Paris: A Literary Adventure
Conducted in English
Some of the finest (but least-read) literature in the English language has been written by travelers as they explore the world. In this course, you will have the opportunity to deepen and enrich your exploration of one of the world's great cities, Paris, by reading and discussing literary texts set in, or written about, the historic European center of art, culture, and romance.
Living in the place you are reading about will make the texts come alive; reading about the places you are exploring will make your experience of those places much more exciting and meaningful. "Eyes-and-ears-on" writing assignments and visits to sites described in the texts will help you to discover the true joy and challenges inherent in traveling, in which, as Jack Kerouac said, “You always learn something and learn to change your thoughts.” Through assigned journal entries and writing assignments, you will also have the chance to add your own voice, your own thoughts and impressions, to the existing body of travel literature about Paris.
Syllabus
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Location: Paris, France
NY departure and return dates: July 18 - August 17
Arrive in Paris morning of July 19
Credits: 3 credits, English
Faculty: Professor Janet Hulstrand
Housing: St. John's University housing
Program Costs
Cost (includes all expenses below except airfare): $2695
CUNY tuition (for in-state, matriculated undergraduate): $645
Travel insurance: $50
Consolidated fee (includes housing, tours, excursions, welcome and farewell dinner): $2000
Total cost with airfare: $3695
Airfare: $1000 (estimate)
Additional costs:
Minimum budget for meals and personal expenses of $20 to $25 per day (approximately $600)
Application Deadline: April 2, 2012
Programs are open to all undergraduate students from all CUNY campuses (unless restricted by level of study, language fluency or other program criteria). Travel on Fridays and some Saturdays for some programs.
Education Abroad Office
Kiely Hall, Room 183
Queens College - CUNY
65-30 Kissena Blvd.
Flushing, New York 11367-1597
718-997-5050
718-997-5055 (FAX) Email: Education Abroad
