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Faculty Member Sought for Oxford Program
Posted 4/13/2005
In July 2006 the university will again conduct a summer study abroad program at Hertford College of Oxford University in England. The program, “Discovering Britain,” combines classroom instruction with a variety of field trips and excursions. It is team-taught by two faculty members (depending on student numbers). Students earn 6 All-University Curriculum (AUC) or Humanities credits.
The International Center, Summer Programs Office, and the AUC are currently seeking one university faculty member in the fields of British literature, history, or politics to teach the course and accompany the group. Compensation includes a 3-credit summer course stipend, round-trip airfare, and housing at Oxford.
Interested faculty may find copies of the syllabus used by Mark Blackwell and April Oettinger in Summer 2004 at the following address: http://admission.hartford.edu/oxford/syllabus.pdf.
If you would like to teach the course in the summer of 2006 you should submit three copies of each of the following:
The AUC course description is as follows:
AUCW 170 Discovering Britain 6 credits
(AUCA 170/HUM 190/191)
This integrative course in the Humanities is designed as an exploration of the British heritage during study abroad. It will introduce students to the major literary works, historical and political events, and culture of Britain in selected historical periods. By studying in England, students have opportunities to integrate their study of history, literature, and art, with field trips to museums, historical sites, authors’ homes, galleries, theaters, castles, and manors.
The International Center, Summer Programs Office, and the AUC are currently seeking one university faculty member in the fields of British literature, history, or politics to teach the course and accompany the group. Compensation includes a 3-credit summer course stipend, round-trip airfare, and housing at Oxford.
Interested faculty may find copies of the syllabus used by Mark Blackwell and April Oettinger in Summer 2004 at the following address: http://admission.hartford.edu/oxford/syllabus.pdf.
If you would like to teach the course in the summer of 2006 you should submit three copies of each of the following:
- your resume;
- a one-page description of the particular focus of the course that you would like to offer at Oxford, concentrating on one historical period;
- evidence of teaching excellence in the form of a letter from a chair, dean, or colleague who can attest to your teaching.
The AUC course description is as follows:
AUCW 170 Discovering Britain 6 credits
(AUCA 170/HUM 190/191)
This integrative course in the Humanities is designed as an exploration of the British heritage during study abroad. It will introduce students to the major literary works, historical and political events, and culture of Britain in selected historical periods. By studying in England, students have opportunities to integrate their study of history, literature, and art, with field trips to museums, historical sites, authors’ homes, galleries, theaters, castles, and manors.
