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UWW Faculty-led UK/Ireland - Castles Royalty and the Luck of the Irish (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: Dublin, Ireland; Edinburgh, United Kingdom; Inverness, United Kingdom; London, England, United Kingdom;
  • Program Terms: Spring Travel Study
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Spring Travel Study 2023 12/09/2022 ** Rolling Admission 05/14/2023 06/05/2023
Spring Travel Study 2024 03/15/2023 03/16/2023 TBA TBA

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Program Type: Faculty-Led Travel Study Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English
Click here for a definition of this term Housing Options: Hotel/Hostel Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA: 3.4
Click here for a definition of this term Class Standing: Freshman, Junior, Senior, Sophomore Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: Sociology
Click here for a definition of this term UW-W Recommended program for: Honors Click here for a definition of this term Language Prerequisites: No
Click here for a definition of this term Service-Learning: No Click here for a definition of this term Internship Available: No
Program Description:
UWW Faculty-led: UK/Ireland Castles, Royalty and the Luck of the Irish - Honors
sunsetThe Program:
This course is intended as a lively and informative introduction to the culture, history and communication practices of Scotland, England and Ireland along with their relationship with each other, the E.U. and the U.S There is extensive classroom work where we discuss the information above as well as pertinent information related to the travel component of the course. At the end of the semester we will be prepared for the travel component from May 14 to June 5 to cultural and historical sites and cities in Scotland, England and Ireland.

Objectives:
¨ Explain the terms culture, ethnocentrism, and cultural relativism in order to set the foundation for articulating insights into both one’s own cultural norms and some of those of our host countries. 
¨ Demonstrate personal growth by extending classroom learning to their travel study experience.
¨ Communicate appropriately and effectively with diverse individuals and groups.
¨ Demonstrate an understanding of important topics or issues, such as Brexit and the Royal family, within the U.K., as well as our individual host countries.
 
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Location Edinburgh, Inverness, Isle of Skye, London, Dublin
Duration May 14th - June 5th
Eligibility Honors students, 3.4 GPA, Clean disciplinary record, at least second semester freshman status,  Consent of instructor
Language English with cross cultural communication
Course Selection SOCIOLOGY 491 - 3 credits
Application Deadline Friday December 9th 2022
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Estimated Program Fee $5199
Fee Includes Airfare, accommodations, transfers, indicated tours, ground transportation, indicated group meals, CISI insurance
Fee Exclusions Transportation to O'hare, immunizations, passport, non group meals, incidentals
Tentative Itinerary Castles, Royalty and the Luck of the Irish info sheet.pdf
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Contacts:
Faculty: Ms Deller: dellerm@uww.edu
Coordinator: Dan Colleran: collerad@uww.edu 262-472-5757
Office of Global Experiences: studyabroad@uww.edu  262-472-5759