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• Course Descriptions
  
  
• Chart of Class Schedules
  
  
• Transferability of Proposed Courses

All students applying to this Program through SRJC, MUST take two (2) classes from SRJC: SOCS 48.14 and one other. Their remaining two classes may be taken from any of the college offerings below.

Santa Rosa Junior College - Terri Frongia

Please refer to Ms. Frongia's CATE homepage for more specific info about her courses:

• ART 2.2, Renaissance to Modern Art History and Appreciation
• ITALIAN 39.2, Introduction to Italian Literature in Translation, 19th c to present
• HUMANITIES 7, Introduction to Humanities
• SOCS 48.14 - Italian Life and Culture

• PHIL 100, Introduction to Philosophy
• PHIL 103, Critical Thinking
• PHIL 244, Contemporary Social and Moral Issues
• SOSC 680*, Italian Life and Culture
  

• ENGLT 340~, World Literature
• ENGLT 345~, Mythologies of the World
• ENGWR 300~, College Composition
• SOSC 499*, Italian Life and Culture
  

• ART 5, The Visual Arts
• ARTHS 196, History of Medieval and Renaissance Art
• HUMAN 111, Introduction to Humanities: the Middle Ages & Renaissance
• SOCSC 162*, Italian Life & Culture
  
  * Students must enroll in the Italian Life & Culture course offered by the college which processed their AIFS application.
  ~ Pre-requisite: check course descriptions for details.
  
  

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  Faculty Member from Santa Rosa Junior College:
  Terri Frongia
  Terri Frongia is a full-time instructor of Italian and Art History at SRJC. She received a Bachelor’s degree in Art Hitory, and a MA and Phd in Comparative Literature/Aesthetics from the University of California. The first member of her family to attend college, Ms. Frongia first learned Italian at the age of 19 when she won a scholarship to study at Loyola University in Rome. The experience literally changed the course of her life. She is thrilled to be sharing the unforgettable experience of living in “il bel paese” and the cradle of the Renaissance with the students in the Study abroad program. Get ready for the time of your life!
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  Descriptions of SRJC Classes
  
  ART 2.2 - Renaissance to Modern Art History & Appreciation
  3 units/3hrs lecture (Letter grade or CR/NC Option)
  AA/AS area E; CSU area C1;IGETC area 3A; CAN ART 4; ART 2.1 + ART 2.2=CAN ART SEQ A
  Recommended: eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100
  From the Renaissance through the Neoclassical and Romantic periods, Italy was a source of innovation and inspiration in Western art. Florence, the “Birthplace of the Renaissance” is the ideal place for students to experience many of the greatest masterpieces in the world. As we explore the development and “pendulum swings” of the visual arts from the late 1300s to the mid 1800s, we will uncover cultural, philosophical, symbolic, and artistic influences on the works created. Living in Florence permits us to visit many historical sites, museums, and architectural venues; therefore, classes will be taught both inside and outside of the classroom.
  
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  HUMANITIES 7 - Introduction to Humanities
  3 units/3hrs lecture (Letter grade or CR/NC Option)
  AA/AS area E; CSU area C2; IGETC area 3B
  Recommended: eligibility for ENGL 1A or equivalent
  The flowering of the Renaissance was due largely to a revival in interest and understanding of the myths and arts of ancient Greece and Rome. We will take a journey through the humanities--the visual arts, drama, film, music, dance, literature, and philosophy/religion--as we study some of these ancient stories and their interpretation during this period, interpretations often charged with erotic fantasy and political power. Our exploration will include tensions and shifts between the quest for freedom (the “Dionysian”) and the quest for order (the “Apollonian”)
  
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  ITALIAN 39.2 - Introduction to Italian Literature in Translation, 19th c to Present
  3 units/3hr lecture (Letter grade or CR/NC Option)
  AA/AS area E; CSU area C2; IGETC area 3B Recommended: completion of ENGL 100A, ENGL 100 or ESL 100
  This course will introduce students to dramatic events from the 19th century to the present day through Italian literature translated into English. We’ll explore the culture, lives, and loves of representative Italian authors--for example, the patriots Manzoni and Leopardi,the islanders Verga and Deledda (first Italian woman to win a Nobel in literature), the quirky mind-benders Calvino and Eco-- as we range throughout the “20 Italies” (Italy’s 20 distinctive regions) and a variety of poems, plays, short stories, novels and films. No knowledge of Italian is necessary.
  
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  SOCS 48.14 - Italian Life and Culture
  3 units (Letter grade or CR/NC Option)
  CSU/UC;AA/AS
  This is an introduction to Italian society and civilization through presentations by Italian guest lecturers and related field trips. It takes a social, historical, and cultural approach to the study of contemporary Italian society. Topics include government, political parties, Church-State relations, the European Union and the Mafia, as well as literature, art, and general aspects of Italian life. Required for those students enrolled in the Semester in Florence whose AIFS applications are processed through Santa Rosa Junior College.*

  
  *The University of California will accept SRJC courses numbered 1 Ð 49 and most ATHL, DANCE, and PHYED courses. However, students should not count credit earned for special topics (48) or independent studies (49) toward the 60 units required for admission. The UC campus will evaluate these courses after admission.
  
  All students must enroll in the Italian Life and Culture course offered by the college/consortium that processes their AIFS application.
  
  
  NOTES:
  *Transfer credit is contingent on evaluation of course outline by transfer institution.
  
  **Transfer credit may be limited by UC or CSU or both. Please consult a counselor for additional information.
  
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