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Gustolab International: Rome - Critical Studies on Food Systems and Sustainability in Italy Summer program (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: Rome, Italy
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  • Program Sponsor: Gustolab International (GLi) 
  • This program is currently not accepting applications.
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Areas of Study: Advertising, Agriculture, Anthropology, Business, Communication, Communications, Culinary Arts, Culture, Dietetics & Nutrition, Earth Science, Ecology, Economics, Enology, Environmental Studies, European Studies, Film, Food Communication, Food Technology and Management, Gastronomy, Health and Human Services, Hospitality Management, Humanities, Independent Study, International Business, International Relations, International Studies, Italian, Italian Language & Literature, Journalism, Linguistics, Management, Marketing, Mass Communications, Media Studies, Psychology, Public Health, Public Relations, Tourism Click here for a definition of this term Minimum Undergraduate GPA: 2.5
Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English Click here for a definition of this term Housing Options: Apartment-Shared
Program Type: Study Abroad
Program Description:
SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS & SOCIAL PRACTICES -  SUMMER PROGRAM

This 4-week program gives students the opportunity to learn and experience the Italian culture through courses that focus on food systems and sustainability. For example, topics range from the critical analysis on food systems and sustainable agriculture, to how culture and ethnicity affect dietary practices and nutrition, to the use of media and storytelling to communicate food and sustainable practices, to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), to developing literacy and understand policies related to food waste.

The courses offer unique co-curricular opportunities that include a 3-day overnight field school to the south of Italy, visits to farms and food businesses, meeting with food producers, and tastings.

COURSES OFFERED
GLI 401     CRITICAL STUDIES ON FOOD: FROM PRODUCTION TO WASTE
GLI 403     FOOD MEDIA, COMMUNICATION AND TRENDS
GLI 404     FOOD, NUTRITION AND CULTURE IN ITALY
ITA  201     ITALIAN LANGUAGE FOR FOOD STUDIES

You have the opportunity to add a 4-week summer academic internship in various locations throughout Italy.

CREDITS
Up to 9 credits. Participants may also request for a fee an official transcript from Portland State University (PSU), our School of Record.  Please work with your home university study abroad office to assure full credit.

ELIGIBILITY
Open to undergraduate students. Particularly suitable to those interested in food studies, food systems, sustainability, environmental studies, cultural tourism, gastronomic studies, food heritage, sustainable hospitality, agribusiness, communication, nutrition and food science.
Graduate students, scholars, researchers and professionals are also encouraged to inquire.

WHAT ALUMNI SAY ABOUT THEIR EXPERIENCE AT GUSTOLAB INTERNATIONAL
Gustolab International not only allowed me to gain valuable applied experience and knowledge on Italian culture, but also gave me a completely new perspective on the connections between food, sustainability, and society. 

For more information https://www.gustolab.com/direct-enroll/study-intern-abroad-in-italy/

 


This program is currently not accepting applications.