Date

January 2 – 18, 2008

DESCRIPTION

This 3-credit course immerses students in the world of London theatre. During your stay you will see new London productions of eight plays including musicals, comedies and serious drama. Lectures on contemporary British playwrights and London stagecraft by local experts will accompany the plays, as will class discussions. This program includes excursions to Canterbury/Dover and Cambridge, as well as tours of the most popular sites in the city. Class lectures will be held at local cafes, keeping the atmosphere light and intriguing.

CREDITS

3 Mason credits in ENGL 202, 302H, 360, 449, 513, 302, 685, or THR 497.

See Mason course catalog for description and prerequisites of the courses.

HOUSING

Students will stay in double or triple occupancy accommodations

FACULTY

Prof. Debra Shutika , Department of English, GMU

ELIGIBILITY

The program is open to George Mason University and non-Mason students of all levels, staff, faculty, and alumni, as well as the general public. To obtain credit, you need at least a 2.25 GPA.

COST

Program Fee: $4,095 ($4,145 for Non Mason Students)

The program fee includes:

• Round-trip international airfare between Washington, D.C. and London
  Double or triple occupancy rooms in tourist-class hotel
• Daily continental breakfast
• Welcome dinner
• Tuition for 3 Mason credits
• Transport to/from the airport in London
• Transportation to/from academic-related sites in London via public transportation
• London theater tickets and pre-performance discussions for two shows
• Day trips and excursions to Cambridge, Dover & Canterbury
• International Student Identity Card
• Travel guidebook for London
• Assistance of an on-site Mason Faculty Director
• Limited Emergency Evacuation Insurance
• Mandatory Pre-departure Orientation (December 8, 2007)

The fee does NOT include:

• Personal expenses
• Academic supplies
• Mandatory health insurance that will cover you while abroad
• Alcoholic beverages during any planned group meal

Visit your Financial Aid Office to see if financial aid applies.

Financial aid may apply, visit the financial aid office at your home university for details. Center for Global Education - Mason Abroad Scholarships available.

Center for Global Education - Mason Abroad reserves the right to make any necessary changes including adjustments in cost in the event that unforeseen circumstances arise.

CGE reserves the right to raise its program fees in light of currency fluctuations or any other unforeseen circumstances.

APPLICATION & DEADLINE

Deadline: October 5, 2007

Participants who submit a completed application (Center for Global Education - Mason Abroad application and all required application materials) by September 14, 2007 will receive a $100 discount off the program fee.

Questions? Check our Frequently Asked Questions web page!

To apply, first, consult the "How to Apply" section and, second, complete the online Center for Global Education - Mason Abroad application. You must pay the non-refundable $75 application fee and the non-refundable airline deposit for your application to be considered.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For more information contact:
Program Officer: Marie Alice Arnold