环境文学
LIT2022
Prerequisites: EDU1001/1011, WRT1011 and WRT1012 (or permission of instructor)
Dates: July 6 to 27, 2019
2019年项目文件:
项目概述
Primary Goals: To read widely from the body of contemporary UK environmental literature and practice writing techniques that nature writers employ in their craft. To walk on the land, for this is where one will find the heart of one’s own nature writing voice.
- Learn through close observation and hands-on discovery in the field
- Hike and paddle in beautiful natural areas of 苏格兰
- Enjoy guided natural history walks as well as time for reflective journaling and independent rambling
- Excellent background course for students interested in environmental studies
特殊注意事项
- The majority of this course will be spent out-of-doors & 在半偏远地区
- Physical fitness is important — outdoor activities will include day hikes (some will be long & moderately strenuous), canoeing, or kayaking
- Travel days may be tedious and exhausting — lugging around bags, dealing with crowded conditions, 建立联系, 等.
- Some meal preparation and clean-up will be shared by all; a spirit of cooperation & flexibility is essential
- It is likely that there will be no connectivity for computers/cell phones for most of the program
- Writing expectations for this course are high. Some writing will take place outdoors in adverse weather and will be done by hand in hardcopy journals; other writing will be done on laptops indoors
- There is NO SMOKING in the field
项目成本
The 苏格兰 program fee is $6,000*及包括:
- 集团航班
- All required program activities
- In-country transportation
- 实地考察和住宿
- Health insurance for the duration of the program
- 三顿团餐
- 课程学分
*Discounts for students enrolled in back-to-back 夏天 study abroad programs. 将这个程序与 爱尔兰 or 博茨瓦纳.
Estimated additional costs: about $600.
Student spending can vary depending on the individual student. Additional costs include:
- Most meals: budget-friendly options are available and at times the group will be able to cook their own food
- Free time activities, including occasional optional activities offered by the program directors
- Cell phone costs, if students plan to activate a roaming plan or purchase a local SIM card
- 纪念品、礼品等.
- Additional luggage fees beyond the first checked bag
Flights for this program will depart from either Boston or the New York area. A shuttle bus will be provided from Landmark campus. Some students may incur additional costs to get to the departure airport to meet the group.
Limited financial aid is available; see “金融援助 and Scholarships” section on the 出国留学 Forms webpage.