Italian + Roman Archaeology in Italy

This programme "Italian + Roman Archaeology in Italy" can be held at a in language school and the main purpose is : Themed study abroad program

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• Italian + Roman Archaeology

• Course from 260 €/week
• Italian + Roman Archaeology in Italy

Classes focus on improving the following main language skills :

• speaking
• listening
• reading
• writing
  These four skills are practically applied to learning about the local culture.

Contents of Course:

Depending on the needs and interests of the group:

• grammar
• vocabulary
• oral comprehension
• speaking
• role play
• pronunciation
• reading
• writing

Requirements for Language Level

:
Open to all levels, from elementary to advanced language skills
This program aims to give the participants a brief introduction to the common historical Roman methodologies of archaeology. As a result, the participants will become familiar with the customs and traditions of Ancient Rome.
The course is divided in eight sessions, each lasting three hours.

Program:

First Session

• Historical-archaeological outline of Rome: general introduction to archaeology, identification of archaeological sites, methods of excavation.
• Rome: the origins, the Republic, the Empire.

Second Session

• Imperial Rome: topography, location and explanation of the principle archaeological sites found in the current urban area.

Third Session

• Visit to the Foro Romano.

Fourth Session

• Roman building techniques.
• Material culture.

Fifth Session

• Ostia: a magnificent example of Roman construction techniques.

Sixth Session

• The Necropolis: chronological differences, excavations.

Seventh Session

• Restoration techniques: the figure of the anthropologist, treatment of skeletons, treatment of
  funeral remains.

Eighth Session

• Visit to the Museo Archeologico Nazionale Romano.