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EQ 290 Encounters with Other Cultures:
French Culture, Art, History and Equitation

Tentative Dates: May 11 - May 25, 2010

French culture is different than any other culture in the world. The country's history dates back to ancient times and passes through multiple monarchies, wars and revolutions. The trip is designed to develop an appreciation for the French lifestyle, the country's art, language and history, and to further study the development of educated riding. The focus of the trip will be on observation of and participation in French culture.

Open to all St. Andrews students, students from other colleges, alums, and friends of the college who are in good health and physical condition. In keeping with European customs participants should expect to walk a good distance during the trip and to use bicycles as well as public transportation. The trip is open to all St. Andrews alums and their families and friends as well as other friends of the college. Number of participants 6 – 12. Priority will be given to St. Andrews Equine Business and Therapeutic Horsemanship Majors. Because of the nature of the travel and experiences to be encountered permission of the instructor is necessary. Application and interview required.

Cost: Estimated $3,800*

The tour leader for the course is Professor Jackie Dwelle. She can be reached via email at dwellejm@sapc.edu.

The group on top of the Arc de Triomphe overlooking the Champs-Élysée.

 

Megan Millman, Hayley White and Bridget Hutchens in the chapel at the Château in Chantilly.

Class: Hon 290 and S&BS 290

Learning Outcomes:

  • Learning outcome for the Equine Business Major: Students will demonstrate professional behavior including respecting others, assuming responsibility and exhibiting ethical behavior, while traveling and interacting with their peers, and with people from another country
  • To develop an appreciation for another culture, cuisine, and lifestyle.
  • To increase the ability to travel and cope in a foreign country where the native language is not English.
  • Develop a rudimentary understanding of the French language for the purpose of communicating with native French speakers.
  • Develop an appreciation through the study of the arts (both equestrian and traditional) for the incredible depth of cultural history that has led to the development of today’s complex societies.

Course Requirements:

  • Assigned readings and exercises before departure including study of the geography of the cities and region to be visited. (15%)
  • Daily required meetings of the class to discuss the experiences of the day (15% for participation and attendance)
  • The keeping of a directed and reflective journal on the experience (15%)
  • A paper prior to travel discussing an approved topic pertaining to French history, art or equitation (15%)
  • A paper during the trip describing one aspect of French culture (10%)
  • An interpretative essay in France using local resources for research (10%)
  • A final essay summarizing the experiences of the trip due upon return (20%)

 

  

Itinerary:
(Subject to change)

Day 1 - Depart United States (over-night flight)

Day 2 - Arrive Paris

Days 3 - 5 - Paris (youth hostel accommodation)

Day 6 - Travel to The Loire Valley by train

Days 8 - 13 - Camping in The Loire Valley and Saumur

Day 14 - Return to Paris by Train

Day 15 - Return to the United States

 

Costs: Estimated $3,800

* Please Note: Costs may change according to exchange rates, airfare and other ground costs. This is the best estimate at this time. Travelers will purchase their airline flights directly from the designated travel agent. Tickets must be purchased by Jan 1st (or sooner if necessary). Estimated costs include all major travel in France, accommodation, admission to museums, galleries, national monuments etc. food estimated at $30/day and the travel expenses of the professor. Cost does not include transfers, shots and medications, travel to and from departure city, passport and souvenirs. Since this trip is a course for college credit, loans and other financial aid may be available.

 

Special conditions:

  • HEALTH FORM: Students will only be able to accompany this trip after they have met the requirements of and filled out the forms mentioned in the St. Andrews "Policy on Precautionary Health Care Measures for Travel Abroad." All persons on this trip will be required to fill out a special health form for this trip.
  • ADMINISTRATIVE FEE AND TUITION: Please note that St. Andrews charges $200 "Administrative Fee for Summer International Courses" which must be paid by all persons seeking college credit. This fee is not included in the estimated costs. Students who have not been on a previous summer academic trip or have pursued a prior summer internship will not be charged for the course credit. Otherwise students seeking credit must pay the standard per credit fees.
  • AIRPLANE TICKET: Persons will directly buy their own ticket for the common flight to France from a designated travel agency.
  • DEPOSITS AND REFUNDS: A deposit of $500 will be due by January 1, 2010. Unless the trip is cancelled by the college, this deposit will not be refunded after March 1. Full payment for the trip will be required by April 1. Persons not making the final payment by April 1 will be charged a $100 penalty. Persons who have not made the final payment by April 10 may be cancelled from the trip. Persons who withdraw from the trip after April 1 will not have the initial deposit returned and may get a limited refund according to money already spent in making advanced reservations.
  • HEALTH INSURANCE: Please note that the college requires that all persons traveling overseas be insured through a policy purchased through the college.
  • INDEMNITY AGREEMENT: The College requires each person who travels on an overseas trip to sign an indemnity agreement and to fill out a health form. These documents must be filed with the college before departure on the trip. Persons who have not supplied these forms by their due dates will be unable to travel on the trip and will receive a limited refund according to expenditures already committed.
The tour leader for the course is Professor Jackie Dwelle. She can be reached via email at dwellejm@sapc.edu.
     
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