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Study Abroad in England
Location
Preston is the administrative, commercial, industrial, and
cultural center of the county of Lancashire in the northwest
of England. The town has approximately 129,000 people and
provides a wide range of educational and leisure opportunities
and facilities. The northwest corner of England includes within
a relatively small area, important industrial/population centers
such as Liverpool and Manchester as well as the tranquil and
pastoral Lake District in Cumbria.
University
Myerscough College is one of the major Agricultural Colleges
in England. It has a series of comprehensive programs in various
areas of Agriculture, some leading to a Bachelor's degree.
Areas of study include, for example, Animal Care and Welfare,
Arboriculture, Ecology and Conservation, Horticulture, Landscape
Practice, and Sportsturf. The college has excellent teaching
resources with well-developed grounds for practical learning,
a well-equipped library and computer facilities.
Courses & Credits
Students are required to take 15 credits in H&CS 697 during
the Summer Quarter: These 15 credits are divided into three
5-credit groups. The 3 courses run concurrently through the
6-week program. Most of the activities occur during the stay
in England, but preliminary meetings are required in Columbus
during Spring Quarter in preparation for the program:
H&CS 697.01 - The constructed landscape I. British
and American contrasts. An overview of the characteristics
of constructed landscapes in the US and England.
H&CS 697.02 - The constructed landscape II: Evolution
of English Landscapes. Examination of the English landscape
through visits, discussions, lectures, and hands-on activities
at Myerscough College.
H&CS 697.03 - The constructed landscape III: Landscape
Industry and Operations in Britain. . Lectures, site visits
and practical experience will illustrate the structure and
operations of the landscape industry in England.
Accomodations
Students will stay in the Residence Halls
of Myerscough College. These are modern, double occupancy
rooms with communal bathroom and lounge area. Meals will be
taken at the College Cateteria. A fully equipped gym and extensive
sports facilities are available. Students are encouraged to
participate in on-going campus activities to increase their
exposure to English life. Some weekends will be free for personal
activities.
Field Trips
Field trips and excursions to appropriate sites representing
the broad landscape system of England are an integral component
of the program. Visits to typical neighborhoods, nurseries,
gardens, estates, garden centers, etc. are included. In addition,
visits to appropriate cultural sites are included.
Sample Itinerary
See the activities during the 2000
Program.
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