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Chowan launches off-campus study in London
JUST IMAGINE spending an entire
semester in a cultural capital of Western
civilization! With a backdrop of castles
and towers, up to sixteen Chowan
students will have the opportunity to study in
London for a spring semester, beginning in 1998.
The vibrant city retains the color, character and
charm that historically have set London apart from
all other cities. Students who can call London a
second home begin to see themselves on a global,
not a regional stage. They have embarked on an
exploration of their world and of themselves.
Recently approved by the Chowan Curricular
Committee, the program was originally designed by
Louisiana College and Mississippi College as a
foreign study program that combined stimulating
academic activity with a rich cross-cultural learning
experience. With Mississippi College preparing for
a broader program of their own, Chowan has been
given the opportunity to partner with Louisiana
College in the venture.
Students will study in London under British
and U. S. faculty members who design courses that
make London the classroom. The program runs
from mid-January to mid-April every year. British
history, London museums and galleries, overseas
Program involves both course
work and experiential learning
to develop self-knowledge,
confidence and
cross-cultural skills.
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median, theatre and parliament experiences are
incorporated into the courses taught by British
professors.
U. S. professors teach courses in literature,
history, science, religion, music and other disci
plines. Field trips will include visits to such famous
locations as the Globe museum, London Tower,
Royal Society, Kew Gardens, Stratford, Cambridge,
Dover, Canterbury and Hampton Court.
Students will stay six weeks in central London
at St. Margaret’s, a bed and breakfast hotel near the
British Museum and the University of London, and
four weeks with a British family. During the home
stay, small groups of students move to the London
suburbs and commute to classes on the Tube.
Interaction with a British host family gives students
an opportunity to learn first-hand about British life
while sharing meals, conversation and ideas.
During midterm break students tour England,
Scotland and Wales, Visits include the Lake District,
York, Bath, Stratford and Stonehenge in England;
Edinburg in Scotland; and Camaervon Castle in
Wales
Students must enroll in a minimum of four
credit courses. Each student will earn from 12-15
hours of academic credit and return to their home
campus having studied in a major European city
with all the knowledge and outlooks that can only
be gained through an overseas experience.
The rapidly expar)ding staff of Information Technology recently held, an Open House to
introduce new employees to the campus community. Paving the electronic way are: (front,
l-r) Brian Jernigan, director of technical services, Dr Andrea Eason, executive director,
Sherry Duncan, database administrator; (rear, l-r) Jay Howell, network administrator, Tim
Walters, technology support specialist, and Carol Joyner, secretary.
The study-abroad program is a “first” for
Chowan. Other institutions, who have overseas
programs involving both course work and experien
tial learning, report many advantages to students,
faculty and the school. Students develop self-
knowledge, confidence, and cross-cultural skills.
The program develops an introductory
knowledge of world history and cultures; and
understanding of contemporary issues of global
significance; competence in cross-cultural skills.
The program develops and introductory
knowledge or world history and cultures; and
understanding of contemporary issues of global
significance; competence in cross-cultural communi
cation and recognition of differing cultural values,
and a deeper understanding of a particular world
region, including its geography, culture, history, and
political, economic and environmental systems
It exposes a student to the integration of
academic and experiential learning; the practical
application of academic learning while living and
studying in a larger intellectual and cultural
framework; and increases the ability to commimi-
cate clearly through the written and spoken word.
Students will understand and respect the
diversity of world communities, including the
commonality of human problems and the interrela
tionships of nations and peoples, and appreciate
their contributions, values and accomplishments.
London Semester students will pay the amount
regularly charged by the host institution plus
approximately $1,000. An exceptional program, the
London Semester compares favorably ti other
schools charging a great deal more for fewer
opportunities and experiences.
According to Dr. Connie Douglas of Louisiana
College, “Alumni who have participated in the
London Semester regularly report that it was the
highlight of their college education ” Approximately
125 Louisiana students have participated in the
program and many have reported to Douglas that
during job interviews it was clear that the London
experience was an influential element in obtaining
positions
In addition to the personal and professional
advantages that students will gain from the
experience, they will also have the opportunity to
develop relationships that will last a lifetime.
Homecoming festivities at Louisiana regularly
include reunions of London Semester alumni.
Program to
be offered
each year
from mid-
January to
mid-April
Students
will tiave
opportunity
to tour
England,
Scotland
and Wales
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