Candler in Italy: A Tavola – Food, Migration & Religious Identity in Tuscany
Course Description This program invites students to explore the practices of Christian life and witness at the intersection of place and migration, through the prism of food. In our program at Castello Sonnino and in the cities of Florence, Siena, and Rome, we shall learn about the production of food locally, prepare and share meals, […]
LMU University – Good, Clean, Fair: The Business Ethics of Food in Tuscany
Good, Clean, Fair: The Business Ethics of Food in Tuscany This program is offered in partnership with Augsburg University’s Center for Global Education and Experience (CGEE). Slow food Is a non-profit global organization and movement that began in Italy. This growing movement empowers food producers to make, offer, inspire and distribute food that Is “good, […]
University of Melbourne-Lecturer in Italian Studies School of Languages and Linguistics
Augsburg Short-term: Interfaith Eating, Ethics, and Food Justice in Italy (Spring Break 2024)
Interfaith Eating, Ethics, and Food Justice in Italy Faculty leader: Mathew Maruggi, Associate Professor of Religion Travel dates: March 7-17, 2024 (Spring break) Program Overview Food is a central human experience, connecting people across the table and across the globe. Food serves as a core component of culture and religious traditions, from sacred meals to […]
Food Security & Nutrition
Delve into sustainable agriculture on a Tuscan estate and explore how experts in the international community are confronting challenges of food security, nutrition, and health. Overview WHY STUDY ABROAD IN ITALY? Examine the intersecting issues of food security, health, and sustainable development while exploring the rich and varied culinary traditions of Tuscany and Italy. While […]
Summer Field School Program Faculty of Tourism, Italy
Course Description: The course will explore different aspects of food tourism from a supply and a demand-side perspective. Using a multi- and inter-disciplinary approach, students will assess the phenomenon of food tourism according to theories and methodologies from a supply side perspective linked to destination development and environmental, social and economic impacts. From a demand […]
Ausburg University – CGEE in Italy
Course Description: CGEE partners with Castello Sonnino International, a historical farm and winery that produces quality wines, olive oils and antique grains. Castello Sonnino sits on 150 hectares, in the heart of Montespertoli, the smallest Chianti sub-region just 20 kilometers southwest of Florence, Italy. Montespertoli is a small village within walking distance from the Castle […]
Agri tourism culture course
We are sorry to announce that due to the Corona virus contingency the course has been cancelled. We hope to host Prof Marlow Byron and the students next year! Stay safe, stay well. Much love from Italy!!!!!
Delve into sustainable agriculture on a Tuscan estate and explore how experts in the international community are confronting challenges of food security, nutrition, and health.
Overview WHY STUDY FOOD SECURITY IN THE MEDITERRANEAN REGION? Examine the intersecting issues of food security, health, and sustainable development while exploring the rich and varied culinary traditions of Tuscany and Italy. While on the program you will live at Castello Sonnino, an historic estate dating back to the 13th century, located within walking distance […]
CALS Global Fellows Program: Castello Sonnino, Italy
Overview The CALS Global Fellows program offers virtual opportunities with some of our partners. Please reference the placement listings for the number of available placements and the modality of participation. Please note, the CALS Global Fellows program may not fill all available spots for each opportunity. The CALS Global Fellows program has a limited number […]
