CATALOG 2016
LEARN ITALIAN AND LIVE AN AUTHENTIC
ITALIAN EXPERIENCE
“I started to organize my first courses in Italian language and culture way back in 1985 with the original and exclusive formula “small courses in a small city”. The idea, courageous and innovative, proved to be a winner. I chose a small town rich in history, arts and culture like Urbania as the location for my school of Italian language for international students, a place on “human scale”, an ideal place for Italian language courses in Italy, where students can participate in the local life of a pleasant community.
Carlo A. PasottoFounder and President
Centro Studi Italiani
CENTRO STUDI ITALIANIFounded in 1985, Centro Studi Italiani is the first school for foreigners in the Marche Region and one of the most respected institutions of its type in the world. Ever since its foundation, the school has provided Italian language and culture classes to more than 15,000 students from all over the world.Centro Studi Italiani offers all levels of Italian courses for students of all ages, from grammar and conversation classes for the absolute beginner to literature courses for the extremely advanced. The programs are therefore flexible, adaptable, varied, rich and unique. Classes are intentionally small to allow students to best relate to each other while enjoying personalized and individual attention from faculty.
METHODOur fundamental criterion when teaching is to put the student – each individual student, with his own particular personality and potentials – at the center of our attention.Our teaching methods are carefully selected (communicative, logical-functional, rational study of the language, etc.) adapting them, case by case, to our needs and teaching objectives. Our teaching strategy is therefore experimental, flexible, adaptable, “creative” and thus inimitable.
CERTIFICATION CENTER- Università per Stranieri di Perugia (CELI)- Società Dante Alighieri (PLIDA) - A.I.L. Accademia Italiana di Lingua” (“Firenze” diplomas: DELI, DILI, DALI, DALC)
MEMBERSHIPS
ACCADEMIA ITALIANADI LINGUA
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URBANIA
Nestled between the Apennine Mountains and the Adriatic Sea, Urbania is historically known as an ancient center of art and culture. When founding the school, the city was intentionally chosen to best accomplish the school’s winning vision: ‘small courses in a small town’. Students have the chance to fully immerse themselves in a safe and unspoiled environment and focus on their studies.There are supermarkets and shops of all kinds; gyms, bars, restaurants, cafes, and pizzerias.There are concerts, shows, exhibitions and entertainment of all kinds, especially during the summer (June – September).Urbania is a valid alternative to cities invaded by mass tourism.In Urbania it is easy to make friends and practice the language.
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LIVE THE WARMTH OFITALIAN HOSPITALITY IN AN
AUTHENTIC ANDUNFORGETTABLE ENVIRONMENT
Urbania, Ducal Palace
ITALIAN LANGUAGECOURSES
Courses are for students of all ages, at all different levels of Italian, who wish to understand, speak, read and write the Italian language correctly. In order to reach this aim, we guarantee each student individual attention. Classes are small and there are special review sessions on Saturday mornings.During our many years of experience, we have found a way to effectively combine varied and interesting classes in Italian language, conversation and culture. Italian culture classes are included in course fees.
- Standard- Intensive- One-to-one- Juniors- 50+- Higher education access
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EXAMPLE OF WEEKLY TIMETABLE (standard course)Morning Afternoon
Monday Language class (3 h) Culture class (2 h)
Tuesday Language class (3 h) Conversation class (2 h)
Wednesday Language class (3 h) Excursion
Thursday Language class (3 h) Conversation class (2 h)
Friday Language class (3 h) Culture class (2 h)
Saturday Review (2 h)
Sunday Full day excursion
Total weekly hours: 25Weekly hours of language: 17Weekly hours of conversation: 4Weekly hours of culture classes: 4
CULTURAL CLASSESincluded in course fee
- History of Italy - History of Italian political parties - History of the Italian Renaissance - Italian Literature - Readings of 20th century Italian literature - Italian economics
EXCURSIONS and EXPERIENCESoptional activities
- Art classes (drawing, painting) - Pottery classes - Italian cooking classes - Wine tastings - Art excursions (Florence, Venice, Ravenna, Gubbio, Perugia, Urbino etc.)
- Music tours (Verona, Pesaro) - Photographic excursions - Trekking tours - Opera concerts
2016 BEGINNING DATESTotal beginners are supposed to start the course on a beginning date.
18 JANUARY / 15 FEBRUARY / 14 MARCH / 11 APRIL / 9 MAY / 6 JUNE / 4 JULY / 1 AUGUST / 29 AUGUST / 26 SEPTEMBER / 24 OCTOBER / 21 NOVEMBER
TUITION FEERegistration fee € 45
1 week € 2492 weeks € 4493 weeks € 5894 weeks € 699 8 weeks € 1.29912 weeks € 1.899
For different periods, prices on request. Housing not included
TAILOR-MADE COURSESOur didactic offer can be personalized based on students’ needs and expectations.
ONE-TO-ONE CLASSESIndividual classes can be arranged at a fee of € 30 per hour.
[email protected] - www.centrostuditaliani.org
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HIGHEREDUCATIONIN ITALY
Italy is the worldwide fashion, art, design, music (particularly for opera), engineering and architectural center, and is one of the most important countries in Europe. Italy is the ideal country in which to study because the universities, fine arts academies and conservatories offer a variety of courses which are equal to other European qualifications. International students have the same right to access scholarships and students' housing as Italian students.Since its foundation, Centro Studi Italiani has been preparing students from all over the world for university access. The preparatory language course is recognized and accepted by eight universities, six fine arts academies and three conservatories. Students who have pre-enrolled in other universities are also accepted.Centro Studi Italiani has built an educational network with the following Italian universities, Academies of Fine Arts and music conservatories:
- Polytechnic of the Marche - University of Camerino - University of Chieti-Pescara - University of Ferrara - University of Milano-Bicocca - University of Italian Switzerland - University of Naples (“Federico II”) - European University of Rome - Fine Arts Academy of Cuneo - Fine Arts Academy of Foggia - Fine Arts Academy of Macerata - Fine Arts Academy of Urbino - Accademia del Lusso of Milan - ACME Fine Arts Academy of Milan - Domus Academy of Milan - New Fine Arts Academy of Milan (NABA) - Music Institute “L. Boccherini”of Lucca - Music Institute “Fondazione Scuole Civiche” of Milan
Lucca
MILANO
Roma
Napoli
Lugano
Ferrara
Urbino
Ancona
MacerataCamerino
Foggia
Università di Camerino
Università diChieti - Pescara
Università di Milano-Bicocca
UniversitàPolitecnica
delle Marche
AccademiaBelle Arti-Urbino
Nuova Accademia Belle Arti-Milano
AccademiaBelle Arti-Macerata
Università dellaSvizzeraItalianaUniversità di Ferrara
Lucca
Università Europeadi Roma
Milano CivicaScuola di Musica
Accademiadel Lusso
Università degli Studi di Napoli “Federico II”
DomusAcademy
AccademiaBelle Arti-Foggia
Cuneo
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WEEKLY TIMETABLE
Morning Afternoon
Monday Language class (3 h) Culture class (2 h)
Tuesday Language class (3 h) Conversation class (2 h)
Wednesday Language class (3 h) Excursion
Thursday Language class (3 h) Conversation class (2 h)
Friday Language class (3 h) Culture class (2 h)
Saturday Review (2 h)
Sunday Full day excursion
Total weekly hours: 25Weekly hours of language: 17Weekly hours of conversation: 4Weekly hours of culture classes: 4
CULTURAL CLASSESincluded in course fee
These courses help students to have the basic knowledge required for University entry tests: - History of Italy - History of Italian political parties - History of the Italian Renaissance - Italian Literature - Readings of 20th century Italian literature: observations on style and linguistics
- Italian economics
EXCURSIONS and EXPERIENCESoptional activities
- Art classes (drawing, painting, create Portfolio)
- Pottery classes - Italian cooking classes - Wine tastings - Art excursions (Florence, Venice, Ravenna, Gubbio, Perugia, Urbino etc.)
- Music tours (Verona, Pesaro) - Photographic excursions - Trekking tours - Opera concerts
2016 COURSES
6 MONTH COURSE
5 MONTH COURSE
4 MONTH COURSE
3 MONTH COURSE
Course dates 14/03 - 26/08/2016 11/04 - 26/08/2016 9/05 - 26/08/2016 6/06 - 26/08/2016Total hours 600 500 400 300Tuition fee € 2.990 € 2.590 € 1.990 € 1.490Registration fee € 45 € 45 € 45 € 45
For different periods, prices on request. Housing not included
[email protected] - www.centrostuditaliani.org
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PERFORMING ARTSPROGRAMS: OPERA
Centro Studi Italiani Opera Festival takes place every summer and is designed for young singers and instrumentalists wishing to learn the Italian language while improving their musical skills.
The festival is the artistic synthesis and expression of different types of programs designed for vocalists, instrumentalists, and pianists/coaches/accompanists. Programs normally last 3-6 weeks. All programs include Italian language, conversation, and culture classes for a total of 21 hours per week. All vocal programs include individual coaching sessions with particular emphasis on Italian art song and/or operatic repertoire.
Each summer, vocal master classes are presented throughout the festival. In past years, both students and faculty have enjoyed master classes by internationally recognised artists and pedagogues, such as Fedora Barbieri, Anita Cerquetti, Enza Ferrari, Mirella Freni, Luisa Macnez, Eva Mei, Mario Melani, Paola Molinari, Maria Parazzini, Bruno Praticò, Cecilia Valdenassi, Wilma Vernocchi, and Alberto Zedda.
Throughout the festival, numerous performance opportunities are available, both in Urbania and throughout the Marche region.
For more information: [email protected]
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PERFORMING ARTSPROGRAMS: DANCE
A combination of the universal language of dance with classes in Italian language and culture provides an inspiring and diverse learning experience.The program includes a choice of the following courses along with language, painting, ceramics and evening classes in Italian cookery:
- Ballet- Contemporary- Jazz- Pilates- Repertoire and choreographic workshops
Various dance courses are taught by world renowned professionals and the performance course culminates in a showcase finale at the beautiful Teatro Bramante.Open to all levels of dance enthusiasts, whether beginner, improver or experienced, the international enrollment offers the opportunity for first hand language and cultural exchange in an atmosphere of artistic pursuit.
For more information: [email protected]
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VISUAL ARTS PROGRAMS: RENAISSANCE ART
Centro Studi Italiani offers a well-balanced combination of Italian language, culture and traditional art workshops for international artists and art students in the breathtaking heart of the Italian "Rinascimento". Courses are held by local artists who diligently keep alive the ancient traditions and techniques of Italian Renaissance art:
- Mosaics- Fresco- Artistic foundry- Ceramics- Decoration
For more information: [email protected]
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UNIVERSITY STUDY ABROADPROGRAMS
Ever since its inception, Centro Studi Italiani has gained an undisputed leadership position as the preferred Italian partner of prestigious international universities offering academic courses abroad. Past and present academic cooperations and agreements vary from music, art, and language to science, marketing, and management.
OPPORTUNITIES:- Short travel courses- Immersion courses- Faculty led programs- Summer study abroad programs- Semester abroad programs- International internships
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EXCURSIONS
Weekly excursions run on Wednesday afternoons (half day) and all day on Sundays. All trips are led by a school chaperone with individual on site exploration. Popular destinations are:
- Arezzo- Conero Nature Reserve- Florence- Gradara- Rimini- Urbino- Venice
Excursions are a wonderful opportunity to socialize and makenew friends with fellow students from all over the world.
Venice Florence
Urbino Arezzo Rimini
Conero Nature Reserve Verona Gradara
Michelangelo’s David
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HOUSING
Centro Studi Italiani finds housing for all students and offers different kinds of accomodations at reasonable prices, giving the students the chance to live in Italy like an Italian.
- HOUSING WITH A LOCAL HOST FAMILY: Students live in comfortable homes along with their host families with single / double room occupancy. All families are carefully selected and meet the highest standards and criteria required by the school’s housing office. All homes are within easy walking distance of the school. Homestay students enjoy a memorable immersion experience of genuine Italian life and hospitality while practicing the language and getting to know the locals. For this housing arrangement, 3 different combinations are available:
- Bed and breakfast- Half board (breakfast and dinner)- Full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Students with specific allergies and dietary needs will be accomodated
- HOUSING IN A FURNISHED APARTMENT: Apartments are fully furnished, including linens, washer, as well as kitchen utensils and appliances. All apartments are within easy walking distance of the school. Apartments vary in size and number of bedrooms.
- Studio apartments (for 1 or 2 people)- Shared apartments with other students- Country Villas
For more information on housing: [email protected]
SERVICES - Visa assistance - Residence permit assistance - Medical assistance - Pick-up from/to airports - Car Rental
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CONTACTS
Via Boscarini, 161049 Urbania (Pesaro e Urbino)ITALIATel. +39 0722 318950Fax +39 0722 [email protected]
ANNIVERSARIO1985 - 2015
Donatella Maria PasottoFinance & Human [email protected]
Carlo Amedeo PasottoCurriculum & [email protected]
Giovanni Eric PasottoIncoming, Marketing & [email protected]
Diletta FaggioliniAdmissions & [email protected]
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First Name Last Name
Street City
Zip code Country
Telephone Mobile e-mail Sex: M F
Have you ever studied Italian before? Yes No If yes, for how long?
How did you hear about of our courses?
N. of intended course weeks Beginning course date:
Additional private lessons: Yes No ; If yes, how many hours? For how many people? Preferred housing arrangement: � Independent apartment
� Single room � Double room
� Apartment � Shared apartment
� Bed & Breakfast
� Family homestay � Half Board � Single room � Double room
� Full Board
� I do not require housing
Required pick-up: Yes No ; If yes, from where? � Milano � Roma � Bologna � Ancona � Pesaro
Discounted categories: � Ex student
� Member of Dante Alighieri Society � Branch
� Membership number
Comments/general requests:
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Via Boscarini, 1 - 61049 Urbania (PU) - Tel. +39 0722 318950 - Fax +39 0722 370102 - [email protected]
Urbania - Milano (Italy)
Via Boscarini, 1 - 61049 Urbania (PU) - Tel. +39 0722 318950 - Fax +39 0722 370102 - [email protected]