December 26, 2011 to January 8, 2012
Price with airfare: $3,695
Price without airfare: $2,895
Application Deadline: September 30, 2011
Early Application Deadline: $100 Discount for applications received by September 16, 2011!
Credit: 3 hours
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Samuel Johnson once famously said, “The man who is tired of London... is tired of life.” Find out why even in winter this is true. A center of theatre and business, of history and the avant garde, London offers the perfect setting to experience everything from art and literature to science and commerce. If in the words of another famous Londoner “All the world’s a stage” then London is certainly the perfect theater to study the world. Included in the program price are tickets to at least one theatrical production and two day-trips to such locations as Bath & Stonehenge, Cambridge, Canterbury & Dover, Oxford and Stratford & Warwick.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 London Winter Program reside in a four-star hotel in central London. 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 are included in the program price.
PROGRAM COSTS
For those making their own flight arrangements, the price of the London Winter program is $2895. This includes accommodations, daily breakfast, London Travelcard (subway and bus pass), program excursions, play(s), health insurance and some additional meals. Please note in making transportation arrangements: the in-country portion of the London Winter Program begins in London on December 27 and ends on January 8. Participants arranging their own air 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 London Winter Program is $3695. This includes round-trip transportation from designated cities, airport transfers, accommodations, daily breakfast, London Travelcard (subway and bus pass), program excursions, play(s), health insurance and some additional meals.
Most meals, other than breakfast, are at the participant’s own expense. A minimum of $600 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 September 30, 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 as specified on page 14. 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 September 16, 2011. This discount will be applied to the final payment due on November 4, 2011.
For students from outside the CCSA consortium, notification will follow receipt of the application, deposit and additional application materials as specified on page 14. 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 September 16, 2011. This discount will be applied to the final payment due on November 4, 2011.
- A $200 deposit is due at the time of application.
- A first payment of $1600 to cover deposits on arrangements in London is due by the application deadline date, September 30, 2011.
- The second and final payment of $1895 with airfare, $1095 without airfare, plus single room price (if applicable), is due by November 4, 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 on the website.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
The following are descriptions of the courses 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.ADVERTISING/PUBLIC RELATIONS
Advertising & Public Relations in London
Outside of New York City, London is the advertising and marketing capital of the world and certainly the leader in European advertising. This course will examine how advertising and public relations practice in London and Western Europe differs from the United States through in-country study of print, broadcast, cinema and out-of-home advertising and visits to advertising and public relations agencies and popular culture museums. If you’ve ever seen a TV show featuring European ads, you know they’re edgier than what we see in the U.S. This course will help you understand why and how that happens.Prerequisite: completion of an introductory course in advertising OR public relations OR strategic communications OR marketing
(3 cr. hrs., UD/G, Dr. Beth E. Barnes [bbarnes@email.uky.edu] and Dr. Alyssa Eckman [aeckman@email.uky.edu] University of Kentucky)
ART HISTORY/CURATORIAL STUDIES/VISUAL CULTURE
The Making of the Modern Museum
This course investigates the history of museums from the Renaissance to the present. Beyond the white walls of the art museum, other repositories – science and natural history museums, historic homes and estates, as well as libraries, armouries, zoos and other collections – will be studied. To understand the histories of museums with respect to English examples, students will visit museums and collections daily, including the London Zoo, British Museum, National Portrait Gallery and the Tate Museums, as well as site visits to Stonehenge, Bath, Oxford and Brighton.(3 cr. hrs., UD, Dr. Juilee Decker [jdecker1@georgetowncollege.edu] Georgetown College)
BIOLOGY
Evolution of Darwin
Study Darwin’s theory of evolution in his native surroundings of London and surrounding areas. Trace the development of his genius by tracking major steps in his life. Journey to the University of Cambridge, Darwin’s alma mater and the site of Darwin College. Spend time on the streets of London and in the city’s institutions where Darwin published and defended his famous books. Go to Darwin’s resting place in the famous Westminster Abbey in London. Additionally, visit historical places such as the famous Natural History Museum in London, where the newly-developed Darwin Centre holds a collection of millions of preserved specimens and interactive materials which explain Darwin’s evolution theory.(3 cr. hrs., UD, Dr. Sergei A. Markov [markovs@apsu.edu] Austin Peay State University)
BUSINESS
Culture & Commerce in the United Kingdom
Gain a deeper understanding of “international business” by delving into the business of the UK. Examine commerce activities in England, as you investigate how culture relates to business. Visit businesses and explore new business opportunities, while considering the relationship between culture and commerce. Potential site visits include the BBC Experience, BBC Headquarters and the Advertising Standards Board. Students will be guided on new business opportunities that reflect untapped potential between England and the United States.Prerequisite: one semester of accounting AND one semester of either microeconomics or macroeconomics OR consent of instructor
(3 cr. hrs., UD, Dr. Scott Takacs [marketdoctor@yahoo.com] Georgetown College)
Through the Looking Glass: A View of Global Business in Action
Travel abroad and link international business to history, culture, geography and government. See and experience how companies operate within the complex global economy. Topics include cultural influences on business, foreign exchange, global marketing, laws in other countries and other aspects of doing business around the world. Learn how you, as a consumer, are a major stakeholder in the global economy. From the vantage point of London, one of the business capitals of the world, see business and consumers in action and learn the role of international banks, government agencies and legal firms in the complex framework of the global economy.(3 cr. hrs., UD, Lynnette Guzzino , J. D. M.I.M. [lynnette.guzzino@thomasmore.edu] Thomas More College)
CHEMISTRY
British Contributions to the History of Modern Chemistry
Explore the people behind many of the greatest advancements in modern chemistry. Learn how their discoveries shaped worldwide chemical research and civilization and develop a better appreciation for how much our view of the physical world has radically changed over the past 300 years as a result of their work. Visit the lab where penicillin was discovered. Explore the historic labs of Oxford, where modern “science” was born. Other potential field trips include King’s College (examination of the structure of DNA), the British Pharmacy Museum, Cavendish Labs (Cambridge) and The Old Operating Theatre (fainting optional).Prerequisite: general chemistry and one semester of organic chemistry
(3 cr. hrs., UD/G, Dr. Keith A. Walters [walterske@nku.edu] Northern Kentucky University)
EDUCATION
Special Education in Transition: A Comparative Analysis of Programs in the U.S. & England
Both England and the United States advocate an inclusive approach to special education. Students with special needs are being transitioned and included into the general education curriculum to the maximum extent appropriate in both countries. This course will explore the policies and procedures for meeting this least restrictive approach. The collaborative nature of inclusion in both the schools and the public sector will be analyzed. Through readings, discussions, roleplaying, research and reflective writings, students will develop an awareness of effective positive, proactive strategies being utilized in both countries to meet the needs of all students.(3 cr. hrs., UD, Mrs. Pam Matlock [pam.matlock@coe.murraystate.edu] Murray State University)
ENGLISH/LITERATURE/THEATRE
Curtain Call: British Theatre in Action
Discover the world of British theatre by attending several dramatic productions in London’s amazing West End district and other locales. Delve into the origins of drama from the classical period through the medieval mystery, miracle and morality plays to the Renaissance and Georgian period to the Victorian and modern eras. Explore aspects of staging, lighting, costuming, music, directing and set design through backstage tours of the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, the National Theatre and the exciting New Globe Theatre. Touch literary history on our day trips to such destinations as Stratford-upon-Avon (Shakespeare’s hometown), Canterbury Cathedral, Dover Castle and medieval Warwick Castle. Return home with a wealth of experience and knowledge about British drama and culture. Join us on our excellent thespian adventure for a truly dramatic field trip before the final curtain.Prerequisite: Those students taking the class for upper-division credit must have completed 2 semesters of composition classes and World Literature. The World Lit requirement may be waived in special situations. Drs. Wadia and Cannon will evaluate the situation.
(3 cr. hrs., LD/UD, Dr. Mickey Wadia [wadiam@apsu.edu] & Dr. Mercy Cannon [cannonm@apsu.edu] Austin Peay State University)
ENGLISH/LITERATURE/WRITING
England: Doorway to Fantasy
Stalk the jub-jub bird and bandersnatch. Step through the magic wardrobe into Narnia. Catch the Hogwart’s Express at Platform 9 3/4 or take the tube to Neil Gaiman’s London Below. In this course, we will be examining works of British fantasy literature such as Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone; ”Jabberwocky;” The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe as well as other fantasy texts. We will look at the culture, history and literary tradition that inspired them; students interested in creative writing credit will have the opportunity to try their hand at writing fantasy inspired by their travels.Prerequisite: one semester of composition
(3 cr. hrs., UD, G, Mr. P. Andrew Miller [millera@nku.edu] & Mr. Stephen Leigh [leighst@nku.edu] Northern Kentucky University)
FINANCE
Applied International Finance
Come experience this unique opportunity to study international finance in London, the international center of financial markets. Examine how international finance markets operate in the global economy. Explore topics such as stock markets, foreign exchange markets, international financial markets, international banking, currency derivative markets, euromarkets, risk management and investment decisions in the global marketplace. Potential site visits include Lloyd’s of London, Bank of England, Houses of Parliament, London School of Economics and other brokerage houses that facilitate both banking and trading systems. Above all, you will be able to make life long contacts that will help you be part of a larger global financial network.Prerequisite: introductory economics, introduction to business finance or consent of instructor
(3 cr. hrs., UD/G, Dr. Frank A. Michello [michello@mtsu.edu] Middle Tennessee State University)
HISTORY
“Go Straight At ‘Em:” Admiral Nelson’s Britain
“England expects every man to do his duty,” Admiral Nelson signaled to his fleet before engaging Napoleon’s navy at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. What were the duties of a British sailor? Were these the same duties as a British citizen? This course examines the history and legacy of the British Navy while visiting locations including the Royal Naval College and sailing vessels such as the Cutty Sark. Students will see firsthand what life was like in London and on one of the ships of the line in late 18th century Britain.(3 cr. hrs., UD, Dr. Douglas Palmer [dpalmer@walsh.edu] Walsh University)
POPULAR CULTURE/MEDIA STUDIES/LITERATURE
Doctor Who
Get to know the Doctor! Become “the companion,” on location in his favorite country, of an ageless, extraterrestrial time-lord, the last of his race, who travels the universe in his spaceship/time machine, The TARDIS. “The Doctor” has always exhibited a profound interest in the UK, in need of frequent rescue from a wide variety of cosmic threats, and we will follow his very British adventures, tracking the series’ themes, visiting locations, translating Who’s Englishness into an American idiom. Become a scholar/fan of the 21st century reboot of the longest-running cult television series in history (BBC, 1963—present).Prerequisite: Undergraduate students are to have completed their general education requirements at their own institutions or to have attained the rank of junior. Graduate students will need to be enrolled in an M.A. or PhD program.
(3 cr. hrs., UD/G, Dr. David Lavery [dlavery@mtsu.edu] Middle Tennessee State University)
RELIGIOUS STUDIES/HISTORY/HUMANITIES/SOCIOLOGY
Sacred London
Sacred space invites the human spirit to reach out to the divine; to join with others seeking guidance, solace, healing or cosmic truth. For 2000 years the world has come to London – Celts, Romans, Christians, Jews, Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists – and this world capital has accommodated all. In our course we will trace and examine the presence of the sacred in church and synagogue, mosque and temple, monument and museum. We will discover how people create and use sacred space and adorn it with artifacts that give it meaning. We will be historians, anthropologists, explorers and pilgrims. We will discover Sacred London.(3 cr. hrs., LD/UD, Dr. Joseph P. Byrne [joe.byrne@belmont.edu] Belmont University)
THEATRE
From Shakespeare to the 21st Century: 400 Years of Popular London Theatre
What kept audiences coming back for more? Survey 400 years of theatrical entertainment in London. Your Theatreland excursions include the restored Globe Theatre, a backstage tour of Drury Lane (roots to the Restoration period) and touring the modern Royal National Theatre complex or another facility. Enjoy several major productions (including at least one musical and one classical work). There will be opportunities for other West End shows.(3 cr. hrs., UD/G, Dr. Richard Hansen [rahansen@mtsu.edu] Middle Tennessee State University)
Theatre on Location: Classic To Contemporary
Step into the thrilling world of London and explore English culture through the professional theatre. Students will experience a diverse range of current productions from the classics to the cutting edge; we will examine cultural trends and social issues through the lens of the theatre. The sweeping influence of English history will come alive as students visit theatres, museums, historic sites (e.g., Stratford on Avon, Canterbury, Bath, the National Theatre, the Globe Theatre, Westminster Abbey and more) and attend notable and dynamic theatre productions. Group discussions will be a vital part of class time in London and guests from the field will visit the class on location.(3 cr. hrs., UD/G, Mr. Mark Hardy [hardym@nku.edu] & Mr. Ron Shaw [shaw@nku.edu] Northern Kentucky University)