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European Capitals – Summer 2011 Study Abroad

September 6, 2010 by Susan Fernsebner

SUMMER SCHOOL 2011

“EUROPEAN CAPITALS”

LONDON, PARIS,

VIENNA, VENICE and ROME

For the seventeenth time, the Department of History/American Studies and the Department of Political Science/International Affairs are sponsoring a six-credit course that will take students to Europe for twenty-six days during the first term of summer school in 2011.   Students can experience the Europe of yesterday, today, and tomorrow by visiting London, Paris, Vienna, Venice and Rome.  The six course credits are approved for the major programs in History, Political Science, and International Affairs, but students can also used them as elective credit.

THE TRIP – Leaving from Dulles International Airport in Washington on May 9, the group will fly to London for a five-day stay, and then travel to the continent to spend five days in Paris, three days in Vienna, three days in Venice, and five days in Rome.  There will be four days for travel between London and Paris (by train via the Chunnel under the English Channel), Paris and Vienna (by plane), Vienna and Venice (by bus) and Venice and Rome (also by bus).  The group will return to Washington from Rome on June 4.

THE COURSE – This is a unique course for University of Mary Washington students.  It does not duplicate what is already offered on the Fredericksburg campus but relies instead on material and experiences “on site.”  Interdisciplinary in nature and team-taught, this course, by taking advantage of the unique cultural and academic resources that exist in the five capital cities, provides students with unmatched opportunities for study and learning.  Students will be asked to read from texts that contain materials pertinent to the intellectual, cultural, economic, and political contributions the five capital cities have made to European history.  Students will also have the opportunity to attend an artistic performance in several of the cities and assess the artistic contributions of the societies with visits to major museums.

THE FACULTY – An interdisciplinary faculty teach the course.  Professor Porter Blakemore from History and Professor John Kramer from Political Science and International Affairs will accompany the students from city to city.

ELIGIBILITY – “European Capitals” is open to all University of Mary Washington students, no matter their major, who are interested in the history, culture and politics of Europe.  Yet, there are a limited number of places available for this course and spots will be filled on a first-come-first-served basis.

COSTS – Excluding the tuition for a six-credit course, the cost per student will be $5,550.  This fee includes all costs for airfare, lodging and breakfasts, one-day excursions, and most costs for intra-city transportation and admission to museums and cultural sites.

QUESTIONS? – For further details, attend the Study Abroad Fair September 24 in the Great Hall or our information meeting at 5:00 p.m. in Mercer 106 on Wednesday, September 22.  If you are interested or have questions, please contact Mr. Blakemore or Mr. Kramer (at extensions 1588 or 1495 respectively).  The deadline for participation is October 1.

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