Use an International Vantage Point to Gain a Better Understanding of Today’s Literacy Issues! 

Using Italy as the backdrop to your learning, Literacy Development challenges students to consider the major components of literacy—including the important role of vocabulary. All 5th  year and graduate students are invited to take part in this course, which explores the importance of student diversity and the essence of reading comprehension.

One of the most effective ways to increase vocabulary is through the study of word origin. Students will learn the contributions of the Latin and the Greek language in creating learning activities that enhance vocabulary using word origin. They will also use technology to create a living journal of their experiences in Rome to design an exemplar (thematic) unit of study.

Graduate course:

• EDU 3220: Approaches, Materials, and Performance Evaluation in Literacy

Credits: 3

Dates: July 9 – 24, 2013

Note: you must arrive in Rome on July 9 and depart Rome on July 24. If you depart from New York, for most flights you must leave the day before the arrival date.

Deadlines:

• Application deadline: April 22, 2013*
  *The Italy Literacy program is accepting applications on a rolling basis. APPLY NOW!!

• Deposit deadline: May 13, 2013

Accommodations:  You will stay in the St. John’s Rome Campus dormitory. The campus is located in the Prati neighborhood, rich in history and beautiful architecture, just north of the Vatican in central Rome.

The facility is located on the Lepanto subway line, just two streets from the building. While at Collegio Leoniano you will be able to walk to the Vatican, or take a short subway ride to the Piazza del Popolo, Piazza Navona, or the Castel Sant’Angelo.

Our campus combines old-world architectural elements with modern presentation technology. Classrooms are high tech with presentation ability, a fully-wired computer lab with printers for your use, a spacious meeting room, library and student lounge. Our bilingual staff, including a resident director and resident assistants will assist you with any needs.

Room accommodations include: two or three single beds, wardrobes and desks per room, linens are provided for your use for the duration of the program. Each room has an individual air conditioning unit and wireless broadband internet access. Showers, sinks and toilets are shared per residence floor.

Meals: TBD

Professors: Fran Guastello, Ed. D

Program Fee: $1,990 plus tuition (airfare NOT included)
*Tuition and airfare are in addition to the program fee. Please check the tuition based on your school and how many credits you choose to enroll in while abroad.

**Please also not that, at this time, graduate students are unable to apply through the St. John's UIS system. Graduate students must submit a completed paper   application  and an approved course option form to the  Office of Global Studies . Be sure to have the course option signed by your dean or academic advisor to ensure that you will receive credit toward your course of study.

* Classes are subject to appropriate enrollment. Although courses may be offered we need to maintain a minimum number of students to run summer courses.