UTK Roman and Medieval Era Construction
Program Description
Study abroad course focused on construction methodologies used during the Roman and Medieval Eras. Exploration of Roman construction techniques will occur in Rome while visiting locations such as the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Aqueducts, Roman Bridges, and Domus Aurea. Exploration of Medieval construction technologies will occur primarily in Florence, and include visiting Orvieto, Pisa, the Florence Duomo, and other medieval constructions in Florence.
Additional Program Highlights
- Guided Visit to the City Center
- Tour of The Colosseum
- Tour of The Domus Aurea
- Guided Visit to the Bridges in Rome
- Guided Visit to the Aqueducts
- Visit Orvieto St. Patrick’s Well
- Visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa
- Tour of the Florence Dome and Museum
- Visit the Leonardo da Vinci Museum
- Guided Visit to the Bridges in Florence
- Participate in a cooking class
Study abroad course focused on construction methodologies used during the Roman and Medieval Eras. Exploration of Roman construction techniques will occur in Rome while visiting locations such as the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Aqueducts, Roman Bridges, and Domus Aurea. Exploration of Medieval construction technologies will occur primarily in Florence, and include visiting Orvieto, Pisa, the Florence Duomo, and other medieval constructions in Florence.
Course Dates: January 6 – 17, 2027
Application Deadline: October 1, 2026
Course: UTK Credit
Course:
CSM 490 — International Construction History and Methodology
2 credit hours
Academic Information
This is a preparatory course for CSM 491 International History of Construction – Field Experience, which must be taken in the Mini-Term session following this course. Together these serve as an integrated Study Abroad program. This course focuses on the academic examination of construction methodologies in the target international location and historical period that will be visited in CSM 491. Students will be expected to develop an analytical understanding of construction techniques, materials, and methods, either focused on a specific historical period or spanning a broad historical range.
Students who successfully complete the program will receive a total of two UTK credits.
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
- Pre-requisite courses: CSM 125, CSM 211, CSM 224
- At least 30 credit hours completed
- Undergraduate student of at least sophomore standing
- Must be in Good Academic Standing and Good Conduct Standing with The University of Tennessee.
- Must attend all program meetings
Current costs are still to be determined, please come back later or reach out to the course contacts for more information.
