Class {three hours daily--with a break for tea and biscuits} is held in the Ramsden Room in 'Old Lodge' at St Catharine's College. The Seminar is an integrated, cross disciplinary approach blending history, literature, the visual and performing arts, architecture, and the social sciences.  

Participants receive 9 upper division credits {4000-level}: EITHER 9 credits of British History {HIS 4956}; OR: 6 credits British History {HIS 4956}plus 3 credits British Literature {ENC 4956}. Students are required to select the option of their choice on their application form.  Making changes thereafter is very difficult.  As the UF Undergraduate Catalogue indicates, these credits should be approved by the Department of History Undergraduate Coordinator.  

The Seminar is small and highly personalized. The basic structure is social history (with two weeks of introductory background) with strong literary, artistic, and cultural themes, ranging from women's studies to science and labor history, including: religion, education, commerce, global trade, technology, and urbanization. Field trips {costs included} are led by your British Professors--expert and familiar guides! It is an unforgettable intellectual, educational, and life experience.  

Teaching is carried out by Cambridge University faculty, affiliated professors, and numerous English faculty as guests speaking on their academic specialties. A unique component of our program is the medieval tradition of 'Supervisions.' Two 'Cambridge Essays' are required from each student; each essay is discussed individually for one hour with a Cambridge instructor. Such 'Supervisions' are the cornerstone of the Cambridge system, and are invaluable for improving writing skills. Supervisions represent a memorable experience at one of the world's most prestigious universities. No other major US program offers this opportunity. Most 'British' programs provide their own American instructors--and perspectives.  

Credit: The course provides nine hours of upper division credit and satisfies the UF Summer Residency Requirement as well as the Gordon Rule.  

Includes: Virtually everything! Consider: 9 credits tuition; all housing expenses; breakfast & dinner meals (with waiters) seven days a week; all field-trip costs: food, transportation, entrance fees (usually 6: in 1997: 3 days in Birmingham; trips to London and surrounding areas); sherry on the lawn & swanky banquets; large private room (with maid service!). Other programs? Consider carefully and critically compare with other programs!  

1998 Cost: Total Cost, Approximately $3750. (excluding air fare). Financial aid available to those who qualify.  

Applicants must have completed their freshman year and have a minimum GPA of 3.0. There are no prerequisites; the teaching format takes account of the fact that most participants are not History majors.  In the past, history majors have been outnumbered 8 to 1. Application forms are available from the International Center (Grinter Hall); 352-392-5323.  You might also visit their exciting Web Page!  

For further information, please inquire at the Department of History, 4131 Turlington Hall, 352-392-0271; or the International Center, Grinter Hall