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Winter Programs 2019-20

London Winter

December 26, 2019 —January 08, 2020
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This is past program: To apply for a new CCSA program please visit our course search or use the main menu above.

The allure of London at New Year’s draws people from around the world. A center of business and government, of history and culture, of the ancient and the avant-garde, London offers the perfect setting to experience everything from politics and society to science and commerce. England’s history and culture come alive in a set of courses that offer business, healthcare, history and science.

Included are several class-specific activities plus a day trip to such locations as Bath, Stonehenge & Salisbury, Canterbury & Dover or Stratford & Warwick.

Program Package

  • Accommodations: Included.
  • Course-related activities and entrances fees
  • All course-related ground transportation
  • Additional cultural program excursions
  • Health and emergency evacuation insurance
  • Program directors and staff on-site 24/7

CCSA Central Office

Contact Information

Stephen Farley - Applications

Robert Bedard - Payments

Robin Byerly - Travel

Michele Price

Program Director

Michele Price Michele V. Price is a retired CCSA board member and Director of Study Abroad, Emeritus,
Western Oregon University (WOU), where she worked in international education for 20 years.
She often has served as an administrator for CCSA programs as well as participated in many site
visits around the world for education abroad organizations. Now self-employed, she does
consulting work for study abroad providers. With her colleague, Victor Savicki, Professor of
Psychology, Emeritus, WOU, she continues research in the area of study abroad student
reflection. Their work has appeared in several publications. She’s passionate about the
international experience because she has seen how studying or teaching abroad enriches the lives
of students and faculty.

Option 1 — Group Travel

Cost: $1010

Travel together with faculty, staff and other participants from your CCSA program with optional group travel. If you opt for group travel CCSA will purchase a airline ticket from select U.S. cities on your behalf. The airline cost will be included in your final bill from CCSA. In addition to the flight, those that choose group travel also receive transport to/from the accommodation in the destination city and the airport.

You can check our currently available departure cities on our departures page CCSA highly recommends this option for those new to international travel.

Includes:
  • roundtrip air transportation from one of CCSA's designated U.S. departure cities.
  • roundtrip ground transportation between airport and the accommodation site.
  • CCSA faculty and staff to guide you through the immigration and customs process.

Option 2 —Independent Travel:

If you wish to make independent travel arrangements and depart from a city not listed or travel outside the program dates please choose INDEPENDENT TRAVEL from the selection below. You will book your own flights and arrange your own transportation to/from the airport and the accommodation site of the program. This is a great option for going early, staying late, or using airline miles to purchase tickets. We highly recommend participants not fly standby for these programs as a late arrival may negatively impact your grade.

Important Note for Independent Travelers: Please be aware that your check-in date may be up to 24 hours AFTER the program start date (program dates include travel time). Check the CCSA website at https://ccsa.cc/departures for your scheduled date/time check-in.

Visas

Not required for U.S. citizens for less than a 3-month stay. Non-U.S. citizens are responsible for obtaining a visa as needed.

Program Dates
December 26, 2019 —January 08, 2020
Base Price
$3,439

Airfare
$1010
Enrollment Status: CLOSED

Application Deadline
September 27, 2019


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Courses Offered

Communication

Communication in Context: Relationships and Royals
Course Description: Enhance your relational communication skills in London, one of the most thrilling, cosmopolitan, and diverse cities in the world. With the city as our classroom, we will study a variety of relational communication concepts, including relationship development and dissolution; conflict; listening; and verbal and nonverbal expression. Immerse yourself in London's rich cultural traditions by exploring sites such as Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, the British Museum and Warner Brothers Studios Harry Potter Tour. Through different forms of performance, we will examine various relational communication concepts. This course is relevant to any student seeking to improve their relational communication skills.
Dr. Jennifer L. Fairchild | 3 Cr. Hrs. | U
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Public Affairs Policy and Admin / Political Science

Governing after Brexit in London
Course Description: In this class we will examine how the leaders of the United Kingdom attempted to follow through on the 2016 referendum vote to leave the European Union.  Through visits to Parliament, London's City Hall, and other sites, and by meeting with politicians and academics familiar with that process, students will gain an enhanced understanding of the complex issues involved in the divorce from the EU.  And by immersing yourself in the local culture, you will see how Brexit divided Britons from each other and has been affecting the lives of ordinary citizens.
Prerequisite: Completion of one Political Science or Public Administration class for undergraduate credit; enrollment in Political Science or Public Administration graduate program for graduate credit.
Dr. Darrin Wilson | 3 Cr. Hrs. | U/G
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Anthropology

Status: Unavailable
Foodways in London
Course Description: Foodways is a critical investigation of the various intersections between food and culture. Students will examine local and global foodways topics, issues, and debates within the context of an increasingly interconnected world. Understanding the various connections between culture, food traditions, and our food consumption habits helps prepare students for an active and engaged role as socially and environmentally conscious citizens.
TBA | 3 Cr. Hrs. | U
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Business / Management

Status: Unavailable
Entrepreneurship and Innovation in London
Course Description: In today’s hypercompetitive global market, learning how to be an entrepreneurial and innovative business leader gives students a competitive career advantage. Where better to acquire firsthand experience in this field than in this class in England, where we’ll visit sites such as the London Business School, Cambridge, and Oxford.  On site in the UK, you’ll examine the similarities and differences in entrepreneurship practices between the US and the UK and apply entrepreneurship theories with case studies.
Prerequisite: None
Dr. Zhe Zhang | 3 Cr. Hrs. | U
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Chemistry

Status: Unavailable
Chemical History of England
Course Description: This course will focus on the historical scientific and medical museums and hospitals of London, along with the contributions of British scientists and medical professionals. We will observe the wonders and discoveries of early chemistry and the medical fields, including dental, optical, and pharmaceutical, and enrich our minds with the astonishing experiences of scientists in the past and the obstacles and marvels attributed to them. Museum visits will tentatively include the British Museum, the Science Museum, and the History of Science Museum in Oxford.  Field trips are also planned for specialized sites, including the Old Operating Theatre, St Bartholomew’s Hospital, and the Alexander Fleming Laboratory. 
Prerequisite: Completion of one semester of upper-division chemistry study.
Dr. William Ward | 3 Cr. Hrs. | U
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History / Political Science

Status: Unavailable
The Original Brexit: Ireland's 1920 Exit from the British Empire
Course Description: Study the breakup of the United Kingdom in the United Kingdom. In this class, students will explore the often violent relationship between Britain and Ireland from the 1800 Act of Union through the partition of Ireland and the creation of two Irish states under the 1920 Government of Ireland Act. By visiting historic sites (such as Parliament and museums in London) as well as field trips to sites of cultural interest (such as the London Irish Centre), students will gain an appreciation of the historical complexities of the British-Irish relationship and the evolving interaction between the Irish and English people.
Prerequisite: Completion of three hours of political science/government courses.
Dr. Andrew Sanders | 3 Cr. Hrs. | U
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