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Study Abroad - Programs
Summer 2004
London ENGL (Yagoda)
June 10, 2004 - July 10, 2004


Program Overview

It would be hard to argue with the proposition that London is the most exciting city in the world. It is certainly the one with the richest literary heritage and most vibrant press. This program tackles literature through an in-depth look at what many critics consider to be the greatest novel of the greatest London novelist, Charles Dickens. And it immerses itself in the rambunctious world of English newspapers, from the tabloids to the Times--all of them based, of course, in London.

All classes meet in the University of Delaware's London Centre, a well-equipped and fully-wired facility in the heart of historic Bloomsbury. But there will be frequent excursion throughout the city. Students will be provided with passes for London buses and the Underground, so they can explore on their own as well. Classes will meet Monday through Thursday, leaving the weekends free for travel around the United Kingdom and Europe.

Students will live in double rooms in a central London hotel. Most meals will not be provided.

There is no city like London—the theater, the shopping, the mix of people, and the heritage. And it’s at its best in June, with the flowers blooming and an average temperature of 68 degrees. A London Summer Session provides the perfect opportunity to get closely acquainted with this amazing city.

Courses
Students must enroll in all courses for credit and a grade; pass/fail and audit registration is not permitted.

Honors credit may be available. Check with the faculty director and the Honors program for prior approval (before departure).

All students must enroll in 6 credits, as well as the 0-credit UNIV course.

ENGL409 - Topics in Journalism: The British Press (3 cr.)
England boasts no fewer than eleven national daily newspapers. (The U.S., by comparison, has only three.) They range from the most scurrilous scandal sheets to high-toned broadsheets like The Times and The Guardian. The journalistic culture is marked by cutthroat competition, news coverage that has an admitted political slant, a sometimes mystifying attitude toward "the truth," and fierce loyalty--every British household swears by the newspaper it receives. Through a consideration of the history of the British press and a detailed examination of the papers today--always comparing them with their U.S. counterparts--the class will explore the way the press both reflects and determines the concerns of the larger society.
Prerequisite:ENGL 110
Restrictions:May be repeated once for credit when topics vary. Counts towards English major only as part of the journalism concentration.

ENGL480 - Seminar: The Great London Novel: Our Mutual Friend (3 cr.)
Our Mutual Friend was Charles Dickens' last completed novel. It was also the one most strongly linked to London. In it Dickens explored every stratum of the city's social world and--seemingly--every corner of its geographical landscape. Along with examining the book from a variety of perspectives, we will retrace Dickens' steps, metaphorically and literally--examining some of the works and the period of his that led up to the novel, and visiting many of the places he wrote about. A bonus is that the class meets next door to Dickens House. Now a museum dedicated to the author's life and times, it is where Dickens lived when he composed some of his greatest works.
Satisfies the following requirements:
Second Writing

SOCI467 - Topics in Journalism: The British Press (3 cr.)
Cross-listed with ENGL 409.
Requirements
Applicants should have a G.P.A. of at least 2.0 (on a 4.00 scale). We encourage freshmen to apply! For all participants, a formal application is necessary, including a deposit, one transcript (non-University of Delaware students only), and one recommendation. An interview may be conducted in person or by telephone.

Study abroad at the University of Delaware is highly competitive. See here for an overview of the acceptance process. If you are not selected for your first choice program, we recommend moving your application and deposit to another program (by emailing your request to studyabroad@udel.edu).

London ENGL (Yagoda) Program Costs
Participants in the London ENGL (Yagoda) program will be charged University of Delaware tuition for one Summer Session and the program fee. The program fee usually covers round-trip airfare, housing, and all excursions but does not include transportation to/from the group's initial departure airport. Your specific program fee may or may not include these and other items, check with the faculty director for details.

A $200 deposit towards the program fee must be paid by no later than March 12, 2004 , although we recommend that you pay your deposit within three working days of submitting your application. The deposit is non-refundable if you are admitted into the program. The program acceptance list will be available approximately two weeks later. See below for additional program fee and tuition payment deadlines.

UD students pay all program fee deposits by direct bank transfer via this website: http://www.udel.edu/studyabroadpayments. Non-UD students should send a check, payable to the University of Delaware, to CFIS, Elliott Hall, 26 East Main Street, Newark, DE 19716. Credit card payments are not accepted.

  DE Resident Non-DE Resident
Final Tuition based on current year 984 2572
Final Program Fee 2900 2900
UD Registration & Activities Fee 35 35
Final Total 3919 5507

Please note that final program fees are subject to change until the group's departure date. Final program fees may be increased due to airline taxes, fuel surcharges, exchange rates, or changes in the group size.

Scholarships
Need- and merit-based scholarships are available to UD undergraduates on a competitive basis. For more details and to apply for a scholarship, go to our scholarships page (and be sure to submit scholarship materials by the deadlines).
Deadlines
All payments and application materials are due by 5:00pm on the dates listed below:
  • Application and $200 deposit deadline: March 12, 2004
  • $800 deposit deadline: April 2, 2004
  • Final program fee balance due: April 23, 2004
  • Tuition and Registration Fee due: mid-May, 2004
Contact Information
Ben Yagoda
Faculty Director
Department of English
223 Memorial Hall
Phone:(302) 831-2766
Email: byagoda@sigurd.english.udel.edu