AC Offers New Study Abroad Program posted 10/15/08
Students now have opportunity to study in York, England

ADRIAN, Mich. – The Adrian College Office of Study Abroad is excited to announce a new program “Fortification to Reformation: The History of York to the 15th Century” in York, England. This 5-week intensive interdisciplinary program is from June 13 to July 18, 2009.

Through this unique partnership with York Minster (Cathedral), students will live within the medieval walled city of York and study the history and fabric of its various invasions and settlements, from the Romans and Anglo-Saxons to the Vikings and Normans to the Reformation and beyond.

Located in the north of England, York boasts a remarkably well-preserved collection of medieval sites, including the largest medieval cathedral in Northern Europe, which has been a place of worship for over 1,300 years. The buildings of York, coupled with the vibrant artisan workshops that endeavor to maintain them, provide a perfect location for the study of the Middle Ages.

Lectures focus on the lives and livelihoods of the nobility, the clergy, and the commoners during the city’s major historical periods. In addition to readings and lectures, the course includes individual student research projects using exclusive access to the archives and library of the Minster.

Because it is a summer course, students can have these important experiences without stepping out of their major tracks. It's in English, so no extra language expertise is required. The course includes six credits at the 300-level, service learning experience, research opportunities at the Minster's archives and library, and excursions to various historical sites.

For AC students who are interested, applications are due January 15, 2009. More information can be obtained by contacting Dr. Robin Bott, director of study abroad, at 517-265-5161 ext. 4080 or via e-mail, rbott@adrian.edu.