Communication, Culture, and the Amalfi Coast Sant'Anna Institute in Sorrento, Italy

Jacksonville University’s award-winning Communication Department is proud to offer a Signature Summer Program in Sorrento, Italy. This culturally rich program is designed to spark creativity through international study and the use of strategic social media, digital video storytelling, and multimedia content creation. 

Partnering with the Sant’Anna Institute, on the majestic cliffs of Sorrento, Italy, this program is offered exclusively during Summer 2025.

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The five- week program includes coursework with cultural excursions and guided field experiences on location in Sorrento, Italy and the Naples region of Southern Italy. Students will examine, explore, and experience the Amalfi Coast while actively learning the art and craft of strategic social media, effective storytelling, and multimedia content creation. Students will produce factual news and social media stories featuring everyday life and cultural experiences distinct to this Mediterranean region. 

This program is designed for undergraduate students seeking to enhance their strategic social media and communication skills while experiencing the Italian culture through active engagement, experiential learning, and studying abroad. Students can use this course, COMM 452 as a general elective, to satisfy the EL graduation requirement, and count the course towards the Strategic Social Media Minor or Certificate. This course can also be counted as fulfilling the IS core requirement or an upper level communications course towards the Communication Major or Minor.  

Apply today. Space is limited to 15 students.

How to Apply

• Create a Traveler Account.
• Search programs for JU Sorrento Summer
• Submit $350 non-refundable deposit by clicking here.
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• Application & $350 non-refundable deposit deadline:  February 17, 2025 
  
  

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Course Credits

• COMM 452: Communication, Culture, and the Amalfi Coast (3 credits)
  or 
  IS 305: Communication, Culture, and the Amalfi Coast (3 credits) 
• Optional highly rated second course
  • WL 101 or 102: Italian Language (3 credits)
  • HUM 399: Archaeology Field Study (3 credits)
  • HIST 350: History of the Mafia (3 credits)
  • MSC 101: Introduction to Marine Biology (3 credits) 
  • JU 390: International Internship (3 credits) 

Important  Dates

Program Dates: June 1 - July 5, 2025

Application & $350 non-refundable deposit deadline: February 17, 2025

Final Payment Deadline: March 10, 2025

Price & Inclusions

Program Fee: $6,305 - $7,810*
*Program fees vary per student depending on the number of courses taken

• 1 Course and 3 Credits: $5,555 
• 2 Courses and 6-7 Credits: $6,560 
• Italy Program Fee (paid by all students): $750
• Internship Fee: $500 (fee for students taking internships to acquire permit from Italian gov't to intern)

 Program fees include:

• Pre-Departure & On-site Orientations
• Airport pick up & transfer to Sorrento
• Housing in double or triple occupancy on site dormitories
• Program related excursions
• 24 hour on-site support
• International medical & accident insurance

Not Included:

• Airfare
• Meals 
• Incidentals

Faculty Leader

Dr. Annmarie Kent-Willette

Executive Director, Global Teaching and Learning
Professor, Communication

• awillet@ju.edu 
• 904-256-7396 

Contact Us

JU Study Abroad & Away

• abroad@ju.edu 
• (904) 256-7295