May 9-23, 2007
St. John’s University has chosen the Eternal City of Rome as its
home base. Students have the chance to experience an exciting
aspect of the international communication industry. The
uniqueness of this program lies in its foundation of hands on
learning.
CAS 1102 International Communications
Italy
This course will focus on:
- History of International Communications: Contributions of the
Roman Empire to International Communications
- Roman Catholic Church and International Communications
- Art and International Communications
- Contemporary Media in Italy: A Critical Examination of Silvio
Berlusconi’s Media Empire
CAS 1600 Individual Research:
Topic in Communications
Contact Information
Office of Study Abroad
Programs
Bent Hall 388
(718) 990-6105
intled@stjohns.edu
Dr. Basilio Monteiro
Bent Hall 436
(718) 990-6807
monteirb@stjohns.edu
Housing
Students stay at the Medaglie d’Oro Residence. It
offers three- and four-bedroom furnished-apartments, most with
balconies overlooking the hills of Rome. The Residence is a
five-minute walk to Vatican City and to the largest daily
open-market in Rome, the Trionfale. It is also conveniently located
close to a metro station.
Estimated Program Cost
Tuition
The cost of three credits (contact the Bursar’s Office)
plus
Program fee: $1,800 –
$2,000, which includes
- Day trips to Montecassino and Assisi, Florence
- Service Learning Experience
- Vatican Museum visit
- Transportation in Rome
- Tour of the Italian Hollywood (Cinecitta)\
- Visits to newspaper headquarters and television stations
- Walking Tours around Rome
Scholarships and Financial Aid may be available to students. St.
John’s students should contact the Financial Aid Office at (718)
990-2000; visiting students should contact the Financial Aid Office
at their own institution.