London, England: Literacy & Literature II
May 12-June 1, 2012

Dr. Jane Yingling, Co-Chair and Associate Professor of Education, will teach the existing LVC Early Childhood Education course, ECE Literacy & Literature II, in London. The 3 week course will focus on the five components of balanced literature (phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension) through in-class instruction, host school visits for teaching observations, and excursions to museums and popular tourist attractions. 

**This program is open to Education majors only.** 

The highlights:

  • Earn 3 credits of an Early Childhood Education major requirement
  • Live in downtown London with other LVC students in shared rooms
  • Receive a travel pass for unlimited subway and bus transportation around London
  • Excursions:
    • Full day bus tour of London
    • Full day Harry Potter tour of London
    • Full day excursion to Canterbury and Leeds Castle
    • Victoria & Albert Museum 

The program cost of approximately $4300 includes: 

  • Tuition (3 credits)
  • Shared housing in student residence 
  • London Tube travel pass
  • Wireless internet access
  • Foreign health insurance 
  • Roundtrip transportation from Heathrow airport to Central London
Food, airfare, and personal expenses are not included in the program cost. Airfare estimated at $750 roundtrip.

Application deadline is FEBRUARY 1, 2012.  Applications must be accompanied by deposit payment of $200, non-refundable after February 1, 2012. Remaining balance is due March 15, 2012.

Financial aid and scholarships are not available for this summer study abroad program.

For more information contact Dr. Jane Yingling at yingling@lvc.edu or Jill Russell at russell@lvc.edu.