AT A GLANCE:

Homepage:
www.ox.ac.uk

Location:
Jesus College,
Oxford, England

Language:
English

Program Dates:
July 20 to August 16

Cost :
2008: $4900 plus tuition & fees plus airline ticket and personal expenses

Subjects :
Economics, Theater/Art/Literature

Credits:
Six UNL Credits

Application Deadline :
First Deadline: October 19
Second Deadline:
November 30

Housing :
Student Residences

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Nebraska at Oxford

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Oxford University, the oldest university in the English-speaking world, is comprised of 39 independent and self-governing colleges and five permanent private halls with a total of more than 16,000 students. Each college has its own buildings, tutors and students. The Bodleian library, opened in 1602, is the principal library among several located at Oxford University.

Jesus College, where the Nebraska at Oxford program is based, was chartered in 1571. Centrally located in the town of Oxford, Jesus College is near many libraries, shops, museums and parks, as well as their sports grounds. The primary academic fields at Jesus College are economics, engineering, history, mathematics, and philosophy. Approximately 100 students are accepted to Jesus College each year.

The city of Oxford is located 57 miles northwest of London and has a population of approximately 150,000. It offers a wide variety of activities, from the theater and movies to sporting events, all of which can be reached by walking or bicycling, the popular mode of transportation.

During the four-week period, students will take two lecture/tutorial courses concerning the British political and international economic policy. "Political Economy of Britain since 1945" traces the development of economic policy in Britain since World War II. Special emphasis is placed on the Thatcher era, Britain and Europe, and the post-Thatcher economy.

International Economics and Business covers the British approach to business and economics, including nationalization/privatization, legislation in the United Kingdom, international trade and business. These courses are offered for six hours of UNL credit as Economics 466 and 467, Pro-seminar in International Relations.

Non-business students can enroll in a Theater/Arts/Literature course. Credit is given as Theater 398, "The Theater, Arts and Literature of Great Britain." This course concentrates on Shakespeare and the well-known literature of England since the Middle Ages. Lecturers and tutors for the two courses are from Oxford University faculty and staff. Field trips and cultural excursions will supplement the course lectures and tutorials.

Students share rooms at Jesus College. All meals are included in the program with breakfast and dinner served at Jesus College.

The four-week study program is held from mid-July through mid-August.