EXPERIENCE DARK NARRATIVE ON THE DARK ISLAND!

Study Gothic film, literature and dramatic tragedy with Karen Budra and Debra Scott as you tour Gothic sites and events in London,Whitby, Edinburgh, Alnwick, and Manchester in May 2015. See where Count Dracula jumped off the Demeter in the guise of a wolf. Visit the 18th century castellino, Strawberry Hill, where Horace Walpole invented the English Gothic and words like “gloomph.” Tour Alnwick Castle, where Harry Potter was filmed. Walk through Highgate Cemetery, where Lucy Westenra was staked by Van Helsing. Walk through Jack the Ripper’s London. Pay homage to Factory Records in Manchester, home of bands like The Smiths, Joy Division, and Happy Mondays.

Discover how theatre developed from its Classical roots through Medieval mystery plays (on site in the ancient city of York) to revenge tragedies to the plays of Shakespeare.

WHAT’S HAPPENING?

• Tour of Strawberry Hill, Twickenham

• Jack the Ripper tour

• Old Operating Theatre tour

• Dracula and Whitby Abbey tours, Whitby

• Take the Auld Reekie Tour in Edinburgh and visit the Museum of Edinburgh

• Evening tour of haunted city beneath Edinburgh

• Visit Museum of Victorian Science, Glaisdale, functional Victorian lab

• Visit important Goth sites of Manchester, including Factory Records and Affleck’s Emporium

• Experience street and music performances in Edinburgh and Manchester

• Day trip to York including visit to York Minster

• See plays at a West End theatre and the Globe

 

 

COURSES DESCRIPTION

ENGLISH 2237: GOTHIC STUDIES UK

ENGLISH 1181: HISTORY OF DRAMA AND THEATRE 1

 

These on-site survey courses will trace the history of the Gothic from its bloody theatrical roots in Classical drama through Medieval mystery plays, Renaissance revenge tragedy, and 18th and 19th century anxieties about mobs, foreigners, hubrids, women and self-control to 20th century fascination with ghosts, memory and atmosphere, and our current obsessions with the uncanny return of the past and the problems associated with ontological instability. Because the Gothic is inherently dramatic, offering English 1181 (History of Drama and Theatre 1) alongside English 2237 (Gothic Studies UK) will enrich the learning experience.

Prerequisites: At least one semester of first year, collegelevel English.

 

ITINERARY*

May 1–8: Classes at Langara

May 10-17: London

May 17-23: Whitby

May 23-25: Edinburgh

May 25-30: Manchester

*Itinerary is subject to change.

 

 

WHO CAN APPLY?

Anyone who has successfully completed a first-year university or college English course is welcome to attend (e.g. Langara students, alumni, students from other institutions or anyone curious about the Gothic.)

Submit completed application forms to Janinah Jansen, Karen Budra, or Debra Scott.

 

 

CONTACT INFO

Karen Budra | karbudra@langara.bc.ca

604.323.5694 | Room A201b

Debra Scott | debscott@langara.bc.ca

604.323.5366 | Room A302a

Janinah Jansen | jjansen@langara.bc.ca

P 604.323.5979 | F 604.323.5899

Program Coordinator, Educational Travel

Langara College, Continuing Studies

100 West 49th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V5Y 2Z6

 

 

TRANSFERABILITY

You will earn six university transferable second-year credits for English 2237 (Gothic Studies UK) and English 1181 (History of Drama and Theatre 1).

As an added bonus, many academic programs in Canadian universities currently require second-year English credits.

 

HOW DO I APPLY?

• For application packages, please contact Janinah Jansen • Complete application form • Submit your completed application form with a $650.00 • deposit cheque made out to Langara College and three • passport-size photographs to Janinah Jansen • For more information, visit www.langara.bc.ca/gothic-fieldstudies

 

 

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

$4,365 (Reduced from 4,865.00!) per person plus tuition and fees, tax and airfare.

Scholarships available. Visit www.langara.bc.ca/studentservices/financial-aid for details.

 

 

HOW DO I GET MORE INFO?

Visit the Langara website or join us for a free info session at Langara College:

• Wednesday, October 29, 2014

• Wednesday, November 26, 2014

• Wednesday, January 14, 2015

• Wednesday, February 4, 2015

• Wednesday, March 18, 2015

All info sessions take place from 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm in Room A253. Drop in any time to receive tour information and flight booking recommendations. Tea, biscuits, and sweets provided

 

 

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

• 20 nights shared accommodation in Central London,Whitby, Edinburgh, and Manchester locations

• Some group meals

• Event tickets, tours, museum passes, and educational experiences

• Oyster passes for train, coach, and all travel costs between and at UK locales

• Airport transfers

• Administration costs

 

Price does not include supplementary services such as, but not limited to, any cost incurred en route to and/or from the destination, meals and/or beverages (unless specified), local excursions and admission fees (unless specified), telephone calls, tips, laundry, items of a personal nature, and/or personal services not specified as being included.

 

 

THE DETAILS

You are responsible for obtaining information about and having in your possession all the required documentation to travel (such as passport, visas where applicable, etc.) as required by the relevant governmental authorities. Failure to have proper travel documents will result in denied entry into the UK and the automatic cancellation of your reservation without refund.

Langara College strongly recommends the purchase of an all-inclusive holiday insurance package, one that includes, for example, trip cancellation, interruption, and classic medical travel insurance.

All deposits and program fees are non-refundable. No reimbursement or refunds will be issued for unused travel services or any component of the package after departure. Refunds are not granted for bookings cancelled due to inclement weather or illness; these may be claimed through your travel insurance.

We reserve the right to cancel or substitute travel services with a comparable alternative at our discretion, and Langara College will advise you within a reasonable amount of time prior to departure of any such cancellation or change. If we must cancel your booking entirely, Langara College’s liability will be limited to a refund of all monies paid. A full refund, however, will not be granted where cancellation of travel must be made by Langara College for any situation which is unusual and/or unforeseeable (i.e. any force majeure including but not limited to weather conditions, fire, seismic activity, nuclear disasters, strikes, riots or civil conflicts, acts of war, terrorist actions, any public health emergencies or health risks, government actions, supplier bankruptcies, and any other events beyond Langara College’s control).