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Oxford: Portal to Fantasy

Info Session

Instructor

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Amy Clarke

Basic Program Info

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Program Dates: June 28 – July 26 Program Location: Oxford, England Course 1: English 163: Topics in British

Literature and Culture (4 units) AND Course 2: English 198 - Directed Group

Study (4 units) P/NP grading only.

About Oxford

Located in Southwest England

An hour from London The oldest university in

England Made up of many colleges,

most located within walled enclaves

Location

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Map

Weather is unpredictable—expect rain and heat

A very walkable city Many places to eat and

shop Easy access for day trips Not inexpensive but

student-friendly Jesus College is in the

heart of town

Location

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About British Cuisine Yes, fish and chips Bangers and mash Full English Breakfast included

in your accommodation fee Cream Tea and Scones

Food

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Class Schedule Classes usually all day Mondays and

Wednesdays, with excursion days in between and film night twice a week

Subject The literature of fantasy The relationship between this city and

its writers The current cultural connection to this

literature

Expectations Academic program Attend lectures and field trips

Academics

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Academics

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For 163 Two midterms A final examFor 198 Extended, guided journal writing A final group project

See Syllabus* for Grading Policy Textbooks Required Reading & homework

assignments Tentative schedule of classes

and field trips

Advice from instructors Do your reading before program

start Don’t wait until the last minute

to do your assignments

*Syllabus subject to change

Academics

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Week One Start of Term Feast Guided Literary Walking Tour Visit to Christchurch, including

the Great Hall Sunset River Cruise, with picnic

dinner Alice’s Day celebration in Oxford

Field Trips & Excursions

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Week Two Guest Lecturer Diane Purkiss

discussing The Inklings The Bodleian The Ashmolean The Pitt-Rivers Museum Long weekend

Field Trips & Excursions

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Week Three Stonehenge with private inner-

circle access Wilton House with private,

before opening hours guided tour

Lunch in the Country Harry Potter Studio Tour

Field Trips & Excursions

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Week Four High Tea at the Randolph Hotel Magdalen College with a walk in

the Deer Park End of Term Feast Punting and Picnic Play Day

Field Trips & Excursions

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Accommodations Single rooms with ensuite facilities

Internet Either wifi or ethernet

Laundry Onsite

Other Airfare Booking Arrival instructions and more info

in Program Specific Guide

Program Logistics

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Fees & Funding

See breakdown onlineFUNDING

• Financial Aid• Study Abroad

Awards• Scholarships

• More info online

Fees do not include: Airfare, airport transfers, books, & incidentals Personal travel during and outside of program dates Entertainment expenses including alcoholic beverages,

and personal purchases Expenses for medical and other emergencies Medical expenses for special needs

Fees include: Lodging in shared rooms at various types of

accommodations—hotels, hostels, homestays (tentative)

Transportation for program related field trips and excursions

Meals during most field trips and some program activities

Entrance fees, tickets for performances, and guided tours by regional specialists

Cultural activities and lessons by local educators Travel health and accident insurance Travel Guide to England UC Davis Study Abroad

Award Deadline: March 6th!

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Enrollment

Enrollment Period:January 8 – April 4, 2014Start your enrollme

nt online• First completed,

first reserved• Limited space in

program

Enrollment Materials: 1 photo (2" x 2" color headshot) with your

name, program, and 2014 written on the back. $300 non-refundable deposit (check or money

order made out to "UC Regents") Enrollment Checklist Statement of Intent to Enroll Summer Abroad Contract Health Clearance Unofficial transcript (print from campus online

system) Copy of your valid passport or receipt/proof

that you have applied for one

Enroll by March 6th to be eligible to apply for the

UCD study abroad award.

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