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STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT NEW PALTZ LONDON, ENGLAND Location: London is the center of commercial and artistic life in Great Britain. It is justly famous for its parks, monuments, museums, concert halls, and theatres. It is truly one of the greatest cities in the world. Students in the program have the opportunity to study and explore this great city, enjoying the almost unlimited possibilities of this cultural center. The seminar takes place in and around the city of London. Regular classes are held at the University of London Seminar Centre. Trips are planned outside the city to, among others, Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, Camden Lock, Bath, and other informal local visits, including walking tours of London's famous parks. Purpose To explore British Theatre through its cultural and creative traditions. To examine British Theatre from a distinctly English cultural and historical perspective. To encourage students to discover their own London through field lectures, visits to historic buildings, and museums. Orientation An optional pre-departure orientation will take place several weeks prior to departure. Seminar members will be instructed in the various expectations of the course, as well as the nitty-gritty details of exchanging money, what to wear, food, weather, etc. When: The program takes place during intersession in the first part of January, for two weeks. Qualifications Students wishing to participate in the seminar for credit must be students in good standing at an accredited college with above average academic record. Curriculum The program is a two-week seminar in London in January, covering the historic and cultural traditions inherent in British Theatre. Program directors will select plays which offer unique insight into those traditions a seen in the theatre. the seminar will discuss six plays in depth. Other plays are added to the seminar as they become available. Tickets will include the best available at the Royal Shakespeare Company, as well as other interesting works in the West End, Fringe, and experimental theatres. Credit Three upper division liberal arts credits (SUNY/New Paltz students may satisfy GE I and II Aesthetic Expression.) Participants from non-SUNY campuses are recommended to meet with their academic advisor to determine if credits earned on a SUNY, New Paltz program are transferable. Credits are automatically transferable between SUNY campuses. Insurance Students must have approved insurance coverage while abroad. SUNY medical insurance is available and the SUNY Evacuation/Repatriation Insurance is mandatory. Expenses The program cost is approximately $1,399.00, not including application, fees, and tuition. Price includes round-trip airfare, hotel, theatre tickets, transfers, lectures, guest speakers, admission to special events. Full-time SUNY New Paltz students may add the seminar to their spring semester. Financial Aid: Financial aid awarded by your home campus may be used to defer the charges for tuition and program fee, pending receipt of actual Financial Aid funds. All other costs of program must be met by personal funds as required, pending reimbursement upon receipt of actual Financial Aid funds, if applicable. Housing Participants will stay at the President Hotel, Bloomsbury Square. The hotel is well maintained and the staff is friendly and helpful. Rooms are all doubles (single supplement available) with private bath. Meals: Limited room service; continental breakfast included with room. Traditional English breakfast is available as an additional supplement. Free Time Ample free time is provided seminar members to discover their own London or to pursue special interests that they may have. Whether at the Food Halls, of Harrods, and Fortnam and Mason's; or the designer's shops on King's Road; or the outdoor antique booths on Portabello Road; or "grunge" stalls at Camden Lock; or the elegant Victorian interiors of public houses (pubs), participants are encouraged to come away with a special insight into this culture. Applying How: Submit the SUNY Application for Overseas Academic Program to the Office International Education, along with a non-refundable $25.00 application fee. Upon receipt of all supporting documents, your completed application will be reviewed for admission into your desired program. You will receive the results of our decision as soon as possible after your admission review. When: Early application is always recommended! The Office of International Education will begin making admissions decisions starting October 1 for Spring programs. Completed applications will be reviewed on a "first come, first serve" basis, subject to available space in the program. Interested? Contact: The Center for International Programs State University of New York at New Paltz New Paltz, NY 12561-2443 Phone: 914 257-3125 Fax: 914 257-3129 E-mail: international@newpaltz.edu World Wide Web: http://www.studyabroad.com/suny/np/sunynphome.html