Spring/Summer 2009: July 8, 2009 - August 11, 2009
Italy is truly a modern country, with over 57 million people calling it home. Italians have contributed some of the world’s most admired sculptures, paintings, architecture, and composers. It is also home to some of the world’s largest and most valuable libraries and art collections. To those who come, it presents a richness of cultural heritage. Italy is an extraordinary opportunity for you to learn its language, experience its culture, and discover its meaning!
Located in the Province of L’Aquila of the Abruzzo Region, Gagliano Aterno is a small village of about three hundred inhabitants in the heart of the Abruzzo Region. It is situated along the chain of the central Appenine Mountains in the Sirente Mountain Chain. A peaceful village rich in Abruzzo traditions; history; and archaeology, it houses one of the most important medieval castles, still in use today as a private seasonal retreat for the High Roman Bourgeoisie. Gagliano is located 30 minutes from Sulmona and about one hour from Rome. Students enrolled in the program will be able to take 2-3 courses in Italian Language and culture.
