SIENA, ITALY
Study Abroad
Programs in Italy
for American Sign
Language Users
Intensive Summer and
Semester Programs
SUMMER STUDY ABROAD FOR
SIGNERS
This exciting three-week summer program
offers signers an opportunity to engage in a
Deaf-World that expands beyond America.
This immersion program provides ASL users a foundation for transnational engagement that invites a fresh perspective on
ASL as a visual and spatial language. Additionally, students will take basic Italian,
providing them a tool to better navigate life
in the city of Siena.
SUMMER ADULT PROFESSIONALS &
GRADUATE STUDENT PROGRAM
The Siena School for Liberal Arts, located in
Tuscany, offers unique study abroad programs
for university students and adult professionals.
Since 2005, the Deaf Studies Department has
ambitiously worked with Italian and American
Deaf and signing communities in providing exciting opportunities for students and professionals alike. Our programs allow ASL users
access to transnational Deaf and signing communities through learning Italian Sign Language
(LIS), and Italian Deaf Culture & History.
Collaborations include agreements with Gallaudet University, RIT/NTID, University of New Mexico, University of North
Carolina Greensboro, and Columbia College Chicago. Italian
collaborations include the ENS (National Deaf Association),
CGSI (National Deaf Youth Association), ANIOS (National
Interpreting Association), and the Mason Perkins Deafness
Fund (MPDF).
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An alternative approach to professional development, this two-week intensive program
gives adult professionals and graduate students exposure to Italian Sign Language
and Italian Deaf culture. Such engagement
encourages professionals and graduate
students to re-examine and strengthen their
linguistic and cultural expertise.
SUMMER TWO & THREE WEEK INDEPENDENT RESEARCH AND SERVICE
LEARNING PROJECTS
Students seeking service learning projects
or guided independent research in Interpretation, Deaf Education, or Linguistics,
now have that opportunity in Siena. Service learning projects allow students to work
directly with the Mason Perkins Deafness
Fund, a non-profit whose objective is to
contribute to Deaf and Deaf-blind educational and community development in Italy.
SEMESTER STUDY ABROAD FOR
ASL USERS
A study abroad opportunity directly related to sign language and Deaf culture, this
unique full-semester program provides ASL
users a linguistic and cultural immersion
into the transnational Deaf-World. Semester consists of core Deaf Studies courses,
numerous elective offerings, and a schoolsponsored trip to another Deaf community in
Italy. Courses are sign language accessible.
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General Information, Credit Transfer, Application & Contact Information
Program cost includes tuition, program fees, and accommodation. It does not include airfare, course fees, any
personal expenses, meals (unless choosing a host-family option), extracurricular activities, weekend travel, etc.
The Siena School provides lodging in or near the city center from the first to the last day of the program. If students wish to arrive early or extend their stay in Siena, they are responsible for making those arrangements.
Credit at home institution or professional development/credit hours are possible if prearranged. Select programs
are approved by ASLTA and Professional Interpreting Enterprise, an RID Continuing Education Units sponsor.
For more information about each program (syllabi, detailed program costs, etc) and to apply, please contact:
deafstudies@sienaschool.com or visit www.sienaschool.com
SUMMER STUDY ABROAD FOR SIGNERS
DATES July (3-weeks)
PROGRAM COSTé(includes tuition, accommodation in a double room, and program fees)
APPLICATION DEADLINE April 1st
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REQUIREMENTS ASL IV or equivalent. Good academic standing.
SUMMER ADULT PROFESSIONAL & GRADUATE STUDENT PROGRAM
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REQUIREMENTS Native or near-native signers. Involvement in the Deaf-World.
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COURSES LIS (Italian Sign Language: 30 hrs and Independent Research Project: Interpretation/Deaf Education/Linguistics or Service Learning Project (in collaboration with MPDF)
REQUIREMENTS Native or near-native signers. Involvement in the Deaf-World.
SEMESTER STUDY ABROAD FOR AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE USERS
DATES Spring Semester
PROGRAM COSTé(includes tuition, 4 month accommodation in a double room, and program fees)
APPLICATION DEADLINE Nov 1st
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Plus any course advertised on our website
REQUIREMENTS ASL III or equivalent. Good academic standing.
Via Pendola 37, 53100 Siena – Italy
ph. +39 0577 532001 fax +39 0577 1959107
skype: deafstudiessienaschool
email: deafstudies@sienaschool.com
info@sienaschool.com
web: www.sienaschool.com
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www.mpdfonlus.org
www.sienaart.org
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