托斯卡纳的灯塔

概述

Beacon in Tuscany presents a select cohort of Beacon students with an unforgettable opportunity to study in the cradle of the Renaissance. Each semester’s coursework is 有组织的 around a central theme, with instruction provided by both Beacon faculty and local educators and experts. 学生 live and study in the heart of this medieval city, with regular trips to various historic and contemporary sites of interest.

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普拉托图Global education in beautiful Tuscany, Italy

日期: September 12 – December 8, 2023
目的地:普拉托，意大利

应用: 博士联系. 雪莱钱德勒

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Prato-Castle

Prato is the third largest city in Central Italy, after 罗马 and Florence. The Etruscans had a settlement there, the Romans used it for commerce, and the current town dates to the 10th century. Prato was a notable center for the textile industry from the middle ages through the industrial revolution. Historic Prato contains quite a few sites of interest:

  • The imposing 13th century Castello dell’Imperatore, built for Frederick II, 神圣罗马帝国皇帝, King of Sicily and King of Jerusalem
  • A handful of palazzi, built for wealthy families beginning in the 13th century
  • Many significant churches, including the cathedral, which was started in the 10th century and added to over hundreds of years
  • Several museums, including one dedicated to the textile industry

Prato is just a 25 minute train ride from Florence, with ready connections to the entire Italian rail network.

生活安排

学生 are housed at the Hotel Giardino, a 19th-century hotel seated at the foot of Monte Retaia, facing the central Piazza del Duomo (cathedral square).

The included meal plan allows access to 25 restaurants in Prato.

学者

Fall Semester 2023 – Focus: Psychology

September 12 through December 8, 20232

  • 概述 of Mental 健康 History, Current Trends, and Services in Italy
  • The Italian Family: A Sociocultural Perspective
  • Psychology and Religion: Catholicism in Italy
  • Psychology of Visual Arts
  • 在托斯卡纳旅行
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Extra-Curricular 活动

学生 are invited to exercise their curiosity by exploring the shops and sights of Prato and by interacting with our local staff. As part of the Travel in Tuscany course, 有组织的, guided weekday excursions facilitate a more immersive experience. During previous semesters, these included:

  • 别墅Rucellai, a 16c country estate still occupied by descendants of the original family and hosting a working olive oil factory
  • 皮斯托亚, a small medieval walled city known for its ancient ironworks and recognized as the 2017 Cultural Capital of Italy
  • Medici villas throughout Tuscany
  • Florence (several trips)
  • Viareggio, a seaside town
  • 灯塔的大学 学生 at FiesoleFiesole, the town that figures in E.M. 福斯特的, 一间有风景的房间, site of an Etruscan settlement and training center for ancient Roman prognosticators
  • 威尼斯
  • 罗马
  • 卢卡, another medieval walled city on the site of an ancient Etruscan settlement and hosting architecturally significant Roman ruins
  • 比萨
  • 锡耶纳

During students time off, they may travel to other parts of Italy and Europe.