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Marlene Weintraub
Senior Adminstrative Assistant
(949) 582-4215
(England)

Giziel Leftwich
Senior Administrative Assistant
(949) 582-4362
(Peru, Mexico, Spain)

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
8am to 5:00pm
Closed Weekends

Study Abroad Program Oxford, England Spring 2010

Jennifer Hedgecock, an instructor at Saddleback College since 2003, currently teaches all levels of composition and British Literature. She has also taught at the University of California, Irvine and Chapman University. She received her Ph.D. from Michigan State University, her Master's and Bachelor's from CSU, Sacramento, in nineteenth-century British Literature, and has studied the works of Thomas Hardy at Oxford University, Trinity College. Recently she published The Femme Fatale in Victorian Literature and continues to work on an historical novel set in Wyoming at the turn of the nineteenth century. Having lived abroad, Professor Hedgecock looks forward to introducing her students to the cultural landscape of Oxford and England.

Dates		Testimonials
Classes at Saddleback January 11 - March 10, 2010 Depart Thursday, March 11, 2010 Arrive in Oxford Friday, March 12, 2010 Classes in Oxford March 15 - May 20, 2010 Spring Break April 8 - April 18, 2010 Return Friday, May 21, 2010 Curriculum Course I.D. Title Units Art 26 Survey of Art History: Renaissance to Modern 3 English 1A* Principles of Composition I 3 English 1B* Principles of Composition II 3 English 4 Fiction Fundamentals (Independent Study) 3 English 17A* Survey of English Literature: Beowulf to Romantic Movement 3 English 18 Shakespeare: Tragedies 3 English 27A** Introduction to the Novel 3 History 40 English History to 1688 3 Students are required to select a program of at least 12 units during the spring semester and a minimum of 6 units while in Oxford. All students must be eligible for English 1A to participate. Distance Education classes may be an option. See Professor Hedgecock for more information. All classes taught on Saddleback College in Oxford Program may be taken for Honors credit. * Taught on the Saddleback campus January 11 - March 10, 2010 ** Taught on the Saddleback campus January 11 - March 10, 2010, and in Oxford March 15 - May 20, 2010		“Initially, I felt a bit skeptical living with a family of complete strangers, rather than in a dorm with other classmates, but my concerns quickly subsided when I met my homestay family. They ensured that throughout the duration of my stay with them that I felt comfortable and a part of the family.”—Brian Callender “Traveling around England and the rest of Europe helped me become more independent and expanded my horizons. From Scotland to Spain to France, I made new friends all around the world and saw some wonderful sights.”—Rotem Hinkis “The classes were what had originally sparked my interest in the study abroad to Oxford program. To be in the places you are studying, where the plays were written, or see the art you went over in class is the most amazing way to learn.”— Candis Osuna “The program was incredible. No matter who you are, what you do, or where you come from, this trip will change you.”—Clayton Colaw “The Saddleback study abroad program at Oxford really helped me to grow more than just academically. I loved living in England and learning about Oxford as well as other significant cities, and I also had the chance to do quite a bit of traveling. Being out on my own and figuring out how to get by in a foreign country helped me grow not only in my maturity level but also to grow as a person.”—Alex Simpson Full versions of testimonials

PROGRAM DETAILS

$6,355 Fee Includes:

• Round-trip airfare Los Angeles/London/Los Angeles
• Round-trip airport transfers between the London airport and the accommodations in Oxford
• Welcome reception and orientation
• Guided walking tour of Oxford
• Three field trips and two theatre visits
• Homestays (single room, continental breakfast and dinner)
• Internet access at Oxford Brookes University
• Services of a local coordinator during the program
• Medical and program fee refund insurance policies
• Non-refundable $50 application fee

Scholarships and financial aid are available. Come to the orientation meetings and/or see Professor Jennifer Hedgecockfor details.

Fee does not include a $250 refundable damage deposit, passport or visa fees (if applicable), optional medical insurance upgrade ($65) and optional personal effects coverage ($90), porterage, meals other than those specified, personal expenses, housing and meals during the 10-day spring break, Saddleback College enrollment fees, textbooks, additional mandatory U.S. government and airline-imposed departure taxes, fees and fuel surcharges on airfare and any items not specified.

	Stratford-Upon-Avon and Warwick Castle A full-day tour of Stratford with entrances to Anne Hathaway's cottage, Shakespeare's Birthplace and Warwick Castle, including one theatre ticket for a performance at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford.
Anne Hathaway's cottage

	Bath and Stonehenge tour with entrances to both and group access to Stonehenge.
Stonehenge

	London bus tour including sites such as Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben, as well as other major historical sites of this bustling city, including one theatre ticket for an evening performance.
London

Optional Excursion For a supplemental fee of $595 per participant, the Scotland trip will be a 4 day, 3 night excursion (departing Thursday, returning Sunday evening). Included in the price is a return train ticket from London to Edinburgh, 3 nights hostel accommodation with breakfast included (1 night in Edinburgh, 1 night in Loch Ness, 1 night on the Isle of Skye), a 3 day guided bus tour to the highlands and islands of Scotland, evening meals and the services of an AIFS staff member throughout the excursion.

Scotland

Frequently Asked Questions

Deadline to apply is Thursday, December 11, 2009.

Pending Board Approval .