Undergraduate Information
Resources: Literary Locations
Winter 2009, English 595: Literary Prague
Program
A nine-day program in Prague, Czech Republic for students interested in the film and literature of Forman, Hasek, Havel, Hrabel, Jires, Kafka, Kundera, and Vlacil—particularly those artistic representations surrounding the "Prague Spring" of 1968.Dates
March 20-29, 2009. Class will be taught Winter Quarter 2009.Location
Prague, Czech Republic.Cost
Ohio State Winter tuition plus a Study Abroad Program fee TBA, and additional expenses listed belowThe Program
This Literary Locations program offers students the opportunity to study Czech literature and film of the twentieth century, and to spend nine days in March 2009 exploring the rich historical and cultural sites of Prague.
Resident Director
Dr. Kay Halasek (halasek.109@osu.edu), Associate Professor in the Department of English, will teach English 595 and serve as the Program Resident Director.Eligibility
Undergraduate students must be rank two or above, have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and have completed at least ten credit hours in English beyond 110, or obtain permission from the instructor, Prof. Halasek. Graduate students are also eligible if space allows. See below for further course and credit information.Special note for graduating seniors: Because the travel portion of the course extends beyond the end of the winter quarter, seniors planning to graduate in Winter 2009 will not be able to take the course unless they delay their graduation until the Spring quarter.
Important notice about passports: Passports are required for every Ohio State study abroad program. If you do not currently have a valid passport, apply for one immediately. For many study abroad destinations, passport information is required to apply for an entry visa (as early as 6 months prior to departure). For information about applying for a passport, go to http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html.
Courses and Credits
Students will take English 595 (Literary Locations, 5 credits) during Winter quarter. They will also be enrolled in International Studies 697 (5 credits), which will be converted to English 693 (5 credits) at the end of the program abroad.Special note for graduate students. Graduate students outside of the English Department should take English 595; graduate students in English can sign up for either English 693 or 993, instead of 595. They will also be enrolled in International Studies 697 (5 credits), which will be converted to English 693 (5 credits) at the end of the program abroad.
Accommodations
Students will stay in double and triple rooms in centrally-located three star hotels in Prague. Breakfast is included every morning at the hotel.Program Costs
The cost of the program is Winter Quarter tuition plus a Study Abroad Program Fee which will be announced, which includes round-trip airfare from Columbus to Prague, hotel accommodation, breakfast, all program activities/ excursions/guided tours/museum admissions, one cultural performance, local transportation and supplemental health insurance. Students should plan to bring at least $500 to cover the cost of meals, personal expenses. Tuition and the Study Abroad Program fee are due at the beginning of Winter Quarter.Funding Opportunities for Study Abroad
- College of Humanities Study Abroad Scholarships - Application Deadline, mid-January
- College of Arts and Sciences Study Abroad Matching Funds
- Other funding sources (Click on "Financial Planning" at left)
Financial Aid
If you are an eligible student and are paying fees at Ohio State for at least half-time enrollment in an officially recognized Ohio State study abroad program, you will be able to receive most forms of federal, state, and university-controlled financial aid. For further information, please visit the Office of Student Financial Aid, 340 Lincoln Tower, call 614-292-0300, or visit their Web site at http://sfa.osu.edu/. New and renewal financial aid applicants are encouraged to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) electronically at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/. by the March 1 priority deadline. Once you are accepted to participate in an Ohio State study abroad program, you are encouraged to schedule an appointment with a Financial Aid Counselor at 340 Lincoln Tower before you depart. To learn more about using your Ohio State financial aid, go to http://oia.ohio-state.edu/financialaid.htmlInsurance
All students participating on Ohio State study abroad programs will receive supplementary medical insurance, through HTH Worldwide Services. Students are required to maintain their regular insurance coverage while participating on Ohio State study abroad programs. Following University procedure, you will automatically be assessed a fee each quarter for Ohio State Student Health Insurance unless exemption is requested. The provider and terms of the health insurance for study abroad are subject to change.Pre-departure Orientation
Orientation materials will be covered during the English 595 class meetings.Application Information
Applicants must submit the OIA Education Abroad application for this program. An application fee of $150 is due with the application (personal check or money order made payable to The Ohio State University). The application fee will be refunded only if the student is not accepted or submits a written request to withdraw the application prior to the application deadline. The OIA Study Abroad Application is available in the OIA reception area in 100 Oxley Hall or online at http://oia.ohio-state.edu/application.html.Application Deadline
Friday, October 31, 2008Program Coordinator:
Michela Shigley-GiustiOffice of International Affairs
614-292-6101
E-mail: shigley-giusti.1@osu.edu
For more information:
http://www.lonelyplanet.com (click on destination)http://travel.state.gov (click on travel warnings/ consular information sheets)
http://www.cdc.gov/travel (geographic health recommendations)
