Pilsen, Czech Republic - July 8 - July 30, 2011

3-6 credits available in English.

Courses

Required: ENGL 4533/6533 - Issues and Technique in EFL

Optional: ENGL 4530/7530 - Practicum in ESL

Program Cost: $1,600*

Application Deadline: March 1, 2011

Faculty Program Leader: Dr. Charles Hall, Associate Professor of the English Department will lead the trip to Pilsen.

Eligibility and Space Available: The program is open to all students, staff, and faculty from the University of Memphis and any accredited public or private university.

Program Description: The summer program to Pilsen, Czech Republic will provide participants with an intensive introduction to Teaching English as a Foreign Language as part of a larger International Summer Language School organized by the University at West Bohemia. This will be the 21st iteration of this cooperation between UWB and the U of M.

Program Fees and Refund Policy: The program fee is $1,800. The program fee includes accommodations and some meals, inland transportation, student ID card and application fee.The program fees do not include international travel, tuition, visa fees, medical insurance or personal expenses. A non-refundable deposit of $350 is due by March 1, 2011 to secure your place. Please submit you payment to the Study Abroad Office located at 102 Brister Hall. If you are a U of M student, you can pay the deposit online here.

Fees with the exception of the deposit will be refunded in full if notification is received 90 days before the program start date. Withdrawals up to 45 days prior to the program will incur a charge of $500. Withdrawals up to 20 days before the program will incur a charge of 50% of the program fees. All other withdrawals within 20 days or less will incur a charge of 75% of the program fees. In addition to these fees any unrecoverable expenses will be billed to the student. Cancellations should be in writing and are only effective upon date of receipt of written notification. Should the University decide to cancel the program, there will be a full refund of all fees paid.

Scholarships: Scholarships for University of Memphis students are available through the Study Abroad Office, 102 Brister Hall phone: 678-4271. Applications may be obtained at that office or accessed online here.

Contact: Please contact Dr. Hall at cehall@memphis.edu / 901.678.4496 or the Study Abroad office at 901.678.2814 or visit the website.

*Price is subject to change.