Kilts, Kings & Castles A Sociology Study-Tour of Cities, Towns & Villages in Scotland & England
SUMMER: July 10 to July 26, 2008
The study-tour will introduce students to the rich heritage of British urbanization and urbanism, rural-urban relationships, city planning and land use policy, and the built community environment. It will focus specifically on five cities and towns in Scotland and England: Edinburgh, Scotland; Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England; Ambleside, England; York, England; and London, England.
The program will include analysis of social, economic, and environmental issues as they relate to urban and rural change. Included are city tours (by coach and by foot), rural hikes (Hadrian’s Wall, the mountains of the Lake District), historical site excursions (e.g., Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace, York Cathedral and York medieval walls, Stonehenge, London’s Docklands development area), museum visits (in Edinburgh, York, and London), and guest lecturers by British professors.
Application Deadline: February 15, 2008, although late applications may be taken. Contact the International programs Office on available space. Application requires a $250 deposit to secure a spot. Group limit is 15 students.
Go to the Applications page to find out how to get an application.
Most seminars are open to all majors and minors, not simply those whose field/s matches the department/s granting credit. For continuing UWSP students a minimum GPA of 2.25 is required.
Priority is given to regularly registered UWSP students, but students from other universities and community members are welcome to apply. All participants will be registered in a college course, for credit or audit at the same cost, and will be expected to participate in the program at an intellectual level.
We do work on a first come, first serve basis, so early registration is strongly advised. Priority is given to regularly registered UWSP and UW-System students, but others, may participate either for credit or as auditors on a space-available basis and at the same cost. All participants, whether students or auditors and regardless of age, must be able to participate in the program at the college level, and stand up to the considerable physical rigors of this course (carrying your luggage on public transit systems and extensive walking are common).
SOCIOLOGY 395/595 Special Topics in Sociology: Cities, Towns, and Villages in Britain
Study tour of cities, towns, and villages in Great Britain (Edinburgh, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Ambleside, York, and London), plus several side trips. Analysis of British urbanization and urbanism, rural-urban relationships, city planning and land use policy, and the built urban environment. Focus on social, economic, and environmental variables as they relate to contemporary British community life. Includes city tours, historical site excursions, museum visits, and guest lecturers.
Dr. Robert Wolensky rwolensk@uwsp.edu 715-346-2708
Dr. Robert Wolensky has directed five UWSP semester abroad programs to London, Sydney, Krakow, and Munich, and has led study-tours to Britain, Italy, and China. Dr. Wolensky holds a Ph D. in Sociology from Pennsylvania State University with a specialization in Community and Urban Sociology. He has been at UWSP 31 years and is a Professor of Sociology and Co-Director of the Center for the Small City at UWSP.
Approximately $3,795–$4,295 Estimation based on 15 participants
Cost Includes:
Minnesota residents may apply for reciprocity. Click here for latest price estimates
Students wishing to stay in Europe after the program is completed may do so with an extra charge for airfare, although they will have to arrange and pay for their own room, board, travel and other expenses during the extra days.
Up to ten weeks before the start of the program, all fees except the initial $250 deposit will be refunded. After the time, tuition, airline, tour costs and housing charges are assessed. If the program would be cancelled, all fees will be refunded. Because exchange rates and airline prices fluctuate, International Programs reserves the right to cancel, surcharge, or to alter the program.
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