Economics of Scotland
London, Cambridge, York - England;
Dalkeith, Edinburgh - Scotland
Economics 409 (SS) and Economics 427 (3 cr)
June 11 - July 7, 8 or 9, 2009
Faculty-led: Dr.
Nancy Burnett, Clow Faculty 321, 920-424-1471
Faculty-led: Dr. Lee Van Scyoc, Clow Faculty 324, 920-424-7153
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Explore the development of Great Britain from the stone age to today – from the druids to the Romans to today’s great economy. Visit sites as diverse as a distillery, a woolen mill, roman ruins and one of the great castles and palaces in all of Scotland. Go on a ghost walk, see how people lived in the 1700’s, experience life in a Scottish castle, learn about the lives and history of Scotland and England… and create memories that will last a lifetime. Join a group of UW Oshkosh students and faculty as they...
EXAMINE the philosophical foundations of modern economic theory,
COMPARE original market structures from the middle ages
with the industrialized might of modern manufacturing,
EXPLORE the development of economic conditions
which paralleled economic theory of the time and
EXPERIENCE places illustrative of economic theory and living history in action.
LIVE in Dalkeith Castle!
Are you an Economics Major or Minor?
Apply for the James Grunloh Economics Study Abroad Scholarship
All of the information included here is subject to change. Modifications may be required depending on the exigencies of the situation.
Course(s)
Course Dates
All classes will be taught in the U.K. Students should meet with faculty leaders individually to prepare for the program abroad.
You will meet informally with your faculty leader/s following the family orientation on Saturday or Tuesday. See the orientation materials for times/locations.
Required Courses:
Economics 409 - History of Economic Thought (SS) (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Econ 204 or 209 and Econ 206 or 208 with an average grade of C or better.
Instructor: Lee Van Scyoc
Fulfills a required course or upper division elective credit for economics majors.
Economics 427 - Economic and Social Development of Britain (3 credits)
Prerequisites: Econ 206 or 208 and Econ 207 or 209 with a grade of C or better.
Instructor: Nancy Burnett
Fulfills upper division elective credit for economics majors.
Optional Course
Business Administration 494 -
International Business Study Tour (3 credits)
You may be able to subsitute this course for ECON 427.
Prerequisites: By petition to the COB only; contact Dr. Burnett for details.
International Studies 333 1 unit (cr.)
Study Tour
Prerequisites: none; syllabus
If you request enrollment in this course on the study abroad application, you will be automatically enrolled and will not be contacted about the coursework involved. Assignments for this course must be done independently. Contact the Office of International Education with questions.
Accommodation & Meals
Kent Hall Hotel (London)
Kent Hall is a medium sized hotel 10-15 minutes from central London/Leicester Square by tube/underground (Manor House stop on the Picadilly Line) and only a short walk from the tube station, grocery store, chemist (pharmacy), bagel shop, fruit market, several small stores and a park. Rooms each have 6-7 beds, and many have a safe which will allow you to enter a unique PIN. There is a pay phone in the lobby which will accept American Express calling cards. Laundry service is available for a fee. Breakfast is served daily and is included in your program fee. There is WI-FI access for a fee; you will need to use internet cafes in London. Address: 414 Seven Sisters Road, London, N4 2LX; Tel: 011-44-20-8802-0800; Fax: 011-44-20-8802-9070; kenthall@dircon.co.uk.
Cambridge (t.b.d.)
The York Youth Hotel York
built around 1740 for a wealthy York merchant and is on (or close to) the site of The Duke of Buckinghams House, which in its day would have been considered to be a Palace.
Address: 11 / 13 Bishophill Senior, York, YO1 6EF; Tel: 011-44-1904-625904; Fax: 011-44-1904-612494; info@yorkyouthhotel.com;
Dalkeith House (just outside Edinburgh in Dalkeith City)
Dalkeith House is an 18th century manor house known to the Scots as Dalkeith Palace. It was rebuilt in 1701 on the remains of the original Dalkeith Castle built in the 12th century. The "Palace" is a magnificent example of late William & Mary architecture and is renowned for its fine oak paneling and carvings.Students share multi-bed rooms, with 3-6 students per room. In addition to students, faculty and house administrators live in Dalkeith House. The house has plenty of space for residence life and food service facilities, classrooms, offices, lounge areas, and laundry and recreation rooms. There is a computer lab equipped with software for word processing, high speed internet and PowerPoint. If you want to save information using House computers, you must bring a large zip disk with you. You cannot save on the hard drives in the computer lab. Additional House resources are listed here.
Address: Dalkeith House, Dalkeith Midlothian, Scotland EH22 2NA; Student Payphones: 011-44-131-660-4065 or 011-44-131-654-1416 or 011-44-131-663-9740; Fax: 011-44-131-654-0320
Dalkeith is a village just six miles southeast of Edinburgh in the Midlothian region of Scotland. Edinburgh and the surrounding region provide an ideal environment for educational programs and personal exploration. The richness of British history, politics, literature, poetry, arts, and other subjects come alive at every turn. Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland since 1124, is a classic European city. There the medieval grandeur of Old Town, crowned by Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood House, joins harmoniously with the modern attractions of New Town. The natural beauty of the Scottish landscape and its coastline provide a majestic background for exploration, education, and enrichment.
Dalkeith town is a modern but historic village with shops, restaurants, banks, a post office, a travel agency, and other amenities to meet students' immediate needs. Frequent buses join Dalkeith to the center of Edinburgh. Students stay in Dalkeith Castle on the Dalkeith Estate, an 18th century manor house and grounds known to the Scots as Dalkeith Palace. It was rebuilt in 1701 on the remains of the original Dalkeith Castle (12th century) and is currently under lease to the University of Wisconsin. There are nature trails, fishing, an adventure park, animals (sheep, cattle, horses, ponies, pigs, goats, pheasants, and fox, just to name a few) and a full time ranger service on the estate on which Dalkeith House is located.
Meals (tentative until a program fee is announced)
English continental breakfasts may be included in your program fee and may consist of toast and marmalade or cereal with tea or coffee. A typical Full English Breakfast (purchased on your own outside of accommodations) may consist of fried eggs and bacon rashers served with mushrooms, tomatoes, sausages, kidneys and fried bread followed by toast, marmalade and tea.Lunches and dinners are to be purchased on your own.
Schedule
The following program itinerary is preliminary; changes will be made as planning progresses.
| Day 1 | Depart from Wisconsin |
| Day 2 | Arrive London |
| Days 3 - t.b.d. | London Events may include one or more of the following:
|
| Day | London
Free day; optional trip with faculty to Stonehenge and Avebury or to Cornwall and Arthur’s Castle. |
| Day | Transfer from London to Cambridge. Events may include one or more of the following:
|
| Day | Transfer from Cambridge to York
|
| Days | York
Events may include one or more of the following:
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| Day | Transfer from York to Dalkieth |
| Days |
Dalkeith |
| Day | Return |
The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh reserves the right to make changes to itineraries, travel arrangements, hotels, excursions, activities or other arrangements made necessary by factors beyond its control. On certain dates when some attractions or activities may not be available, UW Oshkosh reserves the right to substitute alternate attractions or activities.
Flight
Luggage Limits
Restrictions on carry-on baggage (t.b.d.)
Restrictions on checked baggage (t.b.d.)
Restrictions on oversize and excess baggage (t.b.d.)
Flight
2009
Arrive Outagamie County Airport (Appleton) for check in
Depart on flight: t.b.d.
Arrive Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Connect on flight t.b.d.
2009
Arrive at London Heathrow International Airport
2009
Arrive at Edinburgh Airport for check-in
Depart on flight: t.b.d.
Arrive London Heathrow International Airport
Connect on flight t.b.d.
Arrive Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Connect on flight t.b.d.
Arrive Outagamie County Airport (Appleton)
Fees
The more who sign up for this program, the lower the cost per participant will be. You can help lower your cost to study abroad by recruiting friends and classmates to join you in this experience!
| Program Fee Estimate | |
°$ |
Program fees for 2009 are t.b.d. |
| Expenses in U.S. Dollars | |
$100 |
Application Fee ($200 for out-of-state applicants) |
$100 |
Passport & Pictures |
$t.b.d. |
Airfare |
varies |
Immunizations |
-$50 |
Refund to eligible participants |
$ |
Total Pre-travel Expense Estimate (plus immunizations) |
| Expenses in Foreign Currency (British Pound = £) | |
£ |
Meals |
£ |
Local Transportation |
£ |
Personal Spending Money (£150 - £250) |
£ |
Total Expense Estimate while Abroad |
$ |
Total in U.S. Dollars as of 6/29/07 (today's rate of exchange) |
$t.b.d. |
Total Estimated Expenses |
°Indicates the expense will appear on your UW Oshkosh student account.
Estimates found here are based on the group rate for services and travel dates as well as current exchange rates, where applicable. Changes to this plan or a large exchange rate fluctuation may cause adjustments to the final cost.
Apply
All application requirements are listed on the page linked just above.
There are no additional program-specific application requirements.
Resources
Office of International Education Orientation Materials
London
- London Tube
- The TrainLine (advance bookings & train schedules)
- British Tourist Authority
- Historic Royal Palaces
Scotland
- Points of interest around Dalkeith
- Public Transportation in Edinburgh
- Lothian Bus Company
- First Bus Company
- Train Schedules and Fares
Emergency Contact (during program dates)
In a life and death emergency ABROAD
U.S. Department of State Citizen Emergency Center: 1 (202) 647-5225
The Department of State will relay messages to the Embassy in the country in which program participants are traveling. Embassy personnel will try to locate your student, pass on urgent messages and, consistent with the Privacy Act, report back.
To reach your student directly
Use the phone/fax information given to you by your student or, if your student is staying in a hotel, use the hotel contact information listed on the web page for your student's program.
The Office of International Education cannot give out homestay phone numbers unless authorized in advance by the student, but we would be happy to try to contact your student for you in an emergency.
To reach someone at UW Oshkosh during office hours (7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. M-F)
- Office of International Education Phone: 1 (920) 424-0775
- Office of the Associate Vice Chancellor Phone: 1 (920) 424-1410
- Office of the Provost & Vice Chancellor Phone: 1 (920) 424-0300
- Office of International Education Fax: 1 (920) 424-0185
- Dr. William Baurecht: Coordinator, National Student Exchange - baurecht@uwosh.edu
- Jenna Graff: Director, Office of International Education - graff@uwosh.edu
- Becky Triatik : Front Line Advisor - triatikr@uwosh.edu
- Brian Mylrea: International Student Advisor - mylreab@uwosh.edu
- Karlin Stukenberg: Program Manager - stukenbk@uwosh.edu
To reach someone at UW Oshkosh outside of normal office hours
University Police: 1 (920) 424-1216
To reach local contacts associated with our program ABROAD
Dr. Nancy Burnett and Dr. Lee Van Scyoc, the faculty leaders from UW Oshkosh, will accompany the group throughout the program in the U.K. Both faculty can be reached using the contact information listed in the itinerary above.
If the UW Oshkosh faculty accompanying the group cannot be reached, try the resident director at Dalkeith House at fax: 011-44-131-654-0320.
Time Zone Differences
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