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The American University of Rome UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG 2019-2020 Via Pietro Roselli, 4 00153 Rome, Italy Telephone: +39-06 5833 0919 Fax: +39-06 5833 0992 e-mail: [email protected] www.aur.edu ACCREDITATION AND MEMBERSHIPS LIMITATIONS AND CATALOG PROVISIONS This catalog must be considered informational and not binding on the University. It is current The American University of Rome (AUR) is regionally accredited by the Middle States as of the time of its printing. However, the University reserves the right to change admission or Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104; degree requirements or refuse to grant credit or a degree if the University, in its sole judgment, (215) 662-5606. MSCHE is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary determines that the student has not satisfactorily met its requirements. The University will make of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. every effort to inform students and prospective students of any such changes. © The American University of Rome, 2019. The American University of Rome is licensed by the State of Delaware Program of Education to award associate and bachelor and master’s degrees. The American University of Rome is registered as a legal entity with the Rome Tribunal and is authorized to operate in Italy by the Ministero dell’Istruzione, dell’Università e della Ricerca. The American University of Rome is a member of the following organizations: American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO) American Association for Italian Studies American Library Association American Universities Abroad (AUA) Association of American International Colleges and Universities (AAICU) Amical Consortium Association of American Colleges and University Programs in Italy (AACUPI) Association of College University Housing Officers - International Case Europe College Board College Consortium for International Studies Common Application Council International Education (CIE) CT Corporation Eduitalia European Association for International Education (EAIE) European Council of International Schools (ECIS) International Association for College Admission Counseling (OACAC) International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions NAFSA: Association of International Educators NAGAP Association for Graduate Enrollment Management National Association for College Admission Counseling National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators EQUAL OPPORTUNITY The American University of Rome provides equal opportunity for all qualified individuals in its educational programs and activities. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income or veteran status. It con- forms to all applicable federal and state non-discrimination laws. The policy of equal opportunity applies to every aspect of the operations and activities of the University and includes admissions and employment. 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Academic Calendar ....................................................................................................................6 Italian Language and Culture ........................................................................................... 95 Board of Trustees .......................................................................................................................8 Italian Studies .................................................................................................................. 96 About the American University of Rome ..................................................................................11 Latin ................................................................................................................................ 96 Welcome to the American University of Rome ........................................................................12 Marketing ........................................................................................................................ 96 Facilities and Academic Resources ............................................................................................14 Mediterranean Politics, Society and Culture ..................................................................... 97 Student Life .............................................................................................................................17 Religious Studies .............................................................................................................. 97 Excursion Opportunities ..........................................................................................................19 Social Marketing .............................................................................................................. 98 Special Programs ......................................................................................................................22 Social Science ................................................................................................................... 98 Financial Information ..............................................................................................................26 The Business of Art .......................................................................................................... 99 Financial Aid and Scholarship Funds .......................................................................................26 The Italian Business Environment .................................................................................... 99 Admission Requirements ..........................................................................................................28 Travel and Tourism ....................................................................................................... 100 Academic Regulations ..............................................................................................................32 Course Descriptions ............................................................................................................. 101 Undergraduate Degrees ............................................................................................................44 University Administration .................................................................................................... 207 General Education ...................................................................................................................46 Faculty ................................................................................................................................. 211 Bachelor of Arts in Archaeology and Classics ............................................................................53 Index .................................................................................................................................... 222 Bachelor of Arts in Art History .................................................................................................57 Business of Art Concentration ............................................................................................59 Bachelor of Arts in Communication .........................................................................................60 Bachelor of Arts in English Writing, Literature and Publishing ................................................64 Bachelor of Arts in Film and Digital Media ..............................................................................67 Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts ....................................................................................................71 Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies .............................................................................74 Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Global Politics ................................................77 Bachelor of Science in Business Administration ........................................................................80 Economics Concentration ..................................................................................................82 Finance Concentration .......................................................................................................82 Marketing Concentration ...................................................................................................82 Social Marketing Concentration .........................................................................................82 Bachelor of Science in Travel and Tourism Management .........................................................84 Food Tourism Concentration ............................................................................................86 Cultural and Heritage Tourism Concentration ..................................................................87 Associate of Applied Arts in International Business ..................................................................88 Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies ...........................................................................................88 Minors .....................................................................................................................................89 Archaeology .......................................................................................................................89