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Maymester in London 2009 is closed.

UNCP Program in London, England
Faculty-Led/Dr. Therese Rizzo
6 May - 15 May
Maymester 2009

Academics

Trust, Lust, and a Good Dame: Courtship Rituals in British Literature is a 3-credit, General Education course that allows students to experience British literature first hand in London! Imagine reading a Jane Austen novel about finding true love in a London ballroom and then visiting that very place. But, as we will discover, true love is not the only thing one finds in London. Throughout our time in the city, we will explore how this urban space allowed prostitution, exploitation, and even murder to flourish. As we read stories describing the differences between the ‘haves’ and the ‘have nots,’ we will visit museums and historic houses to understand the role that London played in the lives of everyday people searching for love, happiness, and security.

During this ten day tour of London, students will be able to lead their own walking tour of a neighborhood featured in one of our readings, and we will enjoy the sights, sounds, and tastes of historic London. We might find ourselves retracing Jack the Ripper’s footsteps as he terrorized women of the night, or we might walk the path of disillusioned post-World War II writers. As a class, we will attend at least two theatre shows that relate to our theme, and students will keep a travel journal of all their experiences. So join us as we learn why London continues to intrigue modern readers and, just maybe, we will discover why this city has changed the way we see the world.

London, England Schedule

Dr. Therese Rizzo, English Department, has developed an amazing faculty-led study abroad in London, England during Maymester. This 10-day study abroad includes:

Day 1: Arrival in London. Dickens House Museum, Bloomsbury Square, and British Library.
Day 2: Victoria and Albert Museum and Linley Sambourne House
Day 3: Kensington Palace, Notting Hill, Blood Brothers, and As You Like It.
Day 4: Royal Academy of Arts, Gabriel’s Wharf, and Covent Garden.
Day 5: Westminster Abbey and Houses of Parliament.
Day 6: Tate Museum and Woman In Mind.
Day 7: Trafalgar Square, Soho, Chinatown, and Shaftsbury Avenue.
Day 8: Fishmonger’s Hall and St. Paul’s Cathedral.
Day 9: Free Day.
Day 10: Flight home to U.S.

Trafalgar Square at Night

Study Abroad Includes

Program Fee includes:

■ Round trip airport transportation. (USA)
■ Round-trip airport shuttle. (London)
■ Round-trip airfare.
■ Tube pass.
■ Entrance fees to Dickens House Museum, Linley Sambourne House, Blood Brothers, As You Like It, Westminster Abbey, Tate Museum, and Woman In Mind.
■ Meals not included.

Cost: $2,100

You must have approval from the Study Abroad Coordinator. You must be registered forTrust, Lust, and a Good Dame: Courtship Rituals in British Literature (3 credits). Tuition and fees for UNCP Maymester course is not included in cost of faculty-led study abroad to London, England.

Financial Aid

This is an approved study abroad program through the Center for International Programs and the English Department, and may qualify for financial aid.

In order to qualify for financial aid a student must be registered for full-time studies (6-credits) in the summer. Most grants, loans, or scholarships should apply to this approved program. Please direct all questions about student financial aid eligibility to the Director of Financial Aid, Bruce Blackmon.

Additional Information:

You will need to have a valid US Passport to participate in this study abroad. Please visit the Department of State website for a US Passport application: http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html

Payment Plan:
Individual payment plans may be arranged with the Study Abroad Coordinator and are flexible based on a student’s individual financial situation. Please note that all deposits/payments are non-refundable.

Eligibility

All students at UNC Pembroke are eligible to participate in the London, England Study Abroad, provided that they meet the following minimum requirements:

Completion of 15 credits in residence, minimum, at time of departure, and a completed UNCP Study Abroad Application.
Approved programme of study.
2.5 GPA at time of application.
Register for 3-credit course at UNCP. Not included in the cost of study abroad.
Conduct report. Applicants must be in Good Academic Standing and have no outstanding debt at UNCP.

Application- Contact Robyn Deemer, Study Abroad Coordinator, to apply for the London program. E-mail: robyn.deemer@uncp.edu, 910.521.6573, or stop by the Center for International Programs office (physical address: 902 Dogwood Lane).

Application/All Payments Deadline: March 27, 2009

Updated: Monday, October 26, 2009

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