University of Northern Iowa: Traveling - UNI Cross-Cultural Capstone in Spain

The cathredrals of Rome, the canals of Venice, Verona’s amphitheater, the leaning tower of Pisa, Florence’s Statue of David, the Duomo of Milan, the Italian cuisine of Bologna, Cinque Terre’s villages on hanging cliffs… Experience the link of culture and communication and the importance of intercultural understanding in effective global interaction by studying the elements (i.e., history, religion, values, social organization, etc), artifacts (art, media, music, literature) and communication (both verbal and nonverbal) in Italy. Construct cultural bridges by exploring how culture shapes and modifies an individual’s view of reality and perception by visiting major centers of history art and culture.