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Principles for analysis of buildings and bridges. Structural forms, such as trusses, beams, arches, frames and cables examined as art forms and fundamental building components. The evolution of these principles through study of key structures in Florence and nearby cities. Recommended: basic calculus.

Preparation for participation in the BOSP workshop in Spain: "Islam in Europe 711-2011." Investigation of strategies adopted by young Muslims in Italy to "participate" (organizing rallies, supporting online campaigns, sharing contents on social networks) in revolutions that were dramatically shaking their "fatherlands" and to use these events to define and re-define their identities as young Muslims in Italy, their "homeland". Analysis of media representations, political communication and self-representation strategies, stressing how global context affects local negotiations. Consideration of individual and collective identity definitions involving "second generation" Muslims.

Impact of Galileo¿s scientific and mathematical achievements. Design of Leonardo¿s machines. Key innovations and long-term impact of mathematical and scientific achievements in Renaissance Italy. Field trips to Da Vinci museum.

Opportunities to improve Italian language skills through guided discussions and meetings with Italian students. Activities take place at a number of locations throughout the city of Florence. May be repeated for credit. (AU)

Changes in the structure of polity, decision making, and communication in Italy as a result of political transition beginning with Tangentopoli in early 90s; corresponding similarities in American politics. Comparative analysis of the Italian political system. Political communication: how the media has been historically used within the political context; footage from political campaigns; the effects of the media on the respective political systems.

Review of grammatical structures; grammar in its communicative context. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills practiced and developed through authentic material such as songs, newspaper articles, video clips, and literature. Insight into the Italian culture and crosscultural understanding. Prerequisite: one year of college Italian if completed within two quarters of arriving in Florence, or ITALLANG 21

Grammatical structures, listening, reading, writing, speaking skills, and insight into the Italian culture through authentic materials. Intermediate to advanced grammar. Content-based course, using songs, video, and literature, to provide cultural background for academic courses. Prerequisite: ITALLANG 21 within two quarters of arriving in Florence or ITALLANG 21A or OSPFLOR 21F

Worldwide market in higher education focusing on the role of Italy and all of Europe in providing education to Europeans and to the world. Reformation of European higher education represented by the Bologna Reforms. Implications of Italy¿s ongoing reforms on higher education in the United States. Field trips to the Universities of Florence and Bologna.

Economics of Europe with special emphasis on the motivation for and challenges to the European Union. Role of the EU in fostering cooperation between countries and how it represents a significant departure from national autonomy. Focus on economics of local cities and states in Italy; how cities and states generate taxes in Italy and how the current form of financing state and local governments influences home ownership, unemployment, and mobility. Provision of education and health services to Italians.