STRATFORD AND LONDON PROGRAM
MAY 14, 2012 - MAY 31, 2012
PRICE: WITHOUT AIRFARE $4595
PRICE INCLUDING AIRFARE $5595
APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 24, 2012
EARLY APPLICATION DEADLINE: $100 Discount for applications received by February 10, 2012!
CREDIT: 3 hours
For centuries writers and painters alike have tried to capture the essence of what William Blake called this “green and pleasant land” and Shakespeare termed “this sceptered isle...this other Eden... this blessed plot, this realm, this England.” All too often, though, visitors to England spend time only in and around the magnificent metropolis of London, never experiencing the beauty and history of England’s rural villages, castles, fields and forests. On this program, revel in the opportunity to immerse yourself in both the excitement of London, home to the Tower and the Globe, and the green and pleasant lands surrounding Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of that greatest of all English writers: William Shakespeare. In both venues, you will also attend plays in theatres old and new, visit the ancient centre of learning at Oxford, visit such aristocratic residences as Blenheim Palace and Warwick Castle, take a pilgrimage to Canterbury, and enjoy all that England has to offer.
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.
ACCOMMODATIONS & MEALS
Participants in the Stratford/London Program reside in local hotels. 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 Stratford and London Program is $4595. 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 Stratford and London Program begins in Stratford upon Avon on May 15 and ends in London on May 31. 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 Stratford and London Program is $5595. 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 their 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 24, 2012 application deadline, as priority is given to early applications. Applications (complete with application fee) submitted on or before February 10, 2012 receive a $100 deduction in the program price, reflected in a reduced application fee.
• Application Fee: $200 if received on or before February 10, 2012; $300 for applications received after February 10, 2012.
• First Payment: $2600 due on March 9, 2012.
• Final Payment: $2695 for those traveling with the group, $1695 for those making their own arrangements, due on April 6, 2012; the single room supplement, if applicable, is also due at the time.
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.
Shortly after receipt of the application and deposit in the CCSA Central Office, applicants will receive a welcome email affirming processing of their application. An official letter of acceptance to the program, including confirmation of specific course selection, will be sent approximately three weeks after the application deadline.
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/SPEECH/COMMUNICATION STUDIES
Speaking of Britain
One of the unique features of the British people is the extent to which they govern and entertain themselves with words. In this course you’ll develop public speaking skills while learning about the tradition of the spoken word, which is a hallmark of British culture. We’ll visit historic sites in and around Stratford, Oxford and London and sharpen our public speaking skills with presentations by members of the class at each location. This course is an introductory-level course in public speaking and includes four significant prepared presentations by each student as well as a limited amount of reading and research prior to the trip and a post-trip online assignment.
(3 cr. hrs., LD, Dr. Jimmy Davis [jimmy.davis@belmont.edu] Belmont University)
ENGLISH/LITERATURE/THEATRE
The Shakespearience of a Lifetime: Studying the Bard in His Own Backyard
All the world’s a stage, but in Shakespeare’s case, it was divided between his birthplace, Stratford-upon-Avon, and London. The charming town of Stratford-upon-Avon and the surrounding picturesque Cotswolds villages provide an idyllic setting for studying the works of the world’s most eminent playwright while discussing aspects of theater, including staging, directing, costuming, art direction, lighting and performance. In addition to touring the newly opened Royal Shakespeare Company Theatre, we will visit well-known sites such as the house on Henley Street where Shakespeare was born and Holy Trinity Church, where Shakespeare is laid to rest. While you are in London, we will take backstage tours of Shakespeare’s Globe Theater on London’s charming Bankside and enjoy a visit behind the scenes at the National Theatre and The Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Join us on our excellent adventure and live the Shakespearience of a lifetime as you study the Bard in his own backyard!
Prerequisite: consent of instructor for graduate credit
(3 cr. hrs., UD/G, Dr. Mickey Wadia [wadiam@apsu.edu] Austin Peay State University)