The Social Impact
of Technology in Italy
May 29 –June 13, 2009
Program Overview:
Study the social impact of technology at Pompeii, Herculaneum, and other National Historic Sites impacted by the volcanic eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 A.D. near Naples, Italy. Go back in time to explore the roots of Roman culture by visiting Greek, Arabic, and Roman sites in Sicily. This two-week interdisciplinary experience will examine the relationship between culture and technology evidenced in ancient transportation, industry, water and power, architecture, and various domestic technologies. The rich historic records in Pompeii, Herculaneum, and in Sicily reveal intricate and fascinating details about how technology shaped both private and public life.
Accommodation:
We will stay at Il Convento, a charming renovated convent, in
the heart of Naples’ historic Spanish Quarter. Our studies
will take us to several sites in Sicily where we will have comfortable accommodation in historic cities. Accommodations are based on mutiple occupancy.
Program
fee: $2,998 (tentative)
Program
fee includes:
• Lodging based on multiple occupancy
• Daily breakfast and class dinner
• Museum admissions, and entrance to National Sites including:
Pompeii, Herculaneum and more
• Lectures and special tours
• Miscellaneous tour expenses
• International Student ID Card
• Health insurance
Program fee does not include:
• Round-trip international airfare
• EMU tuition and fees
• Other meals and beverages
• Personal expenses
• Independent travel
Pompeii
If
you do not have a passport,
apply for one today!
Theatre at Syracuse
Academics:
Pompeii
and Herculaneum were destroyed by a massive volcanic eruption
of Mt. Vesuvius on August 24, 79 A.D. Both towns were devastated,
but more than 2000 years later, a rich historical record reveals
intricate and fascinating details about how technology shaped
public and private life.
This
interdisciplinary course will explore the relationship between
culture and technology connected to transportation, industry,
water and power, architecture and domestic technologies. The social
impact of technological systems on politics, commerce, spirituality,
family life, and leisure will enable us to follow the fascinating
momentum which reveals that regardless of time and place “technology
is not just a constraint on culture, it is itself part of culture”
(Rybczynski 221).
Herculaneum
Flexible Credits:
- TS 506 (3 credits)
- Special Topics: Social Impact of Technology: A Multi-Cultural Perspective (2-3 Credits)
- Independent Studies (1-3 Credits)
- Capstone Experience
- Course audit available
Undergraduate and Honors Credit Available.
Upper-level
undergraduates are encouraged to apply!
Apply today: application
Temple at Agrigento
For
further information contact:
Dr.
Denise Pilato, School of Technology Studies
denise.pilato@emich.edu
or
Office of Academic Programs Abroad
103 Boone Hall
734.487.2424 or
800.777.3541
programs.abroad@emich.edu
