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The College of New Jersey and the Department of English, in collaboration with The Summer School, is pleased to announce the 2009 Summer Program in England.
Summer Study in "The Castle" England
LIT-370: Special Topics "Literary Landscapes in British Literature "
July 10, 2009 - August 7, 2009
First Interest Session: October 23, 2008 - 4:00pm - Social Sciences 103
“This was one of the best experiences of my life. I never thought I could learn so much about myself and make such amazing friends in such a short amount of time…Standing on the cliffs of Whitby, listening to Dr. Tarter read and seeing what Stoker saw as he wrote Dracula, is one of the coolest things I have ever done. (and that's coming from a science major!)
… What was it like to live in a castle? Everything I thought it would be and more!You feel like you're living in that dream you had as a little kid.”
--Amber Gietter (sophomore, Chemistry major)
LIT 370: Special Topics: “Literary Landscapes in British Literature ”
4 credit hours (1 academic unit) - Liberal Learning elective
Open to ALL MAJORS
Would you like to study abroad in England during the summer, live in a castle, and join us as we bring literature to life?
This is an opportunity for students of all majors to live in England and study some of the country's most fascinating literature. This year it is being held at the beautiful Harlaxton "Castle" in the Midlands, where courses have been held for the past 6 years .
We will be reading four literary texts and bringing this literature to life as we visit many literary landscapes, including:
- Mystical Stonehenge
- the Tor and Abbey of Glastonbury
- the medieval cities of Canterbury and Winchester
- the dramatic Cornish coast
- Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-Avon
- and the magical Sherwood Forest
Three days in the magnificent Lake District include trips to Wordsworth's house, his little country school of Hawkeshead, and walks along the lakes. Four days in Cornwall include trips to Merlin's Cave, King Arthur's Castle ruins in Tintagel, St. Nectan's Glen, the Museum of Witchcraft in Boscastle, and the magical Minster Wood.
Weekends are free for your own travel plans in England and/or Europe.
Dr. Michele Tarter, Program Director, is an Associate Professor of English at the School of Culture and Society.
Students live at Harlaxton Manor and receive three meals per day there (you will be responsible for a few lunches and dinners while on class trips). This also includes a formal, elegant dinner banquet in the castle ballroom at the conclusion of our stay. Accommodation at Bed and Breakfast's while on trips is included.
The program cost is $
- Initial Desposit: $ paid by January 30, 2009
(Initial Deposit includes a $170 non-refundable administrative fee)
- Second Deposit: $ paid by February 27, 2009
- Last Depsoit: $ paid by March 27, 2009
Includes:
- Accommodation at Harlaxton Manor and all Bed and Breakfast's
- Three meals/day, except for a few lunches and dinners on class trips
- Transportation for all class trips, and Shuttle to/from Heathrow Airport
- All entrance fees and tickets on class tours and excursions
Does NOT Include:
- $1776 - TCNJ Tuition (based on TCNJ In-State Tuition)
(TCNJ Tuition can be paid on-line by credit card or in-person to The Office of Student Accounts - Green Hall 119)
- Airfare (will be arranged separately)
(All Deposits MUST be submitted to Scott Sferra or Katie Caperna in The Office of Student Accounts, Green Hall, room 119 by the deadline dates provided)
Below is the breakdown of the cancellation fees and refund amounts:
| Days prior to the start of the program | TCNJ Fee/ISIC Fee (non-refundable) | % of refund | Amount of Refund |
| (back to student) | (back to student) | ||
60-120 |
$170 |
75% |
$ |
30-59 |
$170 |
50% |
$ |
0-29 |
$170 |
25% |
$ |
- An individual cancellation must be made to The Office of International and Off-Campus Programs and the Summer School (Green Hall, room 111) in writing or in person. Cancellation is made effective the date the program provider recieves the cancellation notification from the Green Hall office.
- Should a program be cancelled in writing by TCNJ after the start date, no refund amount can be guarenteed, although TCNJ will make reasonable efforts to seek refunds from third parties for costs not yet incurred.
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- Completion of the Application Packet & Initial Deposit will hold your place in the program - If these items are not submitted on time there is no guarantee there will be a spot for you. All Summer Faculty-Led Programs run on a first come, first serve basis and there are a limited number of students per course. However, there is a waiting list available for most trips.
- All money deposits must be submitted to either Scott Sferra or Katie Caperna. All student Application paperwork must be submitted to Rose Raimundo or Mark Weber.
SUBMIT |
AMOUNT | DATE DUE |
SUBMIT ITEM TO... |
Student Application |
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January 23, 2009 | Rose Raimundo Office of Summer School Green Hall, room 111 |
Initial Deposit |
$ |
January 30, 2009 | Scott Sferra or Katie Caperna Office of Student Accounts Green Hall, room 119 |
2nd Deposit |
$ |
February 27, 2009 | Scott Sferra or Katie Caperna Office of Student Accounts Green Hall, room 119 |
3rd Deposit |
$ |
March 27, 2009 | Scott Sferra or Katie Caperna Office of Student Accounts Green Hall, room 119 |
- The office of International and Off-Campus Programs and the Summer School WILL NOT ACCEPT an incomplete packet . The Medical Exam Report is the only form that can be brought in separately.
- THERE ARE ONLY 20 SPOTS AVAILABLE ON THIS TRIP. This is an extremely competitive program so it is suggested that students have their application finished and prepared for the deadline date posted above.
TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
AVAILABLE |
Follow the checklist in order to make sure you have handed in all the appropriate forms to The Summer School (Green Hall, room 111) We will not accept your Application Packet if there are pieces missing. |
On-Line | |
| Medical Examination Report | Form to be filled out by your physician or by a physician at TCNJ Health Services. If you wish to make an appointment at Health Services, call them EARLY in order to secure an appointment at: 609.771.2483 Your doctor or the TCNJ physician must fill out this form. We will NOT accept a different form than this one. (Have this form filled out as soon as possible, preferably anywhere from 1-6 months before you leave, since appointments fill up near the end of the school year) |
On-Line |
Contact: Professor Michele Tarter
Email: tarter@tcnj.edu
Visit The Office of International and Off-Campus Programs and Summer School, Green Hall, room 111, to request more information on this tour.
For more information on the costs of the program and other Summer Program policies, click HERE.
NOTE: There are only 20 spots available on the trip.
