Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

Western Civilization: Ancient to Medieval History in Italy

• Instructor: Charlie Presti (charlie.presti@pcc.edu [opens in new window])
• Dates in Italy: Class begins prior to travel. Arrive in Rome August 22, 2023 and depart from Rome September 5, 2023.
• Location(s): Rome, Sorrento, and Tuscania, Italy
• Course: HST 101
• Credits: 4
• Prerequisites: WR 115 and RD 115 or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement
• Program Type: Capstone (culminating experience and project that supports the learning outcomes the course.)
• Application Deadline: Application deadline extended to February 19, 2023
• Deposit Deadline: February 22, 2023
• Program Fee: Estimated Expense Sheet For HST 101 2023 [pdf]

Program Description and to learn more

More information about the course History 101 in Italy

Discover the tools historians use to reconstruct the past, and recreate a week in the life of an inhabitant of an ancient Roman city.

Program Highlights

• Visit necropolis of Cerveteri and Tarquinia in the Tuscania area
• Explore the famous Pantheon, Colosseum and Roman Forum, and National Etruscan Museum – Villa Giulia in Rome
• Learn from the experts and then enjoy your labor in a group cooking class
• Delve into ancient civilizations during a guided tour of Pompeii and Herculaneum in Naples

Included in Program

• Housing for entirety of program
• Co-curricular/cultural activities
• Select meals
• Airport pickup/drop-off
• In-country transportation related to program
• Entry fees
• On-site orientation
• International insurance
• On-site support services
• 24/7 emergency support throughout program

Not Included in Program

• Round-trip airfare to Italy
• Non-programmed meals
• Personal spending money
• New or renewal of passport if needed