Christine Brown

Christine Brown is the Siena School for Liberal Arts Deaf Studies Program Coordinator. Brown received her Masters from Gallaudet University in Deaf Studies: Cultural Studies with her thesis, DEAF/QUEER EXPERIENCE AS A MANIFESTATION OF DEAFHOOD. Prior, Brown attended Mount Holyoke College and received her BA in Critical Social Thought. The Siena School Deaf Studies Department provides unique study abroad opportunities fully accessible to Deaf, signing students, and professionals interested in semester or intensive summer programs.

Students and Professionals in Italy

The Siena School for Liberal Arts Deaf Studies Department has been providing opportunities for Deaf/signing students and professionals to study abroad in Italy through fully accessible spring and summer programs. The importance and benefits from increasing cultural and transnational experiences of networking and immersion within the Deaf community in this life-changing opportunity can benefit the growth of individuals and students while also providing the possibility for intensive scholarship and professional growth.
How can one take advantage of such an opportunity? Do you have to be a current student? What are the benefits of studying abroad? What kinds of classes are offered? How can one finance this educational and personal adventure? This informative workshop explores the exciting opportunities studying abroad offers—and how Deaf/signing individuals can experience this immersion for themselves!

The Siena School for Liberal Arts, as well as Siena Art Institute, are located in the historic center of Siena, Italy—in the beautiful region of Tuscany. The building is home to the historic Deaf Institute founded by Tommaso Pendola, and currently also houses the local branch of the National Association of the Deaf. With offerings for full-semester programs, intensive two and three week summer programs—learn more about what offerings, special topics courses, workshops, and collaborative projects best match your interests!