Study the impact of Sport Overseas
Travel to Italy to experience how sport has influenced Pistoia, a small city in Tuscany.
Home to Pistoia Basket, a professional basketball team that has had a deep impact on the city and surrounding area.
The experience includes hands on projects with Pistoia Basket’s management team and players.
In past years students created a marketing plan for the team, including designing new jerseys, creating promotional videos and organizing news conferences.
Lead by Gonzaga faculty the program is 3 credits, includes 2 weeks in Pistoia and requires online work before and after the study abroad experience.
Pistoia is also a beautiful city to explore with a square that boasts a cathedral, city hall and courthouse dating to the 1300’s. Pistoia is also a great jumping off point to explore more of Tuscany, including Florence.
Program Details
Dates:
- June 9 -23, 2025
Estimated Costs:
- Tuition - 3 Credits: $3555
- Study Abroad Fee: TBD
Tuition and fees are a estimate and subject to change.
Costs Include:
- Shared apartment accommodations
- Transportation in host city
- Welcome and goodbye dinner
- Most meals
- Insurance
Not Included:
- Airfare
- Some meals
- Textbooks and other course materials
- Personal expenses
Curriculum
The courses are hybrid with online components before and after your study abroad experience.
EDPE 594 P-1: Italian Sports and Culture
Dr. Marco Bracci
Sport plays a relevant role in our contemporary societies in cultural, social and economic aspects. It is a strategic “cultural” tool by which individuals may express themselves, build and redefine their personal identity. So that, dealing with sport means studying human beings that live in our complex world. The aim of the course is to study the close relationship between sports and culture in Italy, with a focus on Pistoia and the role played by Pistoia Basket. In particular, students will deal with the macro topic “The socio-cultural and identity value of Pistoia Basket on the territory”.
Questions?
Contact: Graduate Admissions
Call or Text: (866) 380-5323
Email: gradadmissions@gonzaga.edu
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