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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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