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Fiction into Film

London, United Kingdom

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Program Terms:

WinTerm

Budget Sheets

WinTerm

Dates / Deadlines:

Term	Year	App Deadline	Decision Date	Start Date	End Date
WinTerm	2014	10/15/2013**	Rolling Admission	TBA	TBA
** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.

Fact Sheet:




Language of Instruction:	English	Minimum GPA:	2.0
Class Eligibility:	Junior, Senior, Sophomore	Language Courses Offered:	No
Internships Available:	No	Faculty Led:	Yes
Exchange Program:	No

Program Description:

The Program

London, one of the greatest cities in the world, is frequently depicted Tower Bridge - London

in fiction and film. This course, Fiction into Film, examines literary and cinematic portrayals of England's capital city. The 3-week WinTerm course combines classroom instruction, online delivery, and onsite tours. Students will analyze a variety of texts, visit locations depicted in literature and film, and better appreciate the power of place in storytelling.

Eligibility

Sophomore status at time of participation
Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA

Course Information

Upon successful completion, students will receive 3 credits for LIT 208 - Fiction into Film. Grading will be based upon written assignments, class participation, quizzes, a formal essay and an exam. Written assignments will make up 80% of the final grade and the final exam will be 20% of the final grade.

Program Fee

The final program cost will be determined by the number of participants, shortly after the application deadline. The program cost includes instructional fees, health insurance, housing, cultural activities and airfare.

Passport fees, meals and personal expenses (includes local transportation) are not included in the program costs and are paid directly by the students. See budget sheet (above) for cost details.

Students are eligible for financial aid in WinTerm. For more information, meet with a financial aid counselor in 210 Bowman Hall.

Lodging and Meals

Students will be staying in furnished student housing in London and London Eye

will be responsible for purchasing daily meals. The student housing will be equipped with cookware and utensils.

Passport/Visa/Travel

All students must have a valid U.S. passport for entrance into England. The current passport fee is $135. If you already have a U.S. passport, be sure to check the dates of validity. It must be valid for at least six months beyond the return date to the U.S.

Faculty Leader Information

Professor: Dr. Joan Navarre

Email: navarrej@uwstout.edu

Phone: 715.232.1467

Office: 219A Harvey Hall