ANNOUNCEMENTS
"We leave traces of ourselves wherever we go, on whatever we touch."
--Lewis Thomas
Highlights
The British Literary Tour is a wonderful opportunity to get acquainted with some of the world's greatest literary artists. They will become lifelong friends as you read their work, visit their homes, explore the landscape that influenced them, and become acquainted with the people and culture that inspired them. We continue to improve the tour year by year.
Study literature on site in England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. Experience London Theater: The Lion King and Woman in White as well as Shakespearean plays in Stratford and the rebuilt Globe Theatre, bicycle on the coast of Ireland, and visit the prehistoric Celtic sites.
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Cost
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$3,500 (cost does not include tuition or books, and both must be paid in full prior to leaving.)
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$500.00 Non-Refundable deposit will hold your spot on the tour.
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Tour fee includes the following: Round-trip airfare, theater tickets, all transportation, all lodging, entrance fees to mandated attractions, and daily breakfast and dinner.
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Tour fee does not include: Snacks and some lunches, tuition, personal expenses, passport application fee, insurance.
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You may pay for the tour in one lump sum or use the following payment schedule:
$500 non-refundable deposit, due at time of registration (deposit will be refunded only if you are not selected);
$1000 by January 15, 2008
$1000 by February 15, 2008
$1000 by March 15, 2008 -
One half of all deposits due for each of the dates above (Jan 15, Feb 15, March 15) are Non-Refundable if the student chooses to cancel after any of those dates.
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After you make your commitment to go, get a passport. Guard your passport carefully
Dates
The tentative dates are as follows:
April 14-25 --- Two weeks of intensive classroom activity (on campus)
April 29-May 23 --- Travel to England, Ireland, Scotland, and Paris
Requirements
Insurance:
You must have health insurance to travel with a BYU-Idaho program. You may also want to purchase life insurance and/or a basic travel insurance policy. BYU-Idaho has no funds to compensate for the loss, damage, or theft of luggage and/or personal belongings, or to cover hospitalization or other medical expenses.
LDS Standards and the BYU-Idaho Code of Honor:
While traveling you are ambassadors of the church. As such, all participants are required to maintain high standards of honor, integrity, and morality in harmony with the values of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This includes abstinence from coffee, tea, alcohol, and narcotics, as well as following the LDS standards of chastity. Participants will dress modestly and appropriately for the occasion.
Health:
While you aren't required to climb all the cathedral spires, go on every hike, explore every inch of every site, etc., that's half the fun. Be in shape before you go. Also, you will be asked to fill out a health form.
Disclaimer
ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND RELEASE AGREEMENT
I know and recognize that participation in the British Literary Tour conducted by Brigham Young University - Idaho is done on a voluntary basis without compulsion or coercion and is not a mandatory class requirement. (However, if one chooses to tour, one must take at least three credits. Several classes are offered which fill the BYU-I general education requirements for letters.) I know there may be dangers and hazards associated with the tour and assume the risks associated with participation in the tour, including but not limited to:
Hazards associated with travel, whether by land, sea, or air including airplane, auto, or bus crashes; hazards of hiking, biking, snorkeling, and swimming, such as falls, crashes, being struck by a vehicle, drowning, or suffering physical exertion; hazards of unstable governments and related potential violence; hate crimes; illness caused by food, water, heat, cold, altitude, or contagious disease; assault, theft, or robbery; trip cancellation or change in itinerary and travel plans; acts of God; any activity I decide to participate in during free time.
I acknowledge that these hazards could cause physical or emotional harm or even death.
Knowing the risks, and in consideration for being permitted to participate, and as inducement to Brigham Young University - Idaho to permit me to participate on this tour, I hereby, for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, or anyone else who might claim on my behalf, covenant not to sue, and waive, release, and discharge Brigham Young University - Idaho, its agents, officers, and employees from any and all claims or liability for death, personal injury or property damage of any kind or nature, and any other claims whatsoever arising out of or in any way connected with my participation in this tour, even though liability may arise out of carelessness on the part of Brigham Young University - Idaho, including its officers and employees.
This release extends to all claims of every kind or nature whatsoever, foreseen or unforeseen, known or unknown.
Tentative Courses
All students must take the tour class.
Students must take at least three credits and can take up to ten credits.
Some of the above classes may not be offered if not enough students are enrolled.
You must have a new Bishop's endorsement, pay all college fees, and see your advisor before first summer term registration.
Terry Gorton
English 373 Shakespeare
Religion 324 Doctrine and Covenants
- 290 Tour Class (all students will be registered for this class)
350R Themes in Literature-Myth and Legend
372R Regional Authors-Irish Writers
Judy Steiner
Communication 290 Public Speaking
English 332 Neoclassical and Romantic British Literature
Application
We are very excited for the upcoming tour! The tour will begin April 16, 2006, and last about one month. We will visit England, Ireland, Scotland, and Paris, all while you earn college credit. We will also see several plays in London and Stratford.
If you are interested, please fill out the Official Tour application and e-mail to englishs@byui.edu or deliver/send it to Rigby Hall 180, Rexburg, ID 83460-4540. The $300.00 deposit is necessary to guarantee your spot.
To print a copy of the application in Word click here
