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U. New Mexico-Albuquerque Summer Program in Italy

Writing Italian Food — Summer 2019

University of New Mexico Prof. Teresa Cutler-Broyles will be teaching her exciting course, “Writing Italian Food“, for the sixth consecutive year in Perugia, Italy. The class will be taught in English, so no Italian language proficiency is required. Classes are held twice a week at the Umbra Institute, with several field trips to nearby restaurants, wineries, and towns. The Summer Session runs from the last week in May to the end of June. Come join us!

Course description

This exciting class combines the history and customs of food, olive oil, and wine in Perugia and the surrounding region with food writing and a bit of travel. The class will start by exploring the history of Italian food and wine, but with a specific focus on Perugia and the wider Umbrian area. Each week will consist of a different concentration / combination of historical moment and type of food, such as the history of pizza, the origin of the aperitivo, the arrival in Italy of coffee and its subsequent growth in popularity, and so on.

In conjunction with this historical approach, the class will be designed to include ‘field trips’ – essentially visits to restaurants, vineyards and olive groves / presses and so on in Perugia and nearby cities and towns – the purpose of which will be to become educated, informed and discerning food and wine writers.

The writing portion of the class will focus on: the elements of good writing; the crafting of an effective and compelling article; and approaches to publication in online and print venues.

For more information, contact: Teresa Cutler-Broyles at [email protected]

A Big University Town in a Small Italian City. UNM students will take advantage of the Umbra Institute’s beautiful location in historic Perugia, Italy, to complete courses that count towards their majors, all while studying abroad and living in the real Italy. When not in class, students have the opportunity to travel, through Italy and to other cities in Europe, during their three-day weekends. Students can either 1) take just this class, or 2) take another course from the elective courses (all in English) offered at Umbra. See a list of standard summer courses here: Summer 2019 course offerings.

Student Life. Each summer the Umbra Institute hosts between 80 and 100 American and Italian college students from colleges and universities across the U.S. and in Perugia. Housing is provided for all students in shared apartments within a 5-minute walk of the Institute. Apartments are furnished with full kitchens and have WiFi access. Check out some of the student activities offered at Umbra.

To learn more, contact us below and Professor Cutler-Broyles will send more information about the course.

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UNM Student Profiles

Maloni Ranae Fox Maloni Fox
Summer 2014
“This program is an amazing experience! It will be 100 times more than what you expect. The friends and amazing people you will meet lasts a lifetime. I loved that I was able to actually see and experience the real subject I was studying and reading about. I love being able to personally experience the culture around me; I find it inspiring.”

Sarah Donahue
Summer 2015
“Perugia is one of those places that is so authentic that it seems like it cannot be real. From the cobblestone streets to the accordion players on every corner, to the delicious pizzerias and laid-back Italians conversing everywhere, it is a place I will never forget – and my first taste of real, true, authentic Italy. Perugia was a place that made my summer absolutely magical.”

Matthew Pacheco
Summer 2016
“This program helped me look past your typical tourist view and immerse myself in Italian culture. The course on Italian food was extremely insightful and gave me an even higher regard for the region’s cuisine. I met some of the most incredible people, sampled some of the world’s best food, and visited fabulously beautiful sites. GO! You will not regret it!”