Bath, England

Also see: Advanced Studies in England

Faculty Contacts: Peter Cummings, English; John Shovlin, History; Michelle Rizzella, Psychology (Sixteen-week program offered every semester or for a full academic year. Also available as a full-year honors program, see the Center for Global Education for details.)

Hobart and William Smith Colleges have a special affiliate relationship with ASE, Advanced Studies in England, which in turn is affiliated with University College, Oxford, to provide opportunities for students to participate in a semester length program in Bath. This program is based in the beautiful 18th century city of Bath, where students are integrated into British culture through living in the city, having membership of the University of Bath Student Union, and through volunteer opportunities in the area. This program incorporates a two week residency at University College, Oxford University, and one week in Stratford-upon-Avon.

PROGRAM DATES
Fall) August 27 to December 15, 2001 (Spring) January 28 to May 25, 2002

ACCOMMODATIONS
Students reside in furnished residential flats in the City of Bath. All of the housing is on a self?catering basis which means that students are very quickly immersed in the commercial world of the city.

EXCURSIONS In addition to the Oxford residency, all students on the program spend four days in Stratford-upon-Avon where they will spend most of their time in one of three Royal Shakespeare theatres. Students will attend five or six plays and other sites managed by the Shakespeare Trust. In addition, there will be course related study visits and trips to London, a series of Welsh Border castles, Hampton Court, the Lake District, Oxford, Cornwall and other locations.

ELIGIBILITY
The program is open to Juniors and Seniors with exceptionally well qualified Sophomores eligible in the spring program. Entry requirements are a 3.0 GPA and two academic recommendations. Please note that competition for the program is very high and there are a limited number of spaces each semester for HWS students. A solid academic record as reflected in the GPA and a carefully written essay are important parts of a successful application.

APPROXIMATE COSTS
Participants will be charged the regular tuition, $500 administrative fee, and room and board fees (prorated for the longer term). This charge covers credit for a four course semester, housing, a meal allowance, all fees charged by ASE, and all excursions required as part of the program. Students' regular financial aid will be applied to the charges for this program with some adjustments with respect to work study. The cost for Fall 2001 or Spring 2002 is $16,332. Additional costs include airfare, trainfare to and from bath, books and materials and personal independent travel and expenses. These additional costs vary according to individual needs and tastes, but we estimate a total of at least $2350.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Students who participate in this program can select courses from classical studies, the fine arts, history, literature, philosophy/religion, politics, women's studies, psychology/education and independent studies. A special division of the ASE program offers two courses in education: "The Theory and Practice of Teaching in England" and a school placement practicum in a local primary or secondary school. Highly qualified students may also able to participate in internships. These are primarily for students interested in architecture, town planning and museum work. For specific information about courses and the program, please pick up the "Advanced Studies in England" program booklet from the Office of Off-Campus Programs in Coxe Hall.