Fields of Study and Courses
All three-credit courses at NECA are taught in English, except for the Italian language courses.
Scroll down below for Fields of Study and Course Descriptions.
All courses are permanently offered except where noted.
At NECA it is possible to take courses in other fields of study not listed below.
NECA can customize courses for students who need to earn credits in specific fields of study to fulfill their degree requirements.
Contact NECA for more information.
Italian Language Courses at NECA
Language courses at NECA utilize an experiential learning method which has proven to be effective. It allows students to develop their basic language skills and at the same time provides students with fun and motivating opportunities to put their language skills to use in a practical way during their stay in Florence. In order to reproduce authentic situations, some lessons may be held outside the classroom. This permits the student to witness first-hand the direct connection between the language and its culture. Familiarization with the sounds and distinction of individual words form the basis upon which the student begins to build or increase his or her linguistic skills at any level. Discussions will be carried out to give the student a broad picture of how the language is used.
NOTE: Students with previous knowledge of Italian should take the placement test to enroll in a course at an appropriate level. See “Italian Placement Test” below.
Elementary Italian 1
(Experiential learning language course)
No Placement Test is required. No PREREQ.
Elementary Italian 2
(Experiential learning language course)
Placement Test is required. PREREQ: Elem. It. 1
Intermediate Italian 1
(Experiential learning language course)
Placement Test is required. PREREQ: Elem. It. 2
Intermediate Italian 2
(Experiential learning language course)
Placement Test is required. PREREQ: Interm. It. 1
Advanced Italian 1
(Experiential learning language course)
Placement Test is required.
PREREQ: Interm. It. 2
Advanced Italian 2
(Experiential learning language course)
Placement Test is required.
PREREQ: Advanced Italian 1
DIRECTED STUDY AND INDIVIDUALIZED PROGRAM
NECA offers for every Program the possibility for each student to apply for a Directed Study and/or Individualized Program. Interested students can send NECA their requests of courses on the on-line application.
