printer friendly pageOSPFLOR 21F: Accelerated Second-Year Italian, Part A
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 or
ITALLANG 21
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 5
Instructors:
Quercioli, F. (PI)
OSPFLOR 22F: Accelerated Second-Year Italian Part B
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
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 5
Instructors:
Mirti, F. (PI)
;
Quercioli, F. (PI)
OSPFLOR 31F: Advanced Oral Communication: Italian
Refine language skills and develop insight into Italian culture using authentic materials. Group work and individual meetings with instructor. Minimum enrollment required. Prerequisite:
ITALLANG 22A, 23 or placement.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 3
Instructors:
Quercioli, F. (PI)
OSPFLOR 34: The Virgin Mother, Goddess of Beauty, Grand Duchess, and the Lady: Women in Florentine Art
Influence and position of women in the history of Florence as revealed in its art. Sculptural, pictorial, and architectural sources from a social, historical, and art historical point of view. Themes: the virgin mother (middle ages); the goddess of beauty (Botticelli to mannerism); the grand duchess (late Renaissance, Baroque); the lady, the woman (19th-20th centuries).
Terms: Aut
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-Hum, GER:EC-Gender, WAY-A-II, WAY-EDP
Instructors:
Verdon, T. (PI)
OSPFLOR 41: The Florentine Sketchbook: A Visual Arts Practicum
The ever-changing and multifaceted scene of contemporary art through visual and sensorial stimulation. How art is thought of and produced in Italy today. Hands-on experience. Sketching and exercises on-site at museums and exhibits, plus workshops on techniques. Limited enrollment.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3-5
| UG Reqs: WAY-CE
Instructors:
Rossi, F. (PI)
OSPFLOR 42: Academic Internship
Mentored internships in banking, education, the fine arts, health, media, not-for-profit organizations, publishing, and retail. May be repeated for credit.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1-5
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors:
Campani, E. (PI)
OSPFLOR 44: Galileo: Genius, Innovation and the Scientific Revolution
Galileo's life and scientific progress starting from his student years at the University of Pisa. Departure from traditional natural philosophy leading to radical reformation of cosmology and physics, emphasizing the science of motion. His innovative use of observation and measurement instruments, emphasizing the telescope. Cultural and social context.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-Hum
Instructors:
Galluzzi, P. (PI)
OSPFLOR 50M: Introductory Science of Materials
Topics include: the relationship between atomic structure and macroscopic properties of man-made and natural materials; mechanical and thermodynamic behavior of surgical implants including alloys, ceramics, and polymers; and materials selection for biotechnology applications such as contact lenses, artificial joints, and cardiovascular stents. No prerequisite.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: WAY-AQR, WAY-SMA, GER:DB-EngrAppSci
OSPFLOR 55: Academy of Fine Arts: Studio Art
Courses through the
Academia delle Belle Arti. Details upon arrival. Minimum Autumn and Winter Quarter enrollment required; 1-3 units in Autumn. May be repeated for credit.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1-5
| Repeatable
for credit
OSPFLOR 56: University of Florence Courses
May be repeated for credit.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1-5
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors:
Campani, E. (PI)
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