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Concentrations and Courses

Ten academic areas plus field-trip courses. Every course is 3 U.S. credits (if requested) and follows Unicollege's academic framework. Click a card to jump to its course list.

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Writing
2 courses C
Communications & Media
2 courses L
Literature
2 courses La
Language Studies
3 courses P
Philosophy
1 course A
Art & Fashion
10 courses B
Business & Economics
3 courses S
Social Sciences & Politics
9 courses M
Mathematics & STEM
6 courses H
Horticulture & Wellbeing
4 courses

Course catalogue by concentration

Each course awards 3 U.S. credits (if requested).

Writing

  • Introduction to Academic WritingEssay craft, thesis development, argumentation, citation.
  • Creative Writing, Personal Expression & Lateral ThinkingPoetry, short stories, personal narratives, peer feedback.

Communications & Media

  • Exploring Communications through the Italian PaletteAdvertising, media and arts in Italian culture.
  • Diversity & Inclusion in Italian MediaMultidisciplinary view on representation in Italian media.

Literature

  • Introduction to Literature & Liberal StudiesFoundational texts and critical analysis.
  • Survey of Italian LiteratureFrom classical works to contemporary voices.

Language Studies

  • Introduction to the Italian LanguageArt, Culinary, Fashion, Music, Opera, Visual Arts curricula.
  • Learning Italian through Experience — Montessori ApproachHands-on, experiential language acquisition.
  • Introduction to Foreign LanguagesArabic, Chinese, French, German, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Portuguese.

Philosophy

  • Exploring Philosophy: From Ancient Beliefs to Contemporary IssuesEthics, existence, knowledge — ancient thinkers to modern debates.

Art & Fashion

  • Survey of Italian ArtFrom ancient civilizations to contemporary icons.
  • Immersive Fashion: Seeing, Touching, WearingFabric, design and the creative process.
  • History of Ancient FashionEgyptian, Greek and Roman traditions compared.
  • History of Modern FashionRenaissance fashion, beauty and courtship.
  • World's Fashion IconsDolce & Gabbana, Gucci & Versace.
  • Drawing like a Master in Art CapitalsSketching, shading, composition.
  • Immortalizing Beauty — Introduction to PhotographyComposition, lighting, editing.
  • Introduction to Museum StudiesCuration, exhibitions, cultural education.
  • Curating an Art ShowSelecting, designing, managing an exhibition.
  • Curating a Fashion ShowRunway design, model coordination, event management.

Business, Economics & Management

  • Introduction to EconomicsSupply and demand, market structures, indicators.
  • Introduction to BusinessManagement, marketing, finance, entrepreneurship.
  • Introduction to ManagementLeadership, decision-making, strategic planning.

Social Sciences & Politics

  • Introduction to Global Affairs & Political SciencePolitical theories and international relations.
  • The Role of Italy in Contemporary GeopoliticsItaly's strategies, alliances and global influence.
  • Middle East, Mediterranean & Atlantic CrossroadsPolitical dynamics of three converging regions.
  • Introduction to the History of MafiaOrigins and social, economic, political impact.
  • Women of MafiaGender dynamics in clandestine networks.
  • Introduction to CriminologyTheories of crime and justice-system responses.
  • Introduction to ForensicsEvidence collection, analysis, role in solving crimes.
  • Introduction to CybersecurityDigital threats, security measures, ethics.
  • Italy as the Birthplace of CriminologyPioneering Italian criminological theories.

Mathematics & STEM

  • Pre-CalculusFunctions, trigonometry, analytical geometry.
  • AlgebraVariables, equations, functions, problem-solving.
  • Introduction to Information Technology (IT)Computer systems, networking, software applications.
  • Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI)Machine learning, neural networks, robotics.
  • Introduction to Biology & LifeCells, genetics, evolution, ecology.
  • Empirical ChemistryHands-on reactions, bonding, properties of matter.

Horticulture, Natural Sciences & Wellbeing

  • Introduction to Botanical SciencesPlants, people, planet — Italian botanical gardens and villas.
  • Mediterranean Horticulture & Sustainable CultivationCommunity gardens, orchards, urban green spaces.
  • Food, Health & the Science of WellbeingNutrition, biology and the Mediterranean diet.
  • Nature-Based Mindfulness & Environmental PsychologyGuided outdoor activities, reflective exercises.

Field Trip Courses for Credit

4 destinations — 3 US credits each

Day and time arranged upon arrival at Unicollege.

Siena

Field trip

Pisa

Field trip

Bologna

Field trip

Rome

Field trip

Credit-bearing in these disciplinary areas:

AH — Art History CULSTU — Cultural Studies HUM — Humanities ITLAN — Italian Studies ANT — Anthropology PHOTO — Photography ART CNARYSTU — Culinary Studies INTDISTU — Interdisciplinary

Each field trip includes an ad-hoc syllabus tailored to the selected academic area and a designated instructor for instruction and assessment. Students indicate the specific course code under which they wish to receive credit, subject to home-university approval.

Additional fee: € 200,00 per trip — includes transportation, a light meal and academic instruction. If a destination does not reach the minimum number of participants, Unicollege may activate an alternative destination with full thematic consistency.

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