Information Rome 2026
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All courses will be taught at La SapienzaĚýby 91şÚÁĎÍř professors.ĚýLocal faculty will be invited to give guest lectures, and weekly interactive workshop/activities will take place, allowingĚýstudents to engage with local communities and institutions.Ěý
Location: Unitelma -ĚýLa Sapienza University (LSU) Campus in Rome, Italy
Duration: Forty hours in 4 weeks
Dates: June 1st to June 30th, 2026
Minimum CGPA: Students must have a minimum CGPA of 3.0 to be considered for the program.
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Courses descriptions Rome 2026
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ENGL 345 – MYTHS OF ROME
Come study Rome in Rome, the eternal city that became an empire and the centre of early Christianity, and has become synonymous with political, religious, and, above all, artistic power!! Using the city itself as well as works of literature and art, we will consider how and why the myths of Rome still resonate today. We will look at the different stories of Augustan Rome told by writers such as Suetonius, Tacitus, Virgil, and Ovid, and then consider the power of Rome in the Renaissance imagination through Shakespeare’s “Roman” plays, and end with the sinister and violent Romantic Rome of Percy Shelley’ play The Cenci. Readings will be supplemented by field trips as well group walks through many of the central streets and areas we will be reading about; students will be encouraged to explore the city on their own to understand how and why Rome has been a constant source of inspiration. Instructor: Dr. Maggie Kilgour
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ITAL 309 - ROME INSIDE OUT
Rome has been called the “Eternal City” and Caput Mundi—a place where ancient imperial power and spiritual authority meet, and where history, art, and everyday life blend together. In this course, you’ll discover that Rome isn’t just a backdrop for history books or postcards, but a living, breathing city full of contrasts and stories.ĚýWe’ll explore the city through literature that captures its neighborhoods, people, and traditions. You’ll read works by writers from different times and backgrounds—and then step into the very streets they describe. Through these readings and visits, you’ll see how each author adds a piece to the puzzle of what makes Rome unique, learning along the way what it truly means to “do as the Romans do.” Instructor: Dr. Cristina Carnemolla
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CLAS 350 – LIFE IN ANCIENT ROME
What was ancient Rome like? From its legendary past to its imperial rule, the "eternal city" was the inevitable hub for ancient historians, politicians, poets, and travelers alike. Through political, social, literary, and architectural lenses, this course will explore the many ways ancient authors and thinkers have viewed, experienced, described, and imagined life in Rome between the 3rd century BCE and the 1st c. CE. By reading a selection of Greek and Roman texts, we will investigate Rome's urbanitas, from the Romans’ (inside) and the Greeks’ (outside) perspective. Instructor Dr. Martin Sirois