Expatriate Writers in Southern France

Avignon, Arles & Nimes, France
ENGL 289A / 389A
9 - 16 June 2007 (Term 5)
3 s.h

Avignon, the city of popes and poets, is the starting point for this course which focuses on writers who came to southern France and were inspired by its Roman architecture, troubadours, literature, and breathtaking landscapes. Students will trace this inspiration through literary works by authors including Lawrence Durrell and Henry James and through visits to the colosseum at Nimes and the countryside of Van Gogh's paintings in Arles. Through this intensive course students will discover what Durrell calls "a spirit of place" and will gain an understanding of southern France's influence on expatriate writers.

Faculty Member:  Ms. Pauline Fry

Requirements
ENGL 289A - Students will keep a daily journal, take two quizzes and a final examination on the last day of the course.  This course is open to all students who have successfully completed nine hours of university study.
ENGL 389A - In addition to completing lower-level requirements, upper-level students must complete a term project due at the end of the course. 

This Field Study course is applicable to an upper- or lower-level course for English, humanities, or elective credit.

Registration
Tuition for a three-semester-hour course must be paid to the UMUC-Europe field representative at your education center.  Tuition Assistance and Financial Aid are applicable toward tuition.

Textbooks
Textbooks will be sent to the field representative in the education center at the time of registration for the course.  Texts will cost approximately $60.  Textbooks and prices are subject to change; field representatives should contact the Field Study Office at the time of registration to confirm details. Texts will include:

Monsieur, Lawrence Durrell
Spirit of Place, Lawrence Durrell
A Little Tour in France, Henry James
Travels through France and Italy, Tobias Smollet

Accommodations and Transportation
A fee of approximately $450 will cover hotel accommodations (seven nights, double occupancy with breakfast) and transportation to Nimes, Arles, Fontaine le Vaucluse, Pont du Gard and Mont Ventoux.  A $100 down payment is due with registration; the balance is due by the registration deadline.  UMUC-Europe reserves the right to adjust costs according to the fluctuation of the dollar exchange rate.  If the course is cancelled by UMUC-Europe, payments will be refunded in full.  Students with any questions concerning accommodations are requested to contact the instructor by e-mail: p.fry@flashnet.it.
Transportation to and from Avignon and meals (lunch and dinner) are the responsibility of the student.

Schedule
First class meeting:  Saturday,  9 June at 1800 at:
Ibis Hotel Restaurant
42 Blvd. St. Roch
Avignon
Tel. +33-4-90-85-38-38
Classes will meet daily at 0900 hours at the hotel.

Final class meeting: Saturday, 16 June  13:00.

Important!
Before completing travel plans, it is the student's responsibility to verify with the field representative that the course will be offered on the dates indicated.  A fee of $100 will be charged to students who cancel from the Field Study course after the registration deadline.

••••  Registration Deadline:  25 May 2007  ••••

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