Undergraduate Information

Resources: Literary Locations

Winter 2010, English 595: Literary London

Program

This Literary Locations program offers an expedition through the towers, domes, theaters, and temples of London through the eyes of England's most famous writers. We will examine the hustle and bustle of Shakespeare's theatrical world on the South Bank of London, with its fishwives and seamstresses gathering to watch performances about kings and commoners, and explore how this burgeoning center of culture and commerce came to be seen as the modern metropolis that T.S. Eliot describes as an "unreal city." Readings will focus on the poetics of place and space that produce a literary sense of London, as well as on the capital city's relationship to other English locations. At the conclusion of winter quarter, the classroom will shift to the actual locations about which we have read: London, Bath, and Stratford-Upon-Avon. We will walk across Westminster Bridge with Wordsworth and view the reconstruction of the Globe Theater where Shakespeare's plays were performed. Then we will stop in Bath, the city at the heart of Austen's Persuasion, and Tintern Abbey on our way up to Shakespeare's birthplace, Stratford-upon-Avon. Come learn why Samuel Jonson said that "when a man is tired of London, he is tired of life."

Dates

March 19-28, 2010 Course will be taught Winter Quarter 2010.

Location

London, Bath, Stratford-Upon-Avon

Cost

Ohio State Spring tuition plus a Study Abroad Program fee of $2327, which includes airfare from Columbus to London and return from Birmingham to Columbus, hotel accommodations, breakfast, all program activities, excursions, guided tours, museum admissions, local transportation, and supplemental health insurance. The Program fee is due one month prior to the first day of Winter Quarter. Students should bring at least $600 to cover the cost of meals, personal expenses, or purchases

The Program

This Literary Locations program offers students the opportunity to study British poetry, plays, and prose that evoke England as a literary space and then spend nine days in March 2010 exploring the historical and cultural sites that inspired the literature.

Resident Director

Dr. Jennifer Higginbotham (higginbotham.37@osu.edu), Assistant 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. Higginbotham. 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 2010 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). See more information about applying for a passport.

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 697 (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 London, Bath, and Stratford. Breakfast is included every morning at the hotel.

Funding Opportunities for Study Abroad

College of Humanities Study Abroad Scholarships
College of Arts and Sciences Study Abroad Matching Funds
Other funding sources (Click on "Financial Planning" at left)

To learn more about funding resources available to Ohio State students, and eligibility requirements, visit the Office of International Affairs Web site.

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. New and renewal financial aid applicants are encouraged to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) electronically 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. Learn more about using your Ohio State financial aid.

Insurance

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 and is also available online.

Application Deadline

October 31, 2009

Program Coordinator:

Jeff McKibben
Office of International Affairs
614-292-6101
E-mail: mckibben.1@osu.edu