GSE offers a summer Language and Culture program at the University of Florence.  Although no language requirement exists, it is recommended that students have taken at least one semester of Italian.

Required Language Classes

Students may earn up to 5 semester credits for the completion of required language portion of the program.  Classes meet Monday through Friday in the mornings for a total of 60 contact hours.  Students will take a placement exam on the first day of class and be enrolled in the appropriate level course thereafter.  GSE students will then be enrolled in one of the four language course levels.  The levels offered include Preparatory, Intermediate, Intermediate-Advanced, and Advanced.  All levels are designed to develop grammar, conversation, and vocabulary skills.  There will be a final exam for all levels at the conclusion of the course. 

Optional Cultural Lectures

In addition to the language portion of the summer program, students are able to attend cultural lectures for credit and non-credit.  These cultural lectures are offered Monday through Friday in the morning and early afternoon, typically from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. (1 hour 45 minutes per lecture).  Summer lectures are offered 4-8 times per subject throughout the duration of the program.  More detailed lecture information will be given to students upon arrival and enrollment at University of Florence.