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London: The City Experience

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Program Details

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Term Ìý	Spring 2018
Credit Ìý	HIST 379/679,Ìý3 shÌý
Class Sessions	Wednesdays, January 17-March 7, 2018, 3-4 pm, MG 304
Travel Dates	MarchÌý9-15, 2018
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Passport	Required

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Program Eligibility

GPA	2.5
Grad credit	Yes
Non-ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Ìý	No
Pre-requisite	NoneÌý
Student Year	Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior

About Program

What you will learn

The history of monarchy and empire have shaped the United Kingdom, providing you opportunities to understand the power of nationalism, identity, commerce, and empire to divide and unite people.Ìý This Study Abroad Course explores the politics, society, law, and culture of London by visiting the great city itself.Ìý You’ll experience many famous landmarks, such as Westminster, Windsor Castle, the Tower of London, the British Museum, and the Globe Theatre made famous by William Shakespeare.

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Entry Requirements

Passport required—Must be valid until at least September 30, 2018.Ìý

Visa required if not a US citizen

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Health Insurance

You must have international health insurance for the time you will be on your program. Only two options are approved to meet this requirement:

• ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ student health insurance
• A supplemental policy (Patriot Travel Medical) purchased through

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Health Precautions

Walking/mobility - Expect to walk 5-8Ìýmiles per day.Ìý It is not consecutive but scheduled throughout the day, sometimes over uneven, hilly terrain and up/down flights of stairs.

Dietary -ÌýSome meals are included in the program cost.Ìý Contact Kim McDanielÌýif you have food allergies or other dietary restrictions.ÌýÌý

Accessibility and accommodation may be very different than that found in the United States.Ìý Please for questions on the availability of accommodations for your specific situation.

PLEASE NOTE Ìý It is your responsibility to request accommodation from the DRC; faculty and staff are not legally permitted to inquire about such needs.Ìý Requests should be made as early as possible so there's sufficient time to arrange accommodations in your location.

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Costs & Dates

Estimated Cost*	$3,040 per person if committed by November 17, 2017
Included in the program	Round trip airfare from Chicago, in-country transportation, lodging (double/triple/quad occupancy), entry fees to scheduled sites,Ìýsome meals
Application Deadline	EXTENDED to October 22, 2017
Payments	Ìý
Non-refundable Deposit	$125 due when accepted, paid to ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ.Ìý Last day to submit: November 10, 2017
Remaining payments	$2,915 paid to EF Tours.Ìý Last day to confirm with EF: November 17, 2017 EF has a variety of payment plans.Ìý Information on these is available by contacting Study Abroad and Outreach.

*Early bird discount from EF Tours.Ìý Costs are higher for students 30 and older; please contact Study Abroad and Outreach for details.

ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ reserves the right to adjust the cost or arrangements of this program due to insufficient enrollment or circumstances beyond the University's control.Ìý For details about this or individual withdrawals, see Cancellations and Withdrawals.

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Important Dates

Passport copy deadline: December 1, 2017Ìý Failure to meet this deadline will result in removal from the group flight and possible increased costs.

Pre-departure meeting:ÌýTBA during Spring 2018Ìý

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Academics

Credit offered

HIST 379 - Counts as an upper-division elective for HIST and Pre-Law majors or HIST minors.Ìý

HIST 679 - Counts towards completion of a MA in History

Please check with your academic advisor for more information on how this Course fits your specific academic needs.

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Class sessions

Active class participation, including contribution to discussions and attendance, is expected in all phases of the Course.Ìý Students are responsible for completing pre-departure assignments including readings and discussion participation, attendance and active participation during on-site visits, guest lectures and activities, and post-return assignments.Ìý Questions about course content should be directed to Dr. Jennifer McNabb.

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