Price without airfare: $3495
Price including airfare: $4295
Credit Hours: 3 credit hours
2010 Early Summer: June 14 to July 5
2010 Late Summer: July 19 to August 9
Edinburgh
Program Overview
Special features of this program are a BritRail pass for travel by train within Britain and a local bus pass. A weekend excursion to the Highlands is also included. There are two separate sessions of the Scotland Program. The Early Summer session dates are scheduled for June 14 to July 5, 2010. The Late Summer session is scheduled for July 19 to August 9, 2010.
Please carefully read Program Details for additional information pertinent to all CCSA programs.
Accommodations & Meals
Participants in the Scotland Programs will reside in dormitories, budget accommodations and/or hotels. Accommodations are based primarily on double occupancy with occasional use of multi-bedded rooms; single rooms may be available at additional cost. Daily breakfasts and some additional meals will be provided.
Program Costs
For those making their own flight arrangements, the cost of the Scotland Program is $3495, plus an additional $60.00 BritRail surcharge for participants 26 and older. This includes health insurance, accommodations, daily breakfast, program excursions and some additional meals.
For those traveling on a flight arranged by CCSA, the cost of the Scotland Program is $4295, plus an additional $60.00 BritRail surcharge for participants 26 and older. This includes health insurance, round-trip transportation from designated cities, accommodations, accommodations, daily breakfast, program excursions and some additional meals.
PLEASE NOTE: Airport transfers to and from the accommodation site are provided ONLY to those participants for whom CCSA has arranged air travel. These students will be met at the airport and transported to the arrival destination.
For the Early Summer session, group flights are scheduled to depart the U.S. on June 14, arriving in Edinburgh on June 15; the group will depart on July 5 for return to the U.S.
For the Late Summer session, group flights are scheduled to depart the U.S. on July 19, arriving in Edinburgh on July 20; the group will depart on August 9 for return to the U.S. Participants arranging their own air transportation must contact the central office before initiating travel arrangements and must file a copy of their flight itinerary with the office after reservations have been made.
Most meals, other than breakfast, are at the participant’s own expense. A minimum of $700 should be budgeted for other 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 their individual spending habits.
Please be aware that tuition is not included in the program costs stated above. Refer to the Registration/Tuition & Fees section for additional information.
All costs 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 (applicable to both summer sessions)
A $200 deposit is due at the time of application. A first payment of $1950 (in addition to the $200 deposit) to cover deposits on arrangements in Scotland is due by the application deadline date, February 26, 2010. For those making their own flight arrangements, the final payment of $1345, plus single room costs (if applicable), is due by April 16, 2010. For those traveling on CCSA-arranged flights, the final payment will be $2145. Please familiarize yourself with the Cancellation Policy.
Students are encouraged to apply well in advance of the February 26, 2010 deadline, as priority is given to early applicants. Applicants will receive course confirmation approximately three weeks after the application deadline.
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.
What is Included in the Program Cost?
- airfare*
- airport transfers*
- (for those traveling on CCSA group flights)
- pre-departure orientation
- housing
- breakfasts + some additional meals
- in-country travel
- local transport pass
- health insurance
- on-site orientation
- on-site administrative support
Course Descriptions
The following are descriptions of the courses of study offered in the 2010 CCSA Scotland Early and Late Summer Programs. 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.
(Early Summer)
ART/ART HISTORY
Sketching in Scotland
Experience Edinburgh! Draw in great museums, palaces, and abbeys. Ramble though the Scottish landscape and medieval city streets and record the views in your sketchbooks. Travel through time and let the past touch you in the great cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow. Excursions to the Highlands, National Gallery of Scotland and quaint pubs will serve as our muse for making work when we return to the States.
Prerequisite: one semester of basic drawing
(3 cr. hrs., UD, Mr. Kevin Muente, [muentek@nku.edu], Northern Kentucky University)
ENGLISH/LITERATURE
Beatrix Potter to Harry Potter
Want to see where Beatrix Potter got her inspiration for Peter Rabbit? Travel to see the Scotland of Mary Queen of Scots? See where J. K. Rowling wrote her first Harry Potter book? See the wonderful illustrations of early picture books? Observe firsthand the settings for some of the best-loved children’s literature in the world. Reading from Beatrix Potter, Barrie and Rowling, viewing these settings and experiencing the culture will provide you with the opportunity to understand this great literature in a unique way.
Prerequisite: completion of lower division English/composition requirements
(3 cr. hrs., LD, Dr. Fran Bender, [fran-bender@utc.edu], University of Tennessee at Chattanooga)
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE/INTERDISCIPLINARY
Scotland: An Introduction to Environmental Science
Scotland has beautiful and varied landscapes, the climate – often misty and cool, the summer day length – long. What thrives in this environment besides shaggy Highland cattle and pastures of heather and thistle? What are the challenges for sustainability? We will visit a working farm and botanic gardens, explore St. Andrew’s Old Course (where golf originated!) and listen to professionals who deal with environmental and agricultural issues. We will find out what direction research has taken at Roslin Institute since Dolly (1996 – 2003, the first mammal successfully cloned from an adult cell) was developed there. We will explore, experience and enjoy!
Prerequisite: one semester of general biology
(3 cr. hrs., LD, Dr. Linda Brown Gonzales, [linda.gonzales@wku.edu], Western Kentucky University)
HISTORY
Scotland Yesterday & Today
Mary, Queen of Scots! Macbeth! Braveheart! Bonnie Prince Charlie! The heroes and villains of Scottish history paint a picture of a country of romance and adventure. But what is the real Scotland? How did the people known as Scots develop? What were the Clearances? What’s the difference between the Highlands and the Lowlands? And where are the Hebrides, anyway? Scotland is a country of geographic and ethnic diversity, and it has had a tremendous impact on history. Today’s Scotland is a thriving country with pride in its heritage and rich opportunities for the future.
(3 cr. hrs., UD, Dr. April Brooks, [april.brooks@sdstate.edu], South Dakota State University)
JOURNALISM/HISTORY
A Look Under the Kilt: An Intimate Multi-Media Exploration of the History & Culture of Scotland
For a thousand years, what’s really under the Scottish kilt has intrigued the world. Explore the rich story of Scotland through multi-media production and traditional historical study techniques. Record and produce your findings and conclusions through digital media that may include photography, print, audio, video, the web and presentation. Express your impressions of bagpipes, single-malt whiskey, haggis, neeps, J.K. Rowling, traditional Scottish dress, the consequences of the Jacobite uprising of the “45” and the resultant Highland Clearances. Observe firsthand the current debates on whether the controversial agreement that joined Scotland and England, the Union of 1707, should be dissolved. This is a cross-disciplinary course designed for students of either or both journalism and history.(3 cr. hrs., UD, Dr. Kittrell Rushing, [kit-rushing@utc.edu], University of Tennessee at Chattanooga)
POLITICAL SCIENCE
Nations & Nationalism: The Case of Scotland
Interested in uncovering the secret of Scottish nationalism and its recent resurgence? The course will explore broad theories of nationalism, while focusing in particular on the Scottish case, examining the origins of the Scottish nation and its eventual conquest by the English. We shall then examine how the Scots have influenced the modern world and, conversely, how Scottish nationalism has been influenced by it. With visits to the Highlands, Edinburgh Castle, the Scottish National Parliament, and old Scottish inns, we will capture the essence of Scottish culture, history, politics, and national identity, and perhaps even uncover the mysteries of Nessie!
(3 cr. hrs., UD, Dr. Susan Jellissen, [susan.jellissen@belmont.edu], Belmont University)
(LATE Summer)
ANTHROPOLOGY
The Archaeology of Scotland: From the Mesolithic to the Romans & Beyond
Do you know what crannogs, henges, and cairns are? No? Then enroll in this course and learn all about these ancient structures and monuments. In this course we will study the earliest settlers of the Mesolithic in Scotland, learn how and why farming became important to country folk, and how the Romans and Norse influenced later Scottish culture. This class will present students, especially those with interests in anthropology, archaeology, history, art, environmental studies, and museum studies, with the opportunity to learn in a unique way about the ancient and complex cultures of Scotland.
(3 cr. hrs., UD, Dr. Tanya M. Peres, [tperes@mtsu.edu], Middle Tennessee State University)
ART/ART HISTORY
Drawing: Perspective & Observation
Use the iconic architecture of Scotland to learn about drawing with linear perspective. This system was defined during the Renaissance to help artists create believable and accurate three-dimensional space. You will be introduced to the basic concepts of one, two and three point perspective. You will then apply the principles you have learned through onsite work in a sketchbook. Your sketchbook will function as a visual record of the sites we visit as well as the development and implementation of a system of drawing. No previous formal training in drawing is necessary.
(3 cr. hrs., LD, Ms. Jessica Burke, [burkej@wou.edu], Western Oregon University)
ELECTRONIC MEDIA & BROADCASTING
Storytelling through Media in Far-Off Lands
Media connects the world – the ability to shoot and edit short- and long-form documentaries is joining cultures on all sides of the globe. In this course students will research, plan and shoot their own personal travel documentaries about the people they meet, places they visit and culture they experience in Scotland and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Students are expected to embrace the practice of single-camera video production and nonlinear editing. Video blogs will provide immediate creative opportunities in-country and a culminating documentary will cap the course upon the student’s return.
(3 cr. hrs., UD/G, Mr. Chris Strobel, [chris.strobel@nku.edu], Northern Kentucky University)
ENGLISH/WRITING/JOURNALISM
Exploring Scotland through Travel Writing
From the Highlands to Glasgow, document your experiences and observations and create articles and essays. Find stories wherever you go, from the British Open to an Edinburgh market; imagine yourself sitting with notebook and pen in hand, watching and waiting for Scotland to reveal itself. As we read others’ travel experiences and evaluate the form and function of good travel essays, we’ll experiment with our own writing and workshop with our classmates to create our own version of Scotland and of ourselves.
Prerequisite: completion of lower division English/composition requirements
(3 cr. hrs., LD/UD, Dr. Meg Artman, [artmanm@wou.edu], Western Oregon University)
SOCIOLOGY
Society & the Individual: Sociology of Scotland
This course will offer a firsthand experience of culture, history, and society in the Scottish capital. Students will visit a vibrant Western European society with a special focus on Edinburgh. We will examine the relationships between society and the individual, with a special focus on the comparative analysis of social inequality and health in Scotland , the United Kingdom, and the United States. Dedicated, engaged students will be able to walk away from this class with not only a unique understanding of Edinburgh and Scottish society, but also a useful comparative sociological perspective with which to analyze and discuss American society and institutions.
Prerequisite: one semester lower-level sociology
(3 cr. hrs., LD, Dr. Brian P. Hinote, [bhinote@mtsu.edu], Middle Tennessee State University)
THEATRE
Out on the Fringe: The Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Edinburgh is the home of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the largest arts festival in the world. The Fringe has something for everyone—comedy, theatre, music, dance, etc.—and draws artists from around the globe. This class will examine the issue of performance (what it means to perform, how performance is constructed, the multi-faceted nature of performance, how performance relates to culture, etc.). We’ll also learn about the history of the Fringe, meet artists, explore the creative process and, during the last week of class, we’ll attend performances at the Fringe. Come experience the Edinburgh Fringe Festival!
(3 cr. hrs., UD, Dr. Michael Phillips, [phillipm@wou.edu], Western Oregon University)