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ANNOUNCING

A Course that Includes a Study Tour in England

Ashford University Invites You to Join Our England Tour
May 18 - May 29, 2010

• Part of a course that includes a study tour of England

ENG/HIS 388: "Literary and Historical Developments in 19th Century England"

• Invite a guest to join you for the travel segment of the course; this travel opportunity is also open to Ashford alumni, faculty, staff and friends. Guests are not charged tuition.

Course Dates: May 11 - June 14, 2010

Course Description:

This Destination course explores 19th century British fiction and poetry and important historic developments that contributed to shaping these literary works. In addition to various historical readings and discussion of two novels, Bronte's Jane Eyre and Hardy's The Return of the Native, particular attention will be given to selected works of the Romantic poet William Wordsworth and the Victorian poet Robert Browning, as well as selected reading from Jane Austen and analysis of the movie based on her novel, Pride and Prejudice. An 11-day England Study Tour, which is part of the course, includes several days in London and visits to Grasmere, where Wordsworth wrote; Haworth, home of the Bronte sisters; Dorset, the setting of Hardy's novels, and Bath, a city associated with Jane Austen and her works. (Note: Students may receive course credit to meet the requirement for Ashford University's General Education requirements for Literature, Historical Perspectives, or Multicultural Awareness.)

Course Outcomes/Objectives:

Students will be able to:

1. Summarize and explain distinguishing characteristics and major themes of the Romantic and Victorian literary periods;
2. Describe and analyze the ways that particular literary forms, themes, and characterization in the selected literary works contribute to the works' effectiveness;
3. Identify outstanding aspects of the literary styles of the authors studied;
4. Explain how particular relationships, conflicts, and outcomes in the selected works reflect diverse patterns, conditions, and values in 19th century British culture;
5. Create mature written work that analyzes important aspects of the selected works, demonstrating critical thinking, use of historical perspective, and research methodologies;
6. Develop a set of informed personal observations and reflections about the selected works, and identify ideas applicable to refining an individual world view.

Required Course Materials:

Novels:

• Jane Eyre
• The Return of the Native
• Selected readings from Pride and Prejudiceand analysis of the movie version of the novel

Poetry:

• Selected poetry of Wordsworth and Browning

Historical Perspective:

• Selected readings from library resources

Learning Activities in the Online Course

Week 1:		Reading and "Overview" Discussion Board participation
Week 2:		Reading/Study Tour (On-site lecture/discussion activity)
Week 3:		Reading/Study Tour (On site lecture/discussion activity)
Week 4:		Posting Reflections in Discussion Board
Week 5:		Summary Paper, including literary critique

The England Study Tour is a required component of this course.

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Instructors:
Wayne Clugston, EdD, Adjunct Instructor in English
William Lowe, PhD, Professor of History

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Tour Itinerary:
Our tour connects you to contemporary culture in London—but also gives you an unusual opportunity to explore historic sites, see urban and rural environments in other parts of England, and engage ideas that influenced past English thought and culture.

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Accommodations and Features:
Your England Tour includes:

• Roundtrip coach-class airfare and luxury coach land transportation;
• Accommodation in 3- and 4-star hotels (Single or Double occupancy available);
• All breakfast meals; six lunches and nine dinners;
• Admissions to Dove Cottage, Wordsworth School, Howarth Parsonage, Kelham Island Museum, Hardy's House, Stonehenge, Jane Austen Centre, and Windsor Castle;
• Three-day London Tube Pass; and
• Transportation from London hotel for departure from Heathrow Airport.

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Costs:

Accommodations*, land transportation, meals, and admissions listed above	$1,590 per person
Airfare (Coach) Group rate on American Airlines (Round trip from Chicago O'Hare)**	$689 per person

*	Hotel room Double Occupancy rate is included in the $1,590 total. Add $470 if requesting a one-person room.
**	This is the cost per ticket for round trip airfare from Chicago O'Hare Airport.

In addition, you will also be responsible for paying tuition for ENG / HIS 388. Please note these fees are subject to change. Ashford University reserves the right to change tuition amounts without notice.

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Hotel Websites:

May 19 and 20 — Best Western Castle Green in Kendal, Lake District — http://www.castlegreen.co.uk/
May 21 — Leopold Hotel in Sheffield — http://www.leopoldhotel.co.uk
May 22 — Best Western Falstaff Hotel in Stratford-Upon-Avon — http://www.bestwestern.co.uk/Hotels/Best-Western-Falstaff-Hotel-83794/Hotel-Info/Default.aspx
May 23 and 24 — Holiday Inn Salisbury — Stonehenge in Amesbury — http://www.hisalisbury-stonehenge.co.uk
May 25-28 — Kensington Close Hotel, London — http://www.kensingtonclosehotel.com/

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How to Make Your Study Tour Reservation: Due by March 17, 2010

Please complete the registration form and attach to an email to:

Matthew.Bellino@ashford.edu
Or call: 800-798-0584, ext. 4042.

• Participation is limited to 40 individuals, and must be confirmed with payment of $100 by March 17, 2010.
• Spaces in the Study Tour that are not reserved by students by March 17, 2010 will be offered to Ashford alumni, University personnel and friends.
• Payment:
  • March 17: $100 initial deposit
  • March 30: $1,590 (minus $100 deposit) for hotel, meals, and UK transportation
  • April 2: $689 for airfare

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