London

Fall 2009

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Come learn more about the Fall '09 London program at an information session on Monday, Sept. 22 from 4:00-5:00pm in McNeill Hall's Pioneer Conference Room.

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The faculty leader for the Fall '09 London program will be Professor Mark Gammon, and the following courses will be offered:

• HUM 190 Introduction to British Culture and Society (Cornerstone 7)
• POSC 290 Religion and Politics in England (Cornerstone 3)
• HIST 390 The English Reformation (Cornerstone 4B)
• REL 290 Muslims in the Contemporary West (Cornerstone 4A)
• An Art history course (Cornerstone 5)

In keeping with the tradition of the Semester in London program, all five of these classes help students fulfill Cornerstone requirements, in this case four different cornerstones (3, 4, 5, and 7). The courses all will have a British theme and make use of the resources available for experiential learning in the country. Three of the courses (HUM 190, POSC 290, and HIST 390) will require students to put classic authors in historical context, and students will be encouraged to visit relevant sites.

As in past London semester programs, service learning activities will be made available to students, thereby giving them the opportunity to learn while serving with various non-profit organizations in London. As a result, students can come away with direct, hands-on experiences in one of the most important and fascinating urban centers of the world.

Requirements
Students must take a one-credit hour orientation course during the spring semester preceeding the semester in London. Students must also have a grade point average of at least 2.25 both at the time of appliacation for the program, and at the time of departure in order to be able to study abroad.

To apply for admission into the program, students should submit the following items by Monday, Oct. 20, 2008 to the Office of International Education (located at 711 North D Street, which is located in a white house on the SW corner of D and Girard Streets, across from the BSC parking lot):

Two copies of the completed the application form
A one to two page personal statement explaining why you're interested in this semester program and how it fits into your educational goals.
A copy of your current degree audit.
The names and contact information for two people who could serve as references (neither of whom are related to you and at least one should be a Simpson professor).
A copy of the data page from your passport, or if you don't already have a (valid) passport, apply for one and make a photocopy of your completed application form but black out your social security number on the form.

By Monday, Nov. 3, go to the Simpson College Business Office and:

Make a $200 non-refundable deposit for the program (these funds will be returned to you should you not get accepted into the program).

For more information, contact:

Mark Gammon
Assistant Professor of Religion
(515) 961-1685
mark.gammon@simpson.edu

Jay P. Wilkinson
International Education Coordinator
Simpson College
701 North C Street
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-1288
jay.wilkinson@simpson.edu


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The "Simpson Experience Abroad" in London, England *Fall 2009* ______________________________________________________________________ Come learn more about the Fall '09 London program at an information session on Monday, Sept. 22 from 4:00-5:00pm in McNeill Hall's Pioneer Conference Room. ______________________________________________________________________ The faculty leader for the Fall '09 London program will be Professor Mark Gammon, and the following courses will be offered: • HUM 190 Introduction to British Culture and Society (Cornerstone 7) • POSC 290 Religion and Politics in England (Cornerstone 3) • HIST 390 The English Reformation (Cornerstone 4B) • REL 290 Muslims in the Contemporary West (Cornerstone 4A) • An Art history course (Cornerstone 5) In keeping with the tradition of the Semester in London program, all five of these classes help students fulfill Cornerstone requirements, in this case four different cornerstones (3, 4, 5, and 7). The courses all will have a British theme and make use of the resources available for experiential learning in the country. Three of the courses (HUM 190, POSC 290, and HIST 390) will require students to put classic authors in historical context, and students will be encouraged to visit relevant sites. As in past London semester programs, service learning activities will be made available to students, thereby giving them the opportunity to learn while serving with various non-profit organizations in London. As a result, students can come away with direct, hands-on experiences in one of the most important and fascinating urban centers of the world. Requirements Students must take a one-credit hour orientation course during the spring semester preceeding the semester in London. Students must also have a grade point average of at least 2.25 both at the time of appliacation for the program, and at the time of departure in order to be able to study abroad. To apply for admission into the program, students should submit the following items by Monday, Oct. 20, 2008 to the Office of International Education (located at 711 North D Street, which is located in a white house on the SW corner of D and Girard Streets, across from the BSC parking lot): Two copies of the completed the application form A one to two page personal statement explaining why you're interested in this semester program and how it fits into your educational goals. A copy of your current degree audit. The names and contact information for two people who could serve as references (neither of whom are related to you and at least one should be a Simpson professor). A copy of the data page from your passport, or if you don't already have a (valid) passport, apply for one and make a photocopy of your completed application form but black out your social security number on the form. By Monday, Nov. 3, go to the Simpson College Business Office and: Make a $200 non-refundable deposit for the program (these funds will be returned to you should you not get accepted into the program). For more information, contact: Mark Gammon Assistant Professor of Religion (515) 961-1685 mark.gammon@simpson.edu or Jay P. Wilkinson International Education Coordinator Simpson College 701 North C Street Indianola, IA 50125 (515) 961-1288 jay.wilkinson@simpson.edu
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