History of Styles
Location: Europe
Dates: spring interim, 2011 (on campus); spring interim, 2011 (travel)
Course: Theatre 202, 463
Contact: Kathleen
Donnelly, A/C W220, 920-424-7127; Roy Hoglund, A/C W103, 920-424-7043
Details: http://www.uwosh.edu/oie/abroad/styles.php
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Information below is from the 2008 program. Information will be updated and locations changed for 2011.
EXPLORE the history of architecture, decor and fashion trends in the major historical periods of Western drama through class presentations, museum tours, theatrical performances and visits to historical sights.
ATTEND performances at the famous Globe Theater in London and
at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford
BROADEN your knowledge of theatrical production.
DEVELOP a comprehensive understanding of history of period styles.
TRAVEL to London, Stratford, Bath and Paris.
This course blends art, history and theatre to better understand the relationship between time periods and styles. The first half of the course, taught at UW Oshkosh, provides a foundation of period styles in preparation for the study tour abroad. Then, set out for London and Paris during the second half of the course to explore first-hand the period styles at actual sights and museums. Open to all students.
Your instructors for the course will be Roy C. Hoglund and Kathleen Donnelly. Together they teach courses in Theatrical Design, History and Research for Scenic, Costume and Lighting Designers at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh.
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
Inability or failure to attend may affect your participation, course grades and ability to receive and use financial aid. If you cannot attend, you must indicate this on your study abroad application. Times and locations will be announced by your faculty leader:
- May 19, 2008 Classical through Middle Ages (Architecture/Costume)
- May 20, 2008 Gothic through Early Renaissance (Architecture/Costume)
- May 21, 2008 Late Renaissance (Architecture/Costume); 17th Century Architecture
- May 22, 2008 17th & 18th Century Costume; 18th Century Architecture
- May 23, 2008 19th Century (Architecture/Costume); Final Exam Review
- May 26, 2008 Memorial Day (no class)
- May 27, 2008 Final Exam
Choose one:
Theatre 202 - History of Styles (3 credits; syllabus)
Theatre 463 -
Theatre Production Seminar (3 credits; syllabus)
Prerequisite: Theatre 202 or consent of the instructor
May be repeated three times for up to 12 units (crs.) provided the topic varies.
Optional Course
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
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.
Hotel Excelsior (Paris)
Metro: Cluny La Sorbonne (line 10);
RER B: Luxembourg
Address: 20 rue Cujas,
75005 PARIS;
Tel : 011-33-1-4634-7950;
Fax : 011-33-1-4354-8710; htexcel5@club-internet.fr.
Schedule
Spring Interim 2008: Tentative Program Schedule
| Wednesday | May 28 | Depart for London from Oshkosh via school bus |
| Thursday | May 29 | London
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| Friday | May 30 | London
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| Saturday | May 31 | London
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| Sunday | June 1 | Day Trip to Bath
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| Monday | June 2 | London
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| Tuesday | June 3 | Day trip to Warwick Castle and Stratford
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| Wednesday | June 4 | London
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| Thursday | June 5 | Transfer London to Paris
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| Friday | June 6 | Day trip to Versailles |
| Saturday | June 7 | Paris
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| Sunday | June 8 | Paris
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| Monday | June 9 | Paris to Oshkosh
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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 (United Airlines).
Restrictions on checked and excess baggage (United Airlines).
Depart UW Oshkosh
Long-term parking is allowed on campus in parking lot 6 with a valid UW Oshkosh parking permit. Participants may park on campus for the duration of their study abroad experience, except for semester-long programs.
Meeting Date & Time: May 28, 2008 at 11:15am
Departure Time: 11:30am.
Departure Location: Parking Lot 6
Flight
May 28 , 2008
15:00 Arrive Chicago O'Hare International Airport for check-in
18:28 Depart on flight: 928, United Airlines
May 29, 2008
08:15 Arrive London Heathrow International Airport
June 9, 2008
08:00 Arrive Charles De Gaulle International Airport for check-in
11:10 Depart on flight: 943, United Airlines
13:24 Arrive Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Return to UW Oshkosh
Estimated date & time: June 9, 2008 at 17:00
Return Location: Parking Lot 6
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 | |
$3,250° |
Program fees are estimated at $3,090 - $3,250 based on 15-20 participants and exchange rate projections. |
| Expenses in U.S. Dollars | |
$100 |
Application Fee ($200 for out-of-state applicants) |
$100 |
Passport & Pictures |
$0 |
Airfare (included) |
varies |
Immunizations |
$200 |
Total Pre-travel Expense Estimate (plus immunizations) |
| Expenses in Foreign Currency (British Pound = £; European Euro = €) | |
€150 |
Meals |
€0 |
Local Transportation (transportation passes are in program fee) |
€100 |
Personal Spending Money (€100-€500) |
€250 |
Total Expense Estimate while Abroad |
$355 |
Total in U.S. Dollars as of 10/02/07 (today's rate of exchange) |
$3,805 |
Total Estimated Expenses |
°Indicates the expense will appear on your UW Oshkosh student account.
Program fees cover course-related expenses (no tuition is assessed); airfare from Chicago O'Hare; transportation between UW Oshkosh and O'Hare by school bus; accommodations as listed on the finalized itinerary; continental breakfasts; tours/visits (including entrance fees) listed on the finalized itinerary; local transportation costs associated with the itinerary; pre-travel orientation; and international health insurance. The program itinerary may be tentative and will not be finalized until approximately two weeks before departure.
Program fees do not cover items not specifically mentioned above such as trip cancellation and baggage insurance; passports; immunizations; all other meals, food and beverages; and all expenses of a purely personal nature. Estimates for some of these expenses have been included. Fees for a single room are available upon request.
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
STEP I
Read the study abroad application instructions and complete the GENERAL Office of International Education application as outlined on our Apply page.
In addition, access PROGRAM-SPECIFIC application materials as needed from below on this page.
STEP II
Program-specific documents due by the application deadline.
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
Office of International Education Trip Preparation Resources
U.S. State Department Country-specific Information
Center for Disease Control (up-to-date information on immunizations)
London
- London Tube
- The TrainLine (advance bookings & train schedules)
- British Tourist Authority
- Historic Royal Palaces
Paris RATP (train, metro & bus)
Emergency Contact (during program dates)
In a life and death emergency ABROAD
U.S. Department of State Citizen Emergency Center (1-202-647-5225) will relay messages to the foreign Embassy. Embassy personnel may try to locate your student, pass on urgent messages and, consistent with the Privacy Act, report back.
To reach your student directly
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 private residence or homestay phone numbers unless authorized in advance by the student, but we will 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
- Jenna Graff: Director, Office of International Education - graff@uwosh.edu
- Dr. William Baurecht: Coordinator, National Student Exchange - baurecht@uwosh.edu
- Maria Carvalho : Front Line Advisor - oie@uwosh.edu
- Tom Kiekhafer : Program Manager - kiekhaft@uwosh.edu
- Brian Mylrea: International Student Advisor - mylreab@uwosh.edu
- Office of International Education Fax: 1 (920) 424-0185
- Office of the Associate Vice Chancellor Phone: 1 (920) 424-1410
- Office of the Provost & Vice Chancellor Phone: 1 (920) 424-0300
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
Kathleen Donnelly and Roy Hoglund, our faculty leaders from UW Oshkosh, will accompany the group throughout the program in Europe. Dr. Donnelly and Dr. Hoglund can be reached using the contact information for Accommodations listed above or by cell phone: 011-44-79-4396 24 24.
Time Zone Differences
This page was last updated on: July 30, 2009