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BAYLOR IN LONDON

LONDONEDINBURGH

July 5-August 3, 2012

2012Baylor in London

BaylorUniversity

July 5-August 7, 2012

The move to a global, culturally diverse, and idea-based world requires you to develop a different set of leadership skills and abilities for living in the 21st century. Organizations now covet individuals who can exhibit outstanding leadership, forge positive work relationships, thrive in teams, and create collaboration with diverse people in unique cultural settings.

BAYLOR IN LONDONis a twenty-nine day summer study abroad program in London for full-time students at BaylorUniversity. It allows Baylor students the opportunity to work closely with Professors from BaylorUniversityto develop these skills and abilities of leadership in an intercultural environment. You can earn up to six hours of 4000-level or 5000-level (for graduate students)credit through your completion of this program.


Courses. You will be able to enroll in CSS (4304) Advanced Small Group Theory & Practice, CSS (4312) Systemic Inquiry, CSS (4V85) Special Problems in Communication, and CSS (5V35) Problems in Oral Communication. CSS (4304) and CSS (4312) will be the primary courses that will be taught in London. They will focus on leadership, culture, power and conflict, and gender. CSS (4V85) will be a readings course, and will focus on mediation, conflict, dialogue, and questioning skills. CSS (5V35) will also be readings courses, and will allow graduate students the opportunity to customize their experience by focusing on issues of their own choosing in consultation with the Professors leading the summer program.



Delegation of Students and Faculty

Professors David Schlueter and Mark Morman from the Department of Communication Studies are the Baylor sponsors and classroom teachers. Both Drs. Morman and Schlueter are established Professors in their fields, have research articles in print, and are experienced and enthusiastic teachers.

Travel Opportunities. London is one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world, and you will have extensive opportunities to experience it, along with other parts of the UK. Classes will be scheduled to allow you full advantage of Professor-led adventures, or personal adventures you plan and experience on your own. In London, you can visitKensington Palace, Westminster Abbey, the home of Sigmund Freud, see the Crown Jewels in the Tower of London, argue at Speaker’s Corner in Hyde Park, shop at Harrod’s, tour Wimbledon, or visit Churchill’s War Room. You can take day trips to Bath, Canterbury, Dover, WarwickCastle, and Stratford Upon Avon. And the list goes on. During your summer experience, you will also take a weekend trip to Edinburgh, and a tour of Stonehenge/Salisbury.

Big Ben

SUMMER SCHOOL COSTS

Program Cost: $6,500 (Double Room)

(Single Rooms may be available at additional cost)

  • Lodging for 28 days at Wigram House (University of Westminster)
  • Breakfast and Dinner
  • Health Insurance through HTH Worldwide for 30 days
  • 30 day 1st class BritrailPass
  • HeritagePass to many castles and museums throughout the UK
  • Airport transfer
  • Underground tube and bus travel in Central London (Zones 1-2)
  • West End Theater event
  • Edinburgh Weekend Trip (Single Rooms)
  • Tour of the ModernMuseum of Art
  • Tour of Churchill’s War Rooms
  • Tour of St. Paul’s Cathedral
  • Tour of Shakespeare’s Globe
  • Tour of Stonehenge
  • London Eye

The price of the program does not include your tuition for courses, your airfare, or personal expenses such as shopping, lunch and snacks, or entrances to special events, etc. We have projected the cost of the program at a conservative exchange rate, so we do not anticipate an increase in the cost of the program. However, if the exchange rate should undergo radical change, the cost of the program may be subject to adjustment.

Scholarships:Each student that is successfully admitted into the program will receive a $1,500 scholarship to help defray the expenses of the trip.

Tuition

Student delegates are required to enroll for six hours of credit (exceptions granted depending on circumstances).Tuition will be charged in June by the Registrar’s office, and must be paid in full prior to departing for London. Textbooks, and other required materials, should be purchased or obtained before you leave for London. These resources will not be available in London. Courses offered:

  • CSS (4304) Advanced Small Group Theory and Practice
  • CSS (4312) Systemic Inquiry
  • CSS (4V85) Special Problems in Communication (Readings Course)
  • CSS (5V35) Problems in Oral Communication (Readings Course)

Air Travel Arrangements

  • Kyle Blount () at Allen Samuels House of Travel can help you with your travel arrangements. She can be reached at (254) 776-2560.

Responsibilities of student delegates

  • We will be using a contract grading system with continuous assessment. Simply, you will be asked to complete a number of assignments that will go into your learning portfolio. Each assignment will be completed at an excellent level of quality. You may be asked to rework an assignment if it does not meet the standard of excellence we expect.
  • As part of the contract grading system, you will be expected to attend all planned class sessions. Failure to attend a class meeting or group activity related to class may result in a grade reduction.
  • We expect students to participate in the planned group activities of this study-abroad program.
  • We expect you to manage yourself in a manner that reflects favorably on both BaylorUniversity and the United States. Students may be dismissed from the program for behavior detrimental to the program. A dismissed student will receive no refund.

Deposit and Payment Schedule

  • A nonrefundable deposit of $700, and a completed application form is due by Friday, December 2, 2011for entry into the program.
  • The balance of the program fees is due by Friday, April 15, 2012.
  • If a student withdraws from the program after the balance due payment deadline program fees will be refunded to the extent that uncommitted and recoverable funds are available.

Cancellation of Program

  • BaylorUniversity reserves the right to cancel or make changes to the program in cases of emergency or changed conditions or in the interest of the group. Should BaylorUniversity cancel the program, full refunds will be made unless the cancellation is due to political, natural, technological, or other catastrophes beyond its control in which case BaylorUniversity will be able to refund only uncommitted and recoverable funds.
  • It is recommended that students purchase trip cancellation insurance that provides reimbursement for non-refundable trip payments, non-refundable airline tickets, and deposits if the program is cancelled by Baylor for events beyond its control, or if the student has to withdraw from the program due to illness, death or other specific unforeseen circumstances.

INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL

Travel is most pleasant when you pack appropriately, and use habits that enhance your physical safety, and protect your documentation, money, and credit cards.

WHAT TO TAKE

Travel is most pleasant when you pack prudently. The best policy is to fit all your belongings into one or two bags that you check, and one that you carry on the plane. It might also be helpful to pack a small, nylon bag within your suitcase for our trips to Scotland and Dublin. It can also be used to pack souvenirs for the return trip to Dallas. Jewelry is not recommended. Good, comfortable walking shoes are often the most appropriate footwear. You will want to get a travel belt or holder for your valuables to avoid having to carry a purse or wallet. It should be large enough to contain your cash, credit cards, and passport.

Keep in mind the following luggage restrictions-and the fact that airlines are now stricter than ever before on the following issues. Also, these are general restrictions, and you should check with your airline to ensure the luggage you plan to take meets its requirements.

Checked luggage is generally limited to two bags (62 linear inches and 50 pounds each). Carry-on luggage is limited to one piece (45 linear inches and 40 pounds) but also allow: a purse, briefcase, laptop computer, or small book bag style backpack. Remember that certain items cannot be packed in carry-ons, including:

  • Knives of any length, including pocket knives;
  • Cutting instruments of every kind including carpet knives, box cutters, and other folding or retractable blades, regardless of length;
  • Items such as ice picks, straight razors, scissors and knitting needles;
  • Particular kinds of Liquids/Gels/Aerosols (consult with your airline).

Necessary Items you will want to pack

Passport.

Baylor Student ID.

Course Readings.

Alarm clock (not electric).

Travelers checks, credit cards, bank cards, a small amount of cash.

Extra pair of glasses.

Comfortable walking shoes.

Two photocopies of airline tickets, itinerary, passport, driver license, pin numbers, social security number, and your credit cards. Leave a copy with a family member, and take one set with you. Make sure you copy the phone numbers of your banks in case you need to call them. Keep these copies separate from your credit cards and other documents.

Names/phone numbers/relationships of 2 emergency contact people.

Other items you may want to consider:

Power adapter/converter for 220 volts, round pin adapter.

Phone Cards (make sure it can be used in an international country, also find out country codes before you depart).

Camera, with extra film and batteries.

Take out property insurance on necessary equipment (cameras, binoculars, laptops, etc).

Bath robe and shower sandals for dorm living.

Safety Habits

Before you leave:

Let your bank know ahead of time that you are planning to travel, and to where, and which credit cards you are taking.

Take a least two credit cards with you, and check with your banks on the balances before you leave.

Make sure you have with you the correct phone number of exact places you need to call, and your credit card account numbers, in case your cards are stolen.

Put your name, address, and telephone number inside each piece of checked and carry-on luggage.

Keep your expensive jewelry at home.

During your trip:

Notify your faculty sponsors of personal adventures you are taking.

Remember to lock your dorm room when you leave it.

Pay attention to your surroundings and the people around you.

Carry your wallet in your front pocket, or use body belts that wrap around your waist under your clothes. Purses should be carried close to the body with the latch side facing in.

Carry only the amount of cash and travelers checks you need while away from the dorm.

Do not let strangers hear your sightseeing plans or schedules.

Dress casually to avoid attracting attention.

Travel with others in groups. At night, travel with others in mixed groups when possible.

Do your banking during the day with others when possible.

Do not take shortcuts through unlighted areas.

Avoid getting into a taxi occupied by others, and use only a licensed taxi.

Do not flash your cash or credit cards around at any time.

Get receipts for everything you buy.

FOR MORE INFORMATION,

CONTACT:

Dr. David W. Schlueter

Department of Communication Studies

152 Castellaw Communications Center

P.O. Box 97368

BaylorUniversity

Waco, TX76798

Office Phone:(254) 710-1621

E-mail:

Dr. Mark T. Morman

Department of Communication Studies

153 Castellaw Communications Center

P.O. Box 97368

BaylorUniversity

Waco, TX76798

Office Phone: (254) 710-1621

E-mail:

Stratford Upon Avon

Shakespeare’s Birthplace