student in Italy, as well. You will learn place and make many new acquaintances, from ancient is a kind of crossroads not only to Italy but all of from each other, study the Italian language, and be and modern art to the people you meet in class and IEurope, attracting visitors (and residents) from many inspired by your work in the classroom and beyond. in the galleries you visit on field trips. Opportunities cultural backgrounds. Studying in Florence will give The WCCCSA group will become a true community will be available to attend poetry readings and musical you the chance to be in a very cosmopolitan atmo- of scholars, making your experience an adventure, a events, and to dine in local cafés, where you will meet sphere, and at the same time be situated safely among joy, and a comfortable entrance into new terrain and others and exchange tales of your time abroad. fellow students from Washington State. As you get another language. Florence, Italy, is an extraordinary place. Some have to know the area and become more practiced in the The WCCCSA study abroad in Florence program visited this enchanted Mecca of Renaissance art, litera- Italian language, you will meet local residents as well is a well-established, comfortable, and exciting way ture, music and culture. Others dream about traveling as other students who have chosen to study abroad. to have an incredible cross-cultural experience. The to Florence. As a student in the WCCCSA program, The WCCCSA instructor will work to create a per- courses in communication studies are taught by a you will have a chance to meet new friends, travel the sonalized experience for you. Whether you are an art- faculty member who literally will know where you countryside, study music, film, language and culture, ist, a painter, a filmmaker, a musician, a footballer, a are coming from, as he has lived and taught in Wash- and discover your unique connections to Florence— a hiker, an avid reader, or all of the above, your field ington State for the past 16 years. center of learning for more than 600 years. trips and class lessons will be suited to your needs INCLUDED • Accommodation in apartments in the Historical counseling and 24-hour emergency contact service. • Guided day trip to the medieval town of Siena, fa- Center of Florence. Students will be in twin rooms The AIFS staff is there to make sure students get the mous for its Palio horse race, and then on to see the with typically four WCCCSA students sharing a most out of their time in Florence. walled hilltop town of San Gimignano with its fa- two-bedroom apartment with a full kitchen for mous towers. • Weekly program of subsidized cultural activities. The cooking all your meals. You will be right in the heart program allows students to experience typical Italian • Free wireless Internet access in the Study Center dur- of the city with local Florentines as your neighbors. pastimes and explore the city in depth. Each term we ing class hours Monday to Friday plus free wireless • Orientation program in Florence including a meet- offer walking tours, traditional cooking classes, wine- Internet in the apartments where possible ing with AIFS staff, student information packet, local tasting lectures, ballet, soccer matches, a day trip to • $50 non-refundable application fee. area information, welcome dinner and half-day guided Pisa, concerts and more. walking tour of Florence. • Student medical and program fee refund insurance • Museum pass for each student valid for the duration policies. • Fully staffed AIFS office in the Study Center in- of the program with unlimited entry to the Uffizi cluding an AIFS Program Coordinator and Student Gallery, Accademia, Bargello, Pitti Palace, San Marco Advisors to provide information, personal advising/ Museum and Medici Chapel. FEES AND DEADLINES Based on an enrollment of 20 or more participants, the fee per person is $6,945. This fee excludes airfare, a $250 refundable damage deposit, optional medical insurance upgrade ($65) and optional personal effects coverage ($90), pass- port or visa fees if applicable, meals other than those listed, personal expenses, any WCCCSA tuition or administrative fees, textbooks, additional field trips or excursions required by the WCCCSA faculty and anything not specified. For a supplemental fee of $495 students can purchase an optional meal plan consisting of 25 vouchers for either lunch or dinner in local trattoria in Florence. These fees are guaranteed not to change as a result of fluctuations in the $ exchange rate. APPLICATION DEADLINES: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2014 (for students purchasing the group flight plan) FACULTY butes and attitudes influence communication within FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 2015 the family, between friends, and at work. Because this (for students choosing to make their own flight ar- DAVE KOSLOSKI course will place particular emphasis on methods of rangements) Dave Kosloski received his BA in Journalism with perceiving information and transmitting messages, an emphasis in public relations from Georgia State gender bias in communication, nonverbal behavior, OPTIONAL University. He earned his MA in Speech Communica- and methods of communicating ideas and emotions, TRANSPORTATION PACKAGE tion from Central Michigan University and completed Florence is an ideal setting for students to examine coursework toward a PhD in Speech Communication these concepts. Becoming familiar with and knowl- On a space-available basis, students may purchase the and Rhetorical Criticism from the University of Il- edgeable about cultures and customs other than your optional transportation package consisting of round- linois at Urbana-Champaign. He has been teaching own in an environment that demands an exchange of trip airfare (Seattle – Italy – Seattle) and round-trip at Clark College in Vancouver, WA, for the past 16 ideas, rather than a passive acceptance of information, transfers overseas between the airport and the hous- years, where he also directed the speech and debate is beneficial to any student. Assignments will focus on ing in Florence for an additional $TBC excluding program from 1998-2013. In 2007, Dave received how perception checking is especially necessary when mandatory additional U.S. government and airline- the Clark College Exceptional Faculty Award, which communicating with non-English speakers (both ver- imposed departure taxes, fees and fuel surcharges of is the college’s highest faculty honor, and in 2009 he bally and nonverbally), on recognizing the role of $TBC (subject to change) for which students will be received the National Communication Association’s culture on the expression of emotion, on the differ- billed separately. Community College Outstanding Educator Award. ences in gender roles from one culture to another, and Dave has taught courses in public speaking, interper- the impact of cultural interaction on self-concept and A minimum of 12 participants must purchase the sonal communication, mass media and society, small self-identity. The class will take advantage of both your flight for it to be offered. group communication and competitive speaking and day-to-day experiences as well as the planned cultural FINANCIAL AID debate. In addition, he has traveled extensively in events, weekend excursions, and personal travel to Europe with student groups to debate competitions in demonstrate and illustrate the cultural differences in Many students are eligible to apply for financial London, Madrid, Rome, Prague, Berlin and Antwerp. communication we experience on a daily basis. This aid, grants and loans to assist with the costs of the He is excited to share his experience and knowledge, class satisfies a requirement of the Humanities distri- Florence program. Early application is essential. and embark on new adventures, with his WCCCSA bution for the AA and AS degrees. Contact your home institution’s financial aid office students in Florence! CMST&220: PUBLIC SPEAKING (5 CREDITS) promptly if you are interested in this possibility. Be In this class, we will be studying the speechmaking sure to identify yourself as a potential Florence pro- COURSES process using primarily a traditional public speaking gram participant. Additional information on mini- Students will enroll for 15 credits to include the man- approach. Students will develop a theoretical under- mum payments due and payment deadlines can be datory Italian Language and Culture course, taught standing and practical application of oral communica- found on the program application. by local Italian tutors and English-speaking guest lec- tion skills. Topics include techniques for controlling turers focusing on beginners’ level Italian language speech anxiety, how to structure and organize informa- (two hours per week) and including separate lectures tion to present to a variety of audiences, and physical on historical, political, economic and cultural aspects and vocal delivery skills. Florence is an ideal setting of Italy and Florence. for learning how to research, write and deliver an oral presentation. For each required speech, you will incorporate aspects of the Florentine culture into its CMST&210: INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION content. For the informative speaking assignment, you (5 CREDITS) will research and develop an oral presentation on one In this class, we will be studying the basic theories of of Florence’s historic attractions (such as the Piazza interpersonal communication emphasizing theoretical della Signoria, the Palazzo Vecchio, the Cathedral principles and their application.