The Archeology and Classical Heritage program offers the student a wide range of high level academic and practical skills, from the possibility to dig on an archaeological site to courses on the conservation of archeological remains and the management of the heritage recovered. There will also be the opportunity to study the ancient languages of Latin and Greek and the classical past of Greece and Rome. The course will utilize to the utmost our situation in the eternal city and through fieldwork schools also offer students the opportunity to experience the thrill of archeological discovery in collaboration with students from other parts of the world.
The Archeology and Classical Heritage program will develop in students:
- excellent oral and written communication skills
- the ability to conduct research using appropriate information literacy and linguistic skills
- knowledge of the historical background to the cultures of the ancient Mediterranean and its impact upon contemporary social and political issues
- ethical competency regarding the concerns of heritage restoration and preservation within a multi-cultural society
- good practice and ethical management and marketing skills for not-for-profit organizations
The 60 credit major comprises a core requirement which lays the foundation for practical archeology, classical studies and languages. An 18 credit Heritage Management requirement develops professional skills and 12 credits of archeology and classical studies electives allow students to develop their own individual interests amongst a wide range of courses.
Major requirements for B.A. Archeology and Classical Heritage
General education requirements for B.A. Archeology and Classical Heritage
Art History
The Art History program at The American University of Rome provides a rigorous education focused on western and neighboring visual cultures. The program stimulates the acquisition of knowledge and encourages critical thinking skills, creativity and cross-cultural understanding. Our international faculty of active scholars instructs small classes, many on-site in Rome and around Europe. Through interactive teaching and personal supervision we aim to develop each student’s intellectual potential and life-long engagement with cultural heritage and to foster the skills necessary for the modern workplace.
The Art History program will develop in students:
- perceptual analysis of the visual arts
- the ability to situate a work of art in its historical and cultural context
- critical method and research skills for historically informed reception
- effective oral and written communication skills within the context of the disciplines of Art History and the Humanities
The Bachelor of Arts in Art History requires successful completion of 120 credits made up of a 41 credit general education requirement, a 60 credit major and 19 credits of free electives. Art History majors are also required to complete a second year of Italian language (in addition to General Education requirements) or demonstrate an equivalent proficiency.
The 60 credit major comprises core courses which are focused on the Western art tradition, art electives which broaden the scope of art studied and art-related electives with which students widen their perspective by making connections to other disciplines. The art-related electives may be focused into one of four concentrations:
- Theory of Conservation and Restoration
- Visual Arts Administration
- Heritage Management
- Film Studies
Major requirements for B.A. Art History
General education requirements for B.A. Art History
Interdisciplinary Studies
The major in Interdisciplinary Studies is taken by a small number of students who have a specific interest that is not encompassed by traditional disciplinary boundaries. The student, in conjunction with an advisor, creates an individualized program of study which incorporates the same proportion of lower and upper division courses as the other degree programs. A recent example of a successful Interdisciplinary major was one focused on Rome as inspiration in literature, art and film. This comprised courses covering Art History, English and Italian literature and film.
