Location:

Rome, Italy

Program Type:

Study Abroad

Degree Level:

Graduate

Term:

Summer

Program Overview

Program Description:

Food aid and food-oriented assistance continue to be the single largest component of international humanitarian response activities. Lingering protracted humanitarian crises place an enormous strain the humanitarian system, and it has become clear that more effort must be put into building resiliency and lasting food security. At the same time, recent food price volatility has grabbed the attention of world leaders, and food security has become a top priority for multi-lateral organizations and bi-lateral donors. When it comes to food security, key decisions are being made and solutions are being found at the Rome-based agencies of the United Nations in partnership with diplomatic missions and international civil society present in Italy. - See more at:

Dates: June 8, 2015 to June 19, 2015 Graduate Students Credits: 3 This course offers students the unique advantage to compliment lectures, readings, and lab work with generous opportunities to interact with professionals from UN Agencies, the diplomatic community and the international civil society. Guest lectures by experts and field visits to the principle UN Agencies are an important part of the course. Courses will be taught at the Covento S. Maria del Giglio in Bolsena, Italy. This renovated Franciscan monastery is preserved and run by Punti di Vista, a cultural association that promotes the exchange of knowledge and culture hosting cultural exchanges, seminars, initiatives of solidarity, sharing and social transformation. While in Italy, you will meet with professionals from local and international organizations in Rome, Brindisi and Bra.

The Payson Center for International Development offers two (2) to three (3) week long programs with one (1) to two (2) courses per location. Courses are open to Tulane and non-Tulane graduate level-students. All courses earn three (3) credits

Cost:

1 course: $5,100, 2 courses $9,500, 3 courses: $13,750