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Britain Summer 2011

Contents

  1. 1 PROGRAM OVERVIEW
  2. 2 ACCOMMODATIONS & MEALS
  3. 3 PROGRAM COSTS
  4. 4 PAYMENT SCHEDULE & DEADLINES  
  5. 5 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 
    1. 5.1 COMMUNICATION 
      1. 5.1.1 A Multicultural Look into Interpersonal Relationships 
    2. 5.2 HISTORY 
      1. 5.2.1 The History of the Celts in Britain 
This summer's program was canceled due to a lack of participants. 

May 24, 2011 to June 8, 2011 

Price Without Airfare: $3,495 

Price including Airfare: $4,495 

ApplicAtion deadline: February 25, 2011 

Early Application deadline: $100 Discount for applications received by February 11, 2011! 

Credit: 3 hours



PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Wales, Scotland, England—the interplay of the people and culture of these countries made Britain great. On this special offering, join the CCSA Britain Program, on which participants will have an opportunity to experience each of these countries, exploring especially the contribution of the Celts to the history and culture of the British Isles. Pack light for this two-week excursion to a number of sites chosen to enhance understanding of lands once walked by Britons, Romans, Saxons and Picts, each of which possesses a distinctive culture today. 

By combining this intensive study abroad experience with course-specific directed study activities preceding and/or following the travel portion of the program, students may earn three semester hours of college credit. 

Please carefully read Program Details for additional information pertinent to all CCSA programs.

ACCOMMODATIONS & MEALS

Participants in the Britain Program reside in local hotels and dormitories. Accommodations are based primarily on double occupancy with occasional use of multi-bedded rooms; single rooms may be available at an additional price. Daily breakfasts and some additional meals are included in the program price.

PROGRAM COSTS

For those making their own flight arrangements, the price of the Britain program is $3,495. This includes internal transportation between program sites, accommodations, daily breakfast, program excursions, insurance, and some additional meals. Please note in making transportation arrangements: the in-country portion of the Britain Program begins in London on May 25 and ends in Edinburgh on June 8. Participants arranging their own transportation must contact the CCSA Central Office before initiating travel arrangements and must file a copy of their flight itinerary with the office after reservations have been made. Please note that airport transfers to and from the accommodation site are provided ONLY to those participants for whom CCSA has arranged air travel. 

For those traveling on a flight arranged by CCSA, the price of the Britain Program is $4495. This includes round-trip transportation from designated cities, airport transfers, internal travel between program sites, accommodations, daily breakfast, program excursions, health insurance and some additional meals. 

Most meals, other than breakfast, are at the participant’s own expense. A minimum of $700 should be budgeted for meals, additional transportation, entrance fees and departure tax (if applicable). Participants should also budget additional funds for personal expenses such as souvenirs and independent travel, based upon individual spending habits.   

Tuition is not included in the program costs detailed above. Please refer to Registration/Tuition & Fees for additional information. All prices are subject to change in the event of unanticipated increases in airfares, monetary exchange rates or other changes in program costs. In some cases, program items may be deleted in lieu of a price increase.

PAYMENT SCHEDULE & DEADLINES  

Applicants are encouraged to apply well in advance of the February 25, 2011 application deadline, as priority is given to early applications. Notification regarding acceptance to the program will be sent shortly after receipt of the application and deposit in the CCSA central office. 

For students from outside the CCSA consortium, notification will follow receipt of the application, deposit and additional application materials. Confirmation of specific course selection will be provided approximately three weeks after the application deadline. 

NOTE: A $100 reduction in the program price will be awarded to those who submit their applications before or on February 11, 2010. This discount will be applied to the final payment due on April 20, 2011. 

  • A $200 deposit is due at the time of application. 
  • A first payment of $2000 to cover the airline ticket price and deposits on arrangements in Britain is due by the application deadline date, February 25, 2011. 
  • The second and final payment of $2,295 with airfare, $1,295 without airfare, plus single room price (if applicable), is due by April 20, 2011. 

Please familiarize yourself with the Cancellation Policy. Checks should be made payable to “CCSA.” Please consider your cancelled check as receipt for payment. Returned checks will incur a $20 penalty fee. CCSA also accepts Visa and MasterCard. 

Please see the Payment Page.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 

The following is a description of the course of study offered for this CCSA program. Applicants may register for courses offered by professors from any member institution. Students are encouraged to e-mail faculty to learn more about the classes. 

COMMUNICATION 

A Multicultural Look into Interpersonal Relationships 


So you’ve seen the movies, “Braveheart,” ”Rob Roy,” and the “Harry Potter” series and have become fascinated and intrigued with learning more about the people of Great Britain. A visit to this “enchanted” world will give you a “once in a lifetime” opportunity to examine the culture and people of England, Scotland and Wales while developing effective “people skills” through the study of interpersonal communication. Topics to be explored will include self-concept, perception, emotions, language, nonverbal cues, relational dynamics, listening and conflict resolution. The development of interpersonal relationships through interaction with individuals from diverse populations is imperative to personal and professional success in today’s multicultural world. Students will observe a variety of communication practices between three different sections of Great Britain as well as between people in the major cities and in the rural areas. Field trips, on-site interactive group projects, along with reflective journals will be required. The course will culminate with a final research paper concentrating on one aspect of human interaction in both domestic and international contexts. 

(3 cr. hrs., UD, Dr. Winnie McConnell Spitza, [wspitza@bellarmine.edu], Bellarmine University) 

HISTORY 

The History of the Celts in Britain 


The history of the island of Britain is a history of conquest and colonization. The earliest known inhabitants of the island, the Celtic-speaking Britons, were conquered first by the Romans and later by the English. Despite this history of conquest, aspects of British culture survived in the modern regions of Wales and Scotland, where the Welsh and the Scots are now seeking to separate themselves politically from England. In this course we will examine this history of conquest, colonization and devolution in the Celtic-speaking areas of Britain by traveling to various sites associated with each period in British history. Prerequisite: Western Civilization I 

(3 cr. hrs., UD, Dr. Lizabeth Johnson, [lizabeth.johnson@sdstate.edu], South Dakota State Univerisity)