History & Culture of Naples Naples, Italy October 2008 (Term 1) HIST 217F/317F 3 s.h.  This course is an exploration of the endlessly fascinating city of Naples, Italy, where the multiple layers of diverse dynasties (Greek, Roman, Norman, French, and more!)  superimposed one upon the other, have produced a variety and intensity of civilization elsewhere unknown. Three all-day field trips will bring you into direct contact with this complex metropolis, its archaeological sites, museums and churches. We will focus on three major periods in the city's history: the Greco-Roman period, the Bourbon period and Post WW II Naples. Advance reading is assigned for the first class meeting (see below). Instructor: Barbara Dow Nucci     Requirements HIST 217F - During the course, students will complete five short (ca. 500 words) writing assignments and complete an essay examination on the last day of the class. This course is open to all students who have successfully completed at least nine semester hours of university study. HIST 317F - During the course, students will complete six short (ca. 500 words) writing assignments, an essay examination on the last day of class, plus a project to be submitted three weeks after the course is completed.  This Field Study course is applicable to an upper- or lower-level course for history, humanities, or elective credit. Registration Tuition for a three-semester-hour course must be paid to the Maryland field representative at your education center.  Tuition Assistance and Financial Aid are applicable toward tuition.  Textbooks Textbooks will be sent to the field representative in the education center where the student has registered for the course.  Textbooks will cost approximately $45.  Textbooks and prices are subject to change; field representatives should contact the Field Study Office at the time of registration to confirm details.  Textbooks will include: Santore, John. Modern Naples: A Documentary History. New York: Italica Press, 1999. Naples Guide. Naples: Graphotronic Editions, 2003.                            **See readings enclosed with the text. Accommodations and Transportation Accommodations (double-occupancy) will be arranged for by the instructor at the Hotel Tripergola located in the small Italian town of Arco Felice, which is well connected by commuter train to the center of Naples. Each student will pay a fee of $500 for 7 nights' accommodation, entrance and guide fees. A $100 down payment is required upon registration; the balance of the fee is due by the registration deadline.  UMUC reserves the right to adjust costs according to the fluctuation of the dollar exchange rate.  If the course is cancelled by UMUC, all payments will be refunded.  All transportation to and from Naples and Bacoli is the responsibility of the student as are all meals except breakfast which is included. Detailed directions to Bacoli from the Naples airport and train stations will be provided to each registered student.  Schedule First class meeting:  1700 hours Saturday,  in the conference room of the Hotel Tripergola, Arco Felice (NA). Final class meeting: Hotel Tripergola, Saturday, ending at 1200. Important! Before completing travel plans, it is the student's responsibility to verify with the field representative or the Field Study Office in Heidelberg that the course will be offered on the dates indicated and/or has materialized.  A fee of $100 will be charged to students who cancel from the Field Study course after the registration deadline.   ••••  Registration Deadline:   September 2008  •••• On related pages:  Schedule  |  Field Study Home  |  Field Study FAQ