January 6-15, 2008

MGT/SOC/WST 348: Culture and Commerce Italy Students should register for this course on the spring 2008 academic schedule. Instructors: Professor Brownell and Professor Ingraham Highlights include travel to: Rome, Chianti, Florence, Bologna, Venice, and Milan. For more information contact Marcy Smith at Smithm5@sage.edu There are no more openings for the trip to Italy.

Past Experiences

From January 7 - 16, 2006, a group of Russell Sage students and faculty traveled to Italy. As a classic tour of Italy's traditional cities, the group experienced many parts of Italy's culture. Some of the areas visited include:

• Rome
• The Ancient Ruins of Pompeii
• Assisi
• Chianti
• Florence
• Padua
• Venice

BUS/WST/SOC 348: Culture and Commerce in Italy Students were able to:

• study representations of women in art, religion, and other cultural sites in Italy.
• study consumption patterns targeting women in Italy.
• study women in business and entrepreneurial ventures in Italy.
• study women's lives and experiences in Italy.
• explore a broad range of topics including social relations, education, religion, politics, business, history, and contemporary culture and cuisine in Italy and Europe.

Professor Ingraham challenges a gladiator Siena, where the gelati is delicious!