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London & Lake District Field School: English 2020

Summer
London, England (Map)
Grasmere, England (Map)

General 

The London & Lake District Field School will focus on the explosion of literary and visual culture that was centered in the British capital and that also emerged in the English Lake District during the Romantic period, from the late 18th to the early 19th century. The Field Work courses will be multidisciplinary, allowing students to engage both critically and creatively with the literature and art, cultural and natural spaces we will be visiting in Vancouver, London, and the Lake District. The Field School will organize excursions to museums, galleries, buildings, monuments, libraries, and other public spaces, and will liaise with international institutions including the Vancouver Art Gallery, British Museum, National Gallery, and the Wordsworth Trust, to provide custom-designed workshops to facilitate direct engagement with historical artifacts. Most of our time in Vancouver will be spent in lectures and discussions to prepare us for the extensive excursions and touring we will be doing in London and the Lake District.

 

Field School Application Instructions

Application Deadline:

January 31, 2019 

Eligibility 
Undergraduate, Graduate

London & Lake District Field School applicants must meet the following requirements to participate:

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must be 19 years of age or older prior to departure
  • Completion of 36 units of university courses at the time of application*
  • Minimum 2.5 CGPA*
  • Completion of two first-year English courses and two second-year English courses*
  • Consent of the Field School Director 
*Eligibility can be waived with permission from the Field School Director 
Selection Criteria:
  • Academic standing
  • Consent of the Field School Director 

If you are a graduate student interested in participating, please contact the Field School Director (Dr. Michelle Levy, mnl@sfu.ca) to discuss the possibility of completing a Directed Studies. 

Please contact the Field School Director, if you have questions about course content or academic requirements.

The Field School Selection Committee reserves the right to conduct intake interviews in addition to reviewing the completed application as part of the application process. The Field School Selection Committee for each Field School program will select qualified participants. Decisions are expected 2-4 weeks after the application deadline. All programs require a minimum number of students and are subject to cancellation if minimums are not met.

How to apply as a non-SFU student

Qualified students from institutions other than SFU are eligible to apply. Visiting students must arrange for transfer credit with their home institution, as well as a transcript after completion. You can access a Visiting Student Application when you begin your Field School Application. Both applications must be complete and submitted by the application deadline for your Field School.

 

 

 

Academics 
English
English

Exchanges: The names of the subject areas may be different at the partner. The above does not guarantee availability in a specific term or language, nor how courses taken on exchange will transfer back to SFU. This list may be subject to change. Use the above list as a guideline for exploring academic options at the partner.

Field School Program Information 

Courses

  • ENGL 376 (4) Directed Studies - Colonial Romanticism 
For a course description, please click here. 
  • ENGL 377 (4) Field School I - The Wordsworth Circle 
For a course description, please click here.
  • ENGL 378 (4) Field School II - Romantic Visual Culture 
For a course description, please click here. 

 

February 28 - March 11: Mandatory Canvas Program

March 12: Pre-Departure Orientation Session

May 11 - June 4: Sessions in SFU (Burnaby/Vancouver)

June 7 - June 29: Study in London

June 29 - July 8: Study in Lake District (Grasmere) 

These dates are provided as guidelines and are subject to change.

Program Fees
*$4,030-$4,560

Tuition Fees
**$2,304.36

Student Activity Fees (off-campus) 
$63.60

*Final program costs are based on the total number of students and are subject to change
**Based on twelve credits. Does not include student fees. International students pay differential tuition.

Please note that Field School participants will not be eligible for the summer 2020 UPass. 

Financial Aid

For more information on funding your trip, please visit the SFU Study Abroad's Financial Aid page.

What's included

  • Shared accommodation in London and Grasmere
  • Field trips
  • Some entrance fees
  • Train ride from London to Grasmere 
  • Some group meals in London
  • All meals in Grasmere
  • Pre-Departure Orientation, In-Field/Re-Entry Support

What's not included

Please note that the below cost estimates of the components not included in the field school are provided by the Field School Director for your guidance only. Actual costs will vary by student based on your personal preferences and expenditures.

  • International airfare (Estimated $800-$1,200)
  • In-London transportation (Estimated $100-$200)
  • Books (<$100) 
  • Vaccinations 
  • Some food (A shared kitchen is available at the flats in London allowing students to cook their meals; all meals are included in Grasmere and program fees include one group meal per week in London) 
  • Communication costs
  • Mandatory health insurance
  • Personal entertainment (Estimated $200, depending on personal preferences) 
  • Additional personal travel, on weekends (Estimated $200, depending on personal preferences) 

Students must pay all fees directly to SFU Student Services by the due date as outlined in the SFU Calendar.

The cost of the program is estimated and subject to change.

Funding

Full time students participating in SFU field schools are eligible to apply for student loans. Full time degree-seeking SFU students may also apply for bursaries, scholarships, awards, and International Exchange/Field School Bursaries. Please note full time undergraduate students are those taking 9 or more SFU units per term. Students on SFU undergraduate scholarships must be enrolled in 12 units per term. For more information on funding and costs while studying abroad, please click here.

Suite of Study Abroad Awards (Value: $1000-$2000)
In the Study Abroad (Formal Exchange or Field School) program application, degree seeking SFU students applying for a full-time study abroad program may apply to the Suite of Study Abroad Awards.

A.E. Housman & Moses Jackson Unrequited Love Award (Value: $1,000) 
The award will be granted to an undergraduate student who meets the following criteria: enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences in the term of eligibility; is in good academic standing; has completed, is accepted to, or is currently undertaking a term in the London & Lake District Field School through the Department of English and International Services for Students.

Mandatory Health Insurance

SFU Students will need to indicate whether or not they will be covered by the SFSS Undergraduate Health/Dental Plan or the GSS Benefit Plan for the duration of the field school. Please visit www.studentcare.ca for further coverage details. If you are a visiting student or an SFU student that has already opted out of the SFSS Undergraduate Health/ Dental or the GSS Benefit Plan within the current academic year (September 1st - August 31st), you will need to print, sign, scan and upload a copy of the Field Schools: Proof of Alternative Travel Medical Coverage Form.

 

English Info Session

Friday, January 17, 2020 
Time: 12:00-1:00 pm 
Room: HC 1500 (Harbour Centre Campus) 


 

 

For people with (physical or mental) medical conditions, international travel can present severe challenges. Because SFU field schools take place in international locations where emergency services, and/or mental or physical support services may be limited, or non-existent, some field school placements will not be appropriate for everyone. Please speak with the program's Field School Director for information on specific conditions for this field school.

If you have a medical condition that poses limitations on your ability to function in certain environments, we strongly advise that you register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL). CAL staff will ask that you provide documentation from a duly-qualified medical specialist, which contains a diagnosis and a treatment plan. Where appropriate, CAL staff will communicate with field school staff with regard to accommodation in the field. (Please note that, while Centre staff indicate to field school staff that a prospective participant requires accommodation for a medical condition, they do not disclose the nature of the medical condition.)

Because overseas arrangements can be complicated, we recommend that you contact the CAL at least three months prior to the commencement of the field school in which you wish to participate. Please note that failure to make proper arrangements in advance of travel could result in termination from the field school with costs and academic credit forfeited.

Activity-Specific Considerations

Walking

  • Students will be doing a considerable amount of walking 
  • Students are advised to wear appropriate footwear and comfortable clothing 
Public Transportation
  • Students will be taking public transportation such as trams and subways

 

 

 
Type:
Field School

Program Provider

SFU

Host Institution