Summer in Tuscany-Communication and Culture in Tuscany

A&S scholarship office’s scholarship deadline (separate application): February 1
Application Deadline: February 15

Join 12-18 MU students and two communication department faculty as we study intercultural communication and explore Italy.

We are pleased to announce our summer study abroad opportunity in Italy’s historic and beautiful Tuscany region. This program is hosted at IES’s Siena Center, led by faculty from the Department of Communication, and open to students of all majors.

This six-credit, summer program will run for 4 weeks, from May 25 to June 21, with a home base in the beautiful medieval Italian city of Siena. 

Academics: Students in the program earn six credits through the Department of Communication: Communication as Culture (COMM 3470, 3 credits*) and COMM 4960 (3 credits), a course focused on the food, culture, and language of Tuscany. No prior knowledge of Italian is required. No prior experience speaking Italian is necessary. *Students who have already completed COMM 3470 may contact Dr. Yerina Ranjit (ranjity@missouri.edu) to inquire about the possibility of taking an advanced course in its place.

As part of the program, students will participate in traditional class meetings, tour museums, and visit local businesses, including cheese, olive oil, wine, and coffee producers. The program also includes visits to several classic Tuscan hill towns and overnight class trips to Italian cities such as Florence and Bologna.

Weekend Travel: During their time in Tuscany, students will also have opportunities to travel independently on weekends to destinations such as Florence, Rome, Cinque Terre, Venice, and Milan, all of which are easily accessible through Italy’s extensive train system. 

Funding: In addition to regular financial aid processes and the many scholarships available at the International Center, Communication majors are strongly encouraged to apply for the College of Arts & Science Scholarships, which provides up to $6,500 toward this or other summer study abroad programs. Applications for Summer A&S scholarships are due February 1. 

For more information: Attend an information session, go to our Italy study abroad information page on the University’s International Programs website, and/or email our Director of International Programs, Dr. Yerina Ranjit (ranjity@missouri.edu)