England
London, England
July 7 – July 28, 2010
Total Program Fee: $4,850
Academics and Courses Application Cost of the Program Important Details
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Program Location:
London, England, the location for this program, is a global city and one of world’s most important financial centers. It is a cultural center not only for the United Kingdom and the former British Empire, but also for the entire world. London is teeming with theaters, museums, and monuments, as well as restaurants and ethnic neighborhoods which represent virtually all of the cultures of the world. London hosted the 1908 and 1948 Summer Olympics and will host the 2012 Summer Olympics. Students in this program will live close to the city center and experience this diversity every day.
Program Description:
Global education is an increasingly important part of a collegiate education. This program is designed to provide students with an opportunity to broaden their horizons, to have a multi-cultural experience, to meet new people and learn new ideas, and to internationalize their education. Students may choose from courses that will survey various topics of theatre, literature or philosophy and how they relate to everyday life. Theatre and literature students will see a number of West End shows.
Excursions: There will be a full day train excursion to Stratford-Upon-Avon to visit the Shakespeare Houses. We will also have excursions to Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Bath. Students will visit three of the World Heritage Sites in London including the historic London Tower, the historic settlement of Greenwich and Westminster Abbey. A number of museums are also included.
Please note: Prospective students should be aware that study abroad programs require a great deal of walking. You should be prepared to walk at least a mile or two each day. You may also walk over uneven, possibly slippery or rocky terrain, even in cities.
Classes: Students will meet for class three hours each morning during the week, using the afternoons, evenings and weekends for cultural enrichment.
Accommodations: Private rooms with an English breakfast will be provided at a college dormitory in a London suburb.
All TnCIS programs are academic in nature and course work that takes advantage of the program location will be the central focus. TnCIS program courses are for credit only. In England, students will enroll in ONE of the following courses:
COMMUNICATIONS: Theatre Appreciation (No Prerequisites)
This course provides an overview of theatre as an art form. Included in the study are development of drama and the theatre and an appreciation and understanding of the theatrical production process. Students will see at least 8 London shows. This is not a production course. See course syllabus
PHILOSOPHY: Introduction to Philosophy (No Prerequisites)
This course is an investigation of the fundamental questions pertaining to reality, truth, freedom, the nature of humankind, the existence of God and social/political theory. See course syllabus
ENGLISH: Western World Literature II (Prerequisite English 1020)
This course is a survey of the masterpieces of Western World Literature: Enlightenment, Romantic, Realistic, and Modern. See course syllabus
ENGLISH: Literature of the Theatre (Prerequisites: English 1010, 1020; English 2210, 2220 or 2230)
This course will study the history of the theatre, comparative staging and changing conventions, and experimental and contemporary theatre. Students and professors will attend plays on West End and off (fringe theater); visit the British Museum and consult materials there; tour and attend performances at the Globe Theater (replica of Shakespeare’s Globe). See course syllabus
Applications will be available online beginning October 15, 2009 and are due on February 11, 2010. APPLY NOW. Late applications will be considered on a space available basis. All applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have completed a minimum of 12 college credit hours. Eligible students currently enrolled or accepted and in good standing (this includes academic and disciplinary matters) at a TnCIS Member Institution may apply to any TnCIS study abroad program. A complete application consists of:
1. The completed online application
2. The nonrefundable $100 application fee (paid at your home institution)
3. An official transcript sent to TnCIS by the registrar at your institution
4. A letter of recommendation
Please click here to download the letter of recommendation form. This letter should be filled out by a professor who can make a statement regarding your preparedness for the program and how you would benefit from the program.
Other important forms you need to review prior to submitting your application include the program contract, agreement, medical surrogacy and medical history forms. These forms will be filled out by the applicant after being accepted into the program and turned into the TnCIS office. Details will be sent out in the acceptance letter. These forms are updated every year as needed. DO NOT complete these forms before being accepted. Any updated forms will be sent to you via email. Click here to view the forms.
Students will be notified of acceptance by email and a letter. Once accepted, please consult the TnCIS website and the email address used on your application on a regular basis for deadlines and other important information. In international travel frequent changes are to be expected. Email is the primary channel of communication for the office and you will be responsible for information sent to you via email. This information is intended to keep you updated on all activities necessary in your preparation to participate in the program.
The total cost of the program is made up of the application fee, program fee**, tuition and airfare. All fees are paid at your home institution.
Application Fee: All students are required to pay a nonrefundable application fee of $100 by the February 11, 2010 application deadline.
Total Program Fee: The total program fee for England is $4,850. It covers roundtrip international travel from Nashville, program lodging, group excursions, required ground transportation, two meals daily, and limited health insurance. Expenses not covered in the total program fee are: passport, textbooks, one meal per day and personal spending money.
Tuition: All member institutions provide a tuition scholarship. Therefore, tuition is charged to the student account, but then covered by the institution.
Airfare: The group roundtrip international airfare from Nashville is included in the Total Program Fee.
**TnCIS estimates fees based on the current global financial environment and all attempts are made to keep costs down whenever possible. However, due to the constant fluctuation in the value of the American Dollar and currencies in program countries, it is possible that costs may increase. Therefore, TnCIS reserves the right to notify students regarding an increase in fees due to exchange rates by March 18, 2010.
Payment Deadlines: February 11th - $100 Nonrefundable Application Fee
March 18th - Full payment due (Program fee and airfare)
Cancellation Policy: Through March 18th – Full refund less $100 application fee
Between March 19th and April 15th - $1500 cancellation fee
After April 15th – No Refund
Financial Aid: Applications for financial aid (scholarships, grants and student loans) must be made through your home institution. Please consult your TnCIS campus representative (see member list) for information and instructions. Scholarships are available at many member institutions. To see FAQ’s on study abroad financial aid click here.
Mandatory Orientation: A thorough pre-departure orientation is an essential part of your preparation to study abroad. The mandatory TnCIS orientation for all programs will be held Saturday, March 27, 2010, from 1:00 - 4:00 PM in Central Tennessee. According to Tennessee Board of Regents policy, all students must attend. Exact time and place will be announced at the beginning of March on the TnCIS website and in your acceptance notification. Please reserve the date.
Passports: It is critical that you obtain a passport if you do not already have one, or renew yours if it has expired. If you already have a passport, it must be valid for at least six months after your return date. For an application and details on obtaining a passport or renewing one, please refer to the US Department of State passport website at http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html.
Non-US Citizen Participants: If you are an international student or non-US citizen (i.e. do not hold or are unable to obtain a US passport), you must provide a copy of your current passport and a visa to enter the country of your study abroad program. If a visa is not required, a statement from the program country embassy which indicates that you have appropriate documentation for entry to that country is required. Necessary documentation is the responsibility of the participant. Please contact TnCIS for assistance.
TnCIS Contact Information:
TnCIS Office TnCIS
PO Box 22990
10915 Hardin Valley Road
Knoxville, TN 37933-0990
Theresa Castillo
Program Coordinator, TnCIS
tcastillo@pstcc.edu
865-539-7279