Assisi, Italy

SUMMER 2010

COM291: International Journalism and Writing

From May 16–30, journalist and author Wendy Murray will teach a course that incorporates the diverse spectrum of challenges and rewards of learning how to "get the story" in an international context. Students will be required to write pieces related to local happenings in Assisi, local personalities, national (Italian or EU) news, or historical research on the life of St. Francis or Saint Claire. Students will work with translators, and learn the hard work of overcoming obstacles to win trust in a foreign context. Student work will be published in the official newsletter of The Assisi Workshops and in other electronic venues.

LOCATION

Students will live and work on location in the city of St. Francis and St. Claire, Assisi, Italy. The class will enjoy touring the local community and countryside, interacting with local theologians and scholars, and absorbing the Italian culture. Time is available in the schedule for additional day trips to other Umbrian locations of interest.

COURSE FORMAT

• Informal lectures
• Formal guest lectures
• Visits to local press offices and sites of interest
• Assigned writings

APPLICATION

Applications will be considered for acceptance in the order received.

• Complete online application (link available to Gordon students only)
• Contact Ms. Murray about your interest
  
• Submit applications no later than February 15, 2009
• Submit a non-refundable $30 application fee

Students will be informed of acceptance decisions by February 28, 2009.

COURSE REGISTRATION
Registration for international seminars is handled by the GEO.  After accepted students have paid their deposit to the GEO, the GEO will send a list of the seminar participants to the Registrar’s office.

COST

The total cost will be approximately $3,200. Final costs will be determined based on the number of student participants. Costs include tuition, housing, breakfast and pranzo (afternoon meal), transportation related to course assignments, and round trip airfare from Boston Logan airport. Students will be responsible for any extra travel outside of course assignments as well as the evening meal each day.