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An Exploration of Ancient Greek Culture and Places
HON-351: An Odyssey in Greece
May 22, 2009 - June 10, 2009
First Interest Session:
November 11, 2008
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Hollman Hall 311
Hon 351: An Odyssey in Greece: An Exploration of Ancient Greek Culture and Places
4 credit hours (1 academic unit)
Open to students in any program or major. No prerequisites
This 3-week experience includes visits to the major classical sites of Athens, Olympia, Delphi, and Epidauros, as well as Knossos and other Bronze Age sites in Crete.
The course examines various artistic media and intellectual traditions, especially literature, philosophy, architecture, and decorative sculptural programs, in their concrete physical context, with attention to their religious and cultural functions as well as their social, political, historical, and/or artistic value. The study of ancient texts, ideas, and material culture takes place on site and in the context of the atmosphere of Greece – the food, the climate, the contours of the landscape, the people, the language, the light, and the rhythm of life.
This experience is intended to be a rigorous introduction to Greece, and it will be challenging both academically and physically. Students can expect to be engaged in course and trip related activities every day of the program, and while fun and good cheer will be essential components, the experience is not designed for relaxation or vacation. It is meant to be an exciting and demanding learning experience, but also one that will challenge students on many levels.
Taught by Profs. Lee Ann Riccardi and Glenn Steinberg
Students will be housed in double rooms in hotels in Athens and on trips. In Athens we will be staying in the Thisseo district, in the heart of the old city, a few minutes walk from the Acropolis and Ancient Agora, and in close proximity to the picturesque tourist and shopping area of Plaka. Breakfasts will always be provided, and there will approximately 5 group dinners. Students will be responsible for the rest of their meals.
The program cost is: $ 3,219.00
- Initial Desposit: $850.00
(Initial Deposit includes a $170 non-refundable administrative fee)
- Second Deposit: $1184.50
- Last Depsoit: $1184.50
Includes:
- Accommodation in Athens and on all trips
- Breakfast and 5 dinners
- Transportation for all trips
- All entrance fees and tickets on class trips
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)
TCNJ Summer School offers an optional Summer School Payment Plan for tuition costs. More information about this can be found HERE.
- 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% |
$2244.25 |
30-59 |
$170 |
50% |
$1439.50 |
14-29 |
$170 |
25% |
$634.75 |
0-13 |
$170 |
0% |
$0 |
- 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.
- 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... |
Sign Up for Tour* |
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begins November 17 |
Rose Raimundo Office of Summer School Green Hall, room 111 |
Initial Deposit** |
$850 |
(TBA) |
Scott Sferra or Katie Caperna Office of Student Accounts Green Hall, room 119 |
Student Application |
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January 22, 2009 |
Rose Raimundo Office of Summer School Green Hall, room 111 |
2nd Deposit |
$1184.50 |
January 29 , 2009 |
Scott Sferra or Katie Caperna Office of Student Accounts Green Hall, room 119 |
3rd Deposit |
$1184.50 |
February 26 , 2009 |
Scott Sferra or Katie Caperna Office of Student Accounts Green Hall, room 119 |
* Students MUST SIGN UP before they make their Initial Deposit.
**Students can continue to make deposits AFTER the date provided. HOWEVER, because there is limited space on this tour, students are encouraged to make their initial deposit within this timeframe to secure a spot on the tour.
SUMMER FACULTY-LED TOUR APPLICATION PACKET:
- 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.
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 Lee Ann Riccardi (x2347) or Professor Glenn Steinberg (x2106)
Email: riccardi@tcnj.edu
Email: gsteinbe@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 is limited availability on this trip. It is first come, first serve.
