
Travel throughout the Mediterranean Basin where the streets are made of stone, olive trees trace the horizon, and turquoise waters sparkle along the coastline. This traveling seminar allows you to explore a variety of Mediterranean sites and eras, from Antiquity to the Middle Ages. Visit iconic sites like Pompeii, led by local guides and experts in the fields of history, art history, and archaeology. You’ll develop strong research and critical thinking skills as you connect sites to the visual arts. Course content will be delivered through multiple site visits, guest lectures, and in-class meetings. You’ll have the opportunity to select the subject area that best meets your needs from the list of courses available.
Travel to Athens, Mycenae, Corinth, Epidaurus, Delphi and Cape Sounion in Greece; Rome, Paestum, Pompeii and Naples in Italy; and Aix-en-Provence, Glanum and Arles in France! Check out the latest program itinerary for more details.
Aix-en-Provence
12/29/16 - 1/15/17
$5,295
3
Closed
10/15/16
Some students may attend US colleges/universities already affiliated with this host institution and therefore will not be eligible to attend this CEA program. Please call CEA for further details regarding eligibility specifics.
1 Year of College, although advanced High School graduates may be eligible
All Levels
2.5
The host institution has offered the following courses in the past. Please note that course listings will not be finalized until the start of the term.
*Courses with an asterisk indicate that the course has been associated with multiple subject areas.
Please click on the course title to view additional subject areas and detailed course information.
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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ARCH 385 Greek and Roman Archaeology | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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ARH 385 Ancient & Medieval Classical Art and Architecture | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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CS 385 Muslims & Christians in Europe | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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HIS 385 Ancient and Medieval Mediterranean Cultural History | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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From Polytheism to Monotheism: Early Christian Period in Italy, Greece & Turkey | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
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*Housing options may change and will be confirmed on the housing application form prior to the start of the term. Below are the housing options that have been offered in the past.
Get out and explore! Excursions are offered for most semester, year, and summer programs. Semester students are typically offered between two to three excursions and summer study students are typically offered between one to two excursions. You'll receive a calendar of excursions during orientation; here are a few day and overnight excursions we've offered in the past.
From housing to excursions, our programs include a variety of inclusions to enhance your study abroad experience! Here are examples that may be available in Aix-en-Provence. Inclusions vary by program – please contact our Enrollment and Advising team to find out what options are available for you.
Below is a tentative itinerary for your program. Please note, dates and events below may change without prior notification. Contact CEA CAPA before purchasing airline tickets.
You will receive a finalized itinerary once you arrive onsite.
Note: Additional cultural activities/excursions or required course-related activities may be incorporated into your final itinerary. You are advised not to make personal travel arrangements until you have the final dates.
Date | Description |
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December 29
|
Welcome Reception
Group Dinner |
December 29
|
Orientation
Mandatory IAU Orientation will be held. |
December 30
|
Classes Begin
Classes begin on this day. |
January 02
|
Transfer
Students will be transferred to Florence and their new assigned housing. |
January 04
|
Transfer
Students will be transferred to Rome and to their assigned housing. |
January 09
|
Transfer
Students will be transferred to Athens and to their assigned housing. |
January 12
|
Transfer
Students will be transferred to Mycenae (Olympia) and to their assigned housing. |
January 14
|
Transfer
Students will be transferred to Delphi and to their assigned housing. |
January 15
|
Program Ends/Move-Out
Official Program End Date. Students must move out of housing no later than this day. |
This budget contains costs that you can take to your financial aid office. Please note that amounts may fluctuate; we've included a range of costs.
Federal law allows the use of financial aid to cover "reasonable" costs of study abroad including round-trip transportation, tuition and fees for the program, living costs, passport and visa fees, health insurance, and more.
Please note that all costs and charges listed below are subject to change without notice. With the exception of Program Price, all costs are estimates and may vary.