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2005-2006 British Fine Arts Program (Fall)
September to December
Program Director
(Tentative information as of 2 March 2005)
Scott Richardson, Professor of Classics, has directed the British Program in London on three previous occasions. With a BA in classics from Harvard and a PhD in comparative literature from Stanford, he has taught a variety of literature courses as well as Greek and Latin since his arrival at CSB/SJU in 1984. London is his favorite city in the world, where he especially enjoys indulging his passion for the theater, standing where famous characters from British literature have stood, and trying to spot celebrities. He spends a lot of time playing bridge, watching movies, and reading the Homeric epics. The Assistant Director will be his wife, Shirley, an executive assistant at CSB.
Program Site
Samuel Johnson wrote, "When one is tired of London, one is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford." This extraordinary city provides the environment for the students' examination of British history, literature, theater, music and art. Lectures, readings, discussions, and writing assignments provide prisms through which the students can explore this fabulous metropolis. Since London offers a number of unique opportunities for students to continue building their intellectual lives, an effort is made to utilize these resources whenever appropriate. The National Gallery, the National Portrait Gallery, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, and, of course, the British Museum are used as "classrooms" by the program's professors.
The faculty consists of a professor from CSB/SJU, who accompanies the group, and professors from London universities and colleges. If a field trip to a particular location outside London would enhance the student's learning experience, then it is included in the program. The focus is upon a structured curriculum, always leaving room for the exploration of unique opportunities presented by the intellectual and cultural resources of England.
Academic Program
In keeping with the goals of a liberal education, CSB/ SJU international studies programs offer off-campus intellectual environments in which students are able to explore the human condition. Students are exposed to unique opportunities to examine the fundamental, recurring questions about themselves and the world. At the same time, great care has been taken to ensure that the courses taught abroad are integrated fully into the Core Curriculum and/or departmental offerings.
Grades issued on all CSB/SJU sponsored programs are recorded on the student's transcript as letter grades or S/U (unless the class is offered for a letter grade only). all grades are calculated into the student's cumulative GPA.
The following courses will be offered. Courses fulfilling CORE requirements are noted in "bold" print under the course number in the far left column. NOTE: ALL STUDENTS ON THE BRITISH FINE ARTS PROGRAM ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE SOCI 346 BRITISH LIFE AND CULTURE AND THE SENIOR SEMINAR
| ART 300 FA |
MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY ART (4 credits). This course traces the development of major ideas and styles in painting, sculpture and architecture. Emphasis will be placed on the modern era. Additionally, the course will examine post-modern ideas and attitudes with emphasis on content, themes and contexts. This course will make use of the resources of the Tate Modern and other London galleries exhibiting contemporary art. (Bolton) |
| MUSC 272 FA |
TOPICS IN POPULAR MUSIC/JAZZ STUDIES: JAZZ/POPULAR MUSIC IN LONDON (4 credits). A study of jazz and popular music in its social and historical context. The course includes discussions of aspects of the musical styles and genres in a language which does not require previous musical training. (Lorentzen) |
| ENGL 325 (HMU PENDING)
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STUDIES IN DRAMA (4 credits). This course is designed to take advantage of what London, as a great theater-going city, has to offer. The plays and performances in the city’s repertory during the semester will determine part of its content. This course will be centered on the art of playwriting. Through study of plays students will engage in actual writing of drama. (Wheatley) NOTE: TO EARN HMU CREDIT YOU MUST HAVE COMPLETED ANY HML COURSE. CROSS- LISTED WITH THEA 385. |
| ENGL 386 HMU |
STUDIES IN FILM (4 credits). This course analyzes film through one or more theoretical aspects. A selection of films is viewed for illustrative and interpretive purposes. This course will utilize the unique film opportunities available in London such as the British Film Institute and the BBC. (Zalcock) NOTE: TO EARN HMU CREDIT YOU MUST HAVE COMPLETED ANY HML COURSE. |
| MGMT 389 | SA EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING (1-2 credit/s). This course is designed for students participating in Study Abroad. Students will write a series of essays integrating their knowledge of theory with their personal observations and reactions. Particular emphasis will be placed on the impact of culture on business. The course will be taught by a professor at CSB/SJU, using distance learning to maintain contact with students located in a variety of countries. Students should purchase the required textbook, Adler's International Dimensions of Organizational Behavior from the CSB Bookstore before departure for the program site. Restricted to MGMT majors/minors. (Klepetar/Arthur) |
| THEA 385 FA |
TOPICS IN THEATER: DRAMA IN LONDON (4 credits). Course description is the same as the above for ENGL 325. (Wheatley) NOTE: CROSS-LISTED WITH ENGL 325. ENG 325 & THEA 385 has a total limit of 22 students. |
| SOCI 375 SSU OR HMU REQUIRED COURSE |
ETHNOLOGY OF SELECTED CULTURE AREAS: BRITISH LIFE AND CULTURE (4 credits). This course will consider issues which have become central to British political and cultural life. These will include differences between English, British and European identities, the role of the monarchy. Parliamentary democracy and London’ multiculturalism. Students will be introduced to locations, organizations and issues of current concern to contemporary Britain. (Staff) NOTE: TO EARN SSU CREDIT YOU MUST HAVE COMPLETED ONE SSL COURSE; NOT NECESSARILY IN THE SAME DEPARTMENT. |
| SA 398 |
FIELD EXPERIENCE/PRACTICUM (4 credits). Students will have the opportunity to undertake a field placement in metropolitan London. Students may arrange an internship (SUBJ 397) in a particular department or major with departmental approval. Field placement and internships require a major commitment of no less than three days per week. Internship placement and supervision will be provided by staff from the Foundation for International Education in consultation with the CSB/SJU faculty director. |
| CORE 390 |
SENIOR SEMINAR: MORAL ISSUES AND THE ARTS (4 credits). The goal of the Senior Seminar program is to develop the student's ability to make good moral judgments on issues that affect our lives. This senior seminar will touch, in some way, on a form or manifestation of moral judgment(s) encountered in the site country or culture. A course description will be provided by the program director after students are accepted to the program. (Welter) RESTRICTED TO JUNIORS AND SENIORS FOR SENIOR SEMINAR CORE DESIGNATION. NOTE: Students who are sophomores, Education or Social Work majors, or who have already completed their Senior Seminar requirement, must see Academic Advising to arrange for this course to fulfill another Core requirement. |
| Global Flag |
CSB/SJU students currently receive a Global Flag for their participation in a CSB/SJU study abroad program. |
Housing and Meal Arrangements
Housing is arranged for program participants by the Center for International Education. In accordance with institutional policies, co-ed housing is not an option on any CSB/SJU sponsored program. Participants live in furnished flats (apartments) or student residences with access to kitchen facilities. A food supplement of $800 (not intended to cover all meals during the academic program) is included in the program fee. Students have use of the computer lab (e-mail and internet) at Foundation House and access to the Kensington public library, the student union and library of the Imperial College of London.
Program Schedule
(Tentative information as of 2 March 2005)
| September 1, 2005 | Suggested departure for London |
| September 2 | Mandatory arrival in London |
| September 5 | Classes begin. Group course-related excursions |
| October 22-30 | Mid Term Break |
| October 31 |
Classes Resume |
| December 17 | Academic program concludes; students must vacate flats and residences on December 17. Return flight or travel independently. Return flight or independent travel. |
| January 16, 2006 | Spring semester begins at CSB/SJU |
Stand before the gates of Buckingham Palace
Program Fees
The estimated program fee for 2005-2006 is $16,237 (approx. $1000-$1500 more than a semester on campus) plus round-trip airfare (approximately $700). The above fee is subject to change due to unanticipated increases in expenses and exchange rate fluctuations. Please note below the items included/not included in the program fee.
ITEMS INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAM FEE:
- CSB/SJU tuition for the semester
- Orientation program expenses
- Food supplement ($800)
- Housing while the program is in session5)
- On-site tuition and instructional costs and course-related excursions
ITEMS NOT INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAM FEE:
- Non-program travel or housing
- Passport application fee ($97 as of 3/8/05)
- Transatlantic airfare ($700 approximately)
- Eurail (approximately $500-625); BritRail (approximately $200)
- Travel/Medical Exam/Consultation
Attendance Policy
Students are reminded that this is an academic program. Class attendance policies are those of the College of St. Benedict and St. John's University as listed in the current Academic Catalog (p. 19):
Students are required to attend all class meetings of courses for which they are registered. It is the student's responsibility to contact an instructor--preferably in advance--of a necessary absence. A student absent from class for any reason assumes the responsibility for work which has been missed. The instructor determines the attendance policy for his or her class. An instructor may fail a student if the instructor determines that unwarranted absences have earned the student a grade of "F", based on grading standards and attendance requirements defined in the course syllabus. Excessive absences in any class, even excused absences, may mean that a student cannot fulfill minimal course requirements. In such cases, an instructor should notify the student of this condition and encourage the student to withdraw from the course during the regular withdrawal period.
Disregard for either the academic character of the program or the basic social and legal obligations of a guest residing in another country will result in the termination of the student's program abroad.
Orientation Program
All CSB/SJU students must participate in orientation sessions during the spring semester prior to the semester abroad. These sessions are arranged by the program director and the Center for International Education. Attendance at all orientation sessions is required of all CSB/SJU students.
Financial Aid
Regularly enrolled CSB/SJU students are eligible for financial aid on this study abroad program just as if they were on-campus, with the exception of work-study and the housing grant. For further information students are directed to the Academic Catalog, pages 37-39. You are encouraged to obtain further information at the appropriate financial aid office.
Anne Hathaway's Cottage
Railpasses
The Center for International Education is an agency for Rail Europe, Inc., and BritRail Travel International, Inc. Students are sent Eurail/BritRail information and order forms during the summer should they wish to purchase a rail pass for their independent travels. The cost of any rail passes is not included in the cost of the program.
Tower of London
Overseas Flight
Students will make their own flight arrangements. Anticipated cost of a round-trip flight ticket is in the $700 range. Students must meet in London on September 2, at a place and time to be designated by your program director. Possibilities: check with your local travel agent or the following websites: www.studentuniverse.com; www.statravel.com; www.orbitz.com; www.epedia.com; or www.travelocity.com.
St. Paul's Cathedral, London
Application Information
Application Requirements
Applicants must be students in good standing at CSB/SJU, or with another accredited institution. Except in unusual circumstances, the applicant must have a minimum overall grade point average of 2.5 (4.0 scale). In the case of applicants having equal qualifications, preference will be given to class seniors over juniors and juniors over sophomores. In addition, qualified CSB/SJU students always will receive preference over students from other colleges or universities.
Application Schedule
| February 2, 2005 | Application deadline |
| February 7-11 | Interviews with Program Director |
| March 3 | $200 (non-refundable) Advance Registration/Housing/ Study Abroad Deposit due in Student Accounts Office |
| March 11 | Official written notification of acceptance |
| June 30 | Non-refundable payment of $800 due in CIE |
| July | Final billing by Student Accounts Office |
Application Procedures
The following steps are required to complete the application procedure:
- The completed Application/Study Abroad Agreement/Medical Authorization and Release/Medical Report Form and 6 photos (photos taken in the Center for International Education when you submit your application.)
- A $199.00 application fee submitted with the application. This fee is non-refundable if the applicant is accepted, but is refunded if the applicant is not accepted.
- A copy of the applicant's transcript. The CIE will obtain a transcript from the Registrar's Office for CSB/SJU students.
- Letters of recommendation from the applicant's academic advisor, faculty resident/residence director, and an instructor of the applicant's choice.
- An interview with the director of the study abroad program.
Acceptance/Selection Criteria
- GPA–minimum of 2.5, unless there are special circumstances
- Letters of recommendation, academic advisor, faculty resident/residence director, faculty member and language instructor (for language programs).
- Interview with program director.
- Language proficiency if it is a program requirement.
- Preference is given to qualified seniors, qualified juniors and qualified sophomores in that order.
- Qualified CSB/SJU students receive preference over students from other colleges and universities.
- CSB/SJU students who have never been on a CSB/SJU semester long study abroad program receive preference over students who have already participated on a CSB/SJU semester long study abroad program, with the exception of a student assistant.
- In accordance with institutional policies, co-ed housing is not an option on any CSB/SJU program. In some instances, selection of men and women participants must be based on housing accommodations available on site.
- A student cannot be accepted to a program if he/she has not completed the application process.
- No applications will be accepted after the close of spring semester.
- A disciplinary violation could affect acceptance to a study abroad program.
Cancelation Fee Policy
$ 200.00 Cancellation between April 5 - June 30, 2005
$ 350.00 Cancellation between August 1- 31, 2005
$ 500.00 Cancellation between August 1-31, 2005
$ 500.00 Plus any fees unrecoverable for cancellation after September 1, 2005
Withdrawal from a study abroad program must be made in writing to the Center for International Education. CIE reserves the right to not fill a space resulting from a student's withdrawal.
Refunds for tuition and any recoverable fees on the program site are made to any student who withdraws during the semester abroad by formal written notice according to the general refund policy in the Course Catalog.
In the case of withdrawal due to serious health matters and accidents, all recoverable fees will be refunded with the exception of the $199 application fee. Written notification from the student is required in addition to a doctor's statement.
Admission of Students From Other Colleges
CSB/SJU study abroad programs are open to qualified students from other colleges and universities. CSB/SJU students are given preference in the event of a surplus of applicants with equal qualifications.
Travel/Medical Consultation
Health Exams to satisfy visa requirements, travel consultations, and immunizations are the financial and personal responsibility of the traveling student. Students should make an appointment with the SJU Health Center Travel Clinic or another travel clinic as soon as possible about any recommended vaccinations for travel abroad. Some vaccinations are given in a series with certain intervals between vaccinations. Students should meet with a health care professional to obtain recommended vaccination information. The Center for International Education staff are not qualified to make a recommendation. If a medical exam or medical information is required to fulfill visa application requirements, the specific information will be sent or given to the students.