Programme Details

A FEW FACTS ABOUT THE 2009 LONDON SUMMER PROGRAMME

Program Administration: This program is administered directly out of the Office of International Study, in 305 Brownson Hall (north entrance behind Main Building).  It is not administered as a part of the academic year London Program.   Applications are available online: http://www.nd.edu/~ois/Apply/Apply.html or can be obtained by contacting Liz Reagan at Reagan.9@nd.edu , 631-0622.  Fax: 574-631-6744. The Director/Professor Emeritus is Thomas R. Swartz.   His office is 305 Brownson Hall and he can be contacted by phone at 631-7737 (office) 269-445-5104 (home) or @mailed at swartz.1@nd.edu              

Dates:
2009 Program Dates:  May 13, 2009 - June 14, 2009

Costs:Costs: Movements in foreign exchange rates dramatically impact the Programme’s current costs. In 2005 and 2006, in spite of the very unfavorable exchange rates the Programme fee remained unchanged at $6800. The dollar did not strengthen against the British Pound Sterling in 2007, rather the dollar continued to weaken.  In light of this unfortunate exchange rate and the rising costs of air travel, the Programme fee for 2007 increased to $7250. The feel increased for 2008 to $7,900.00.  The 2009 fee has yet to be determined.  Applicants will also be asked to provide a "security deposit fee" of $200.  This $200 fee will be returned to the participant at the end of the program.  Student Accounts will bill each participant directly for the full costs of the program in the March billing cycle.

These fees cover all transportation costs - international air travel from our gateway city NYC, group transfers from Heathrow Airport to residence facilities and return, ground transportation in London (tube/bus passes is provided), and mid term course travel to Amsterdam, Paris, Normandy, and Belfast. The program also covers all residence costs and provides a weekly food allowance.  Additionally, the program provides all theater and other admission fees that are part of courses.  We have in place a book-loan program for participants.  Finally, the program is responsible for housing and an additional food allowance for participants during their mid term travel courses.  Essentially, the program attempts to cover all costs related to the formal program.   It will not reimburse participants for the costs associated with weekend activities that may be organized by the residential staff, performance admission costs that are not part of courses, or personal spending. 

Facilities and Staff: The very impressive academic building is located on Suffolk Street next to the National Gallery just off Trafalgar Square and the residence facilities are located in two wonderful residential neighborhoods, one close to Regents Park and the second close to Kensington Palace Gardens. Each residential flat has its own well-equipped kitchen and as a consequence most participants prepare their own meals.  There is weekly maid-service, including weekly linen service.  Classes in this program, which in 2009 will accommodate 80-90 participants, are taught by many of the same British faculty that participate in the regular academic year program.  Our rectors are exceptionally experienced. They have served in campus residence halls as rectors, one was a rector for the academic year London residence facilities, and of course they have been the mainstays in our residence facilities since our Programme began in 2001.

Course of Study: Participants earn six credit hours.  Many of courses that are offered fulfill one or more University/College requirements.  There are a number of three credit hour courses to select from.  In the May/June 2009 program, these are likely to include three credit hour courses in English Literature, Anthropology/Science/Science Technology and Values, History, Art History, Philosophy/Psychology, Political Science/Peace Studies/Sociology, and two courses in Film, Theater and Television – one of them combining all aspects of FTT. Additionally a large number of one and two credit hour courses that can be bundled together to form a three credit hour course to be used as a general elective is envisioned. Of course, one of the most popular aspects of the program is an intensive mid term travel/study experience. It is during this four-night/five day period that participants travel to Paris, Normandy, Belfast, or Amsterdam.

Some participants enroll in one of the three credit hour courses and three credits of the fine and performing arts by combining one and two credit hour courses. Others chose to enroll in two, three credit hour courses and a few select six, one and two credit hour courses.   All are expected to enroll in six credit hours of academic work that includes an inter-term, study experience.

Information for 2009 Prospective Programme Applicants:
General Facts Sheet
Projected Courses Offerings - a list of courses expected to be offered in Summer 2008