Welcome to Fermo, a beautiful medieval hilltop town, a few kilometres from the Adriatic Sea, in the splendid Marche Region. So you want to learn Italian, a veritable cornerstone of European literature and a necessary point of entry to understanding the extraordinary historical and cultural legacy that Italy has left to world civilisation.
The Ente Universitario del Fermano in association with the Foundation of the Cassa di Risparmio di Fermo, has organised an INTENSIVE ITALIAN COURSE FOR FOREIGNERS.
The course, to be held in the heart of Fermo, includes a total of 60 hours of lessons from 18 th August 2011to 2th September. It offers 4 full hours lessons each morning from Monday to Friday (9:00am- 1:00pm). It is divided into TWO LEVELS: Elementary and Intermediate. The Elementary level is aimed at absolute beginners (European levels A1, A2 and B1). The Intermediate level is for those students above that threshold (European levels B2, C1 and C2) and is also designed for students who already have a reasonably good knowledge of Italian. While learning Italian you will have the chance to appreciate the energy and refinement of what is often described as “the Italian style”: it’s a way of discovering what is new whilst enjoying the surprising vitality of old traditions in a lovely town near the seaside. Of course, you will be able to add your personal touch to how you learn and the way you spend your time, enjoying the experience with your fellow students or meeting local people.
This INTENSIVE ITALIAN COURSE will adopt a communicative approach, which is aimed at facilitating interactions in the various contexts of daily life and at making them more rewarding. A variety of resources will be employed, such as written texts, audio, video and multimedia material. It includes listening comprehension tasks, producing spoken language, and reading and understanding written texts about everyday life in the community. All teachers are Italian native speakers, they are graduates in foreign languages and literature and they have the relevant teaching experience.
This year we are offering 10 Study Grants which will cover all the costs listed below. Selection for grants will be made on the basis of university performance. If you wish to be considered for a grant, please fill in the appropriate section of the enrolment form specifying your current status (for undergraduates) your final result (for graduates). You will then make a legal declaration stating that the information is correct. You can access the online enrolment form at www.fermosummerschool.it.
EXCURSIONS AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
The classroom teaching syllabus runs
parallel with a full programme of
afternoon excursions and cultural activities.
Outings will place particular significance
on the historical aspects of the city of
Fermo and the surrounding area. You will
be able to admire the historic palazzi,
residential mansions and picturesque
streets which still convey the industrious
and culturally refined character of the local
community. At the same time, you will
also be able to get extraordinary views of
the whole landscape spanning from the
Adriatic to the Apennines. Fermo’s main
square - Piazza del Popolo - is the heart of
the town. It is surrounded by colonnaded
buildings, marvellous 16th century
mansions, like the Bishop’s Palace or the
Palazzo dei Priori, now transformed into
the town art gallery. A short walk will take
you down to the Roman Reservoirs, one of
the most unique architectural sites in Italy,
which date back to the 1st century AD. At
the top of the hill you will find the Duomo,
with its asymmetrical Romanesque-Gothic
façade. Excursions to the surrounding
towns will take you along the valley of the
river Aso, to the villages of Moresco and
Monterubbiano, which both deserve a visit
for their medieval churches and towers.
FREE TIME AND WEEKEND OPPORTUNITIES
In your free time we highly recommend
that you consider the summer programme
of the majestic 18th century theatre. If you
prefer sports or sunbathing, a 15-minute
bus ride will take you to Lido di Fermo
where you can enjoy the warm inviting
waters of the Adriatic Sea and its wide
sandy beaches. Or why not lose yourself
on the numerous bicycle or walking tracks
between the mountains and the sea?
Fascinating cultural excursions are
also planned for the weekends. One
destination will be the breathtaking
Grotte di Frasassi, one of the largest cave
complexes in the whole of Europe. We
will also offer trips to other historic towns
like Rome, Florence, Venice, Ravenna, etc.
according to demand.
The costs of board and lodging are included in the enrolment fee (see below). You will be lodged in a university residence in Fermo. Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided. Please tell us if you prefer a single or shared double room in the registration form. If it is impossible for you to be present for the start of the course, please let us know immediately. All special personal requirements should also be notified well in advance.
Total cost of the course is € 380 which includes: enrolment, tuition all teaching materials, board and lodging (breakfast, lunch and dinner). Individual travel at the start and the end of the course is not included.
Please note that the deadline for
enrolment (by fax or post or e-mail) is 15th July.
1. Fill in the course following enrolment form. Please fill in all fields (your privacy will be fully respected).
2. Print the enrolment form and, if you wish, the study grant application, sign it and fax it to +39 0733 2582678 or send it by post using the following coupon.
3. The fee of € 380.00 is to be deposited on the following account:
Fermo Summer School, Bank: Cassa di Risparmio di Fermo, IBAN: IT82Y 0615013400 999999999999. (for outside E.U. Swift: CRFE IT 3F).
Upon arrival at the university residence you must show the receipt of payment.
4. Once we have received your enrolment form, we will send you an email to confirm that you have been enrolled on the course.
5. The list of winners of the study grants will be published on the website before the beginning of the course.
Please note that the deadline for enrolment (by fax or post or e-mail) is 15th July.
For any questions you may have concerning the course organisation:
Fermo Summer School Università degli Studi di Macerata
Dipartimento di Mutamento Sociale e Istitizioni Giuridiche
Via don Minzoni 2
62100 Macerata – Italy
info@fermosummerschool.it
tel +39 (0)733 2582865
fax +39 (0)733 2582838
9.30am – 12.30pm Monday to Friday
By road
Main road, SS16, Ancona – Pescara,
exit at Porto San Giorgio, then follow directions to Fermo.
Motorway, A14, Bologna – Canosa,
exit at Porto San Giorgio – Fermo.
By rail
Railway station at Porto San Giorgio,
then use the bus service (every 30 mins.) to Fermo.
By air
Airport “Raffaello Sanzio” at Falconara Marittima
(north of Ancona).
