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Spring Break in Spain and Morocco
Designed for Dr. Edward DeClair
March 5 – March 16, 2009
Hotel: Wassim or similar
PROGRAM ITINERARY
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March 5, 2009
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March 6, 2009
Arrival in the Andalusian city of Seville where
you are met by your CSA On-site Coordinator.
Transfer to your hotel and begin your discovery
of this beautiful city. This evening enjoy a
special Welcome Dinner.
Hotel: Don Paco or similar:
http://www.hoteldonpaco.com/
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March 7, 2009
Today a local guide conducts a full day tour of
the city. Highlights will include the impressive
Cathedral, built on the site a previous Mosque
razed by the Christians, the Giralda, one of
the iconic symbols of the city, and the Alcazar.
This evening experience the passion of a local
Flamenco performance (dinner included).
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March 8, 2009
This morning traverse the stunning Andalusian
landscape to the city of Cordoba. Once
the capital of a Roman province, an Arab
state, and a Caliphate, Cordoba boasts an
impressive history of culture and learning.
Visit La Mezquita, the third largest Mosque in
the world with a Cathedral built inside! Later
continue to Granada.
Hotel: Abén Humeya or similar:
http://www.hoteles-ma.es/hotelsma/index.php
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March 9, 2009
Granada is one of the most important sites
in Spain, and all of Europe, and was the last
Arab stronghold to fall to the Christian forces.
Visit the amazing Alhambra; part garden, part
palace, and part fortified town; the Alhambra
was home to the Nasrid Sultans. Later visit
Granada’s Cathedral where Ferdinand and
Isabella are buried.
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March 10, 2009
A morning drive brings you to the port city of
Algeciras where you board a ferry to Africa
and the Moroccan port of Tangiers. Meet your
local Moroccan guide and drive to the Royal
city of Fes. This evening experience Moroccan
culture during a folklore show and dinner.
March 11, 2009
Fes is the medieval capital of Morocco, and
a city of highly refined Islamic culture and
learning. Today visit the sprawling labyrinth
of Fes el-Bali, the city’s Medina, or old town.
You will see the Bouanania Madersa, a 14th
century religious college, and one of the best
examples of Islamic architecture in Morocco.
Also visit the Nejjarine Museum. Dinner is
included.
Departure on an international flight to Spain.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Travel to Spain to explore the heritage of
the Moorish conquest. Special site visits
in Seville, Cordoba, and Granada enhance
the cultural experience by illustrating
the themes and concepts we will study
in class. Contemporary Spain meets its
multi-cultural heritage as we investigate
the Islamic antecedents so obviously
prevalent in the art and architecture
of Andalusia. We conclude our trip in
Morocco after crossing the Strait of
Gibraltar and arriving in northern Africa.
The World is Your Classroom
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March 12, 2009
This morning drive south to the Red CityMarrakech, one of the most fantastic and
iconic cities in Morocco. Dinner at the hotel.
Hotel: Imperial Holiday or similar:
http://www.hotel-imperialholiday-marrakech.com/
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March 13, 2009
A local guide conducts a full day city tour
highlighting some of the city’s most important
monuments. See the Saadien Tombs, on of the
most haunting sites in Marrakech, the Palais
Bahia, called ‘the resplendent’, this is one of
the loveliest palaces in Marrakech, and the
Medersa Ben Youssef, beautifully decorated
in the 17th century Islamic style. Dinner at the
hotel.
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March 14, 2009
Depart Marrakech for the seaside city of
Essaouira. Essaouira is a walled city beautifully
situated at the end of a sweeping crescent
beach. This afternoon is free to walk along the
beach, or explore the fascinating architecture
and trendy boutiques of the old town. Dinner.
Hotel: Hotel des Iles or similar:
http://www.hotel-des-iles.com/
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March 15, 2009
Depart Essaouira for the Moroccan capital of
Casablanca. The largest city in the country,
Casablanca is an intoxicating mix of old and
new. A local guide will conduct a tour of the
city. Later enjoy a special Farewell Dinner.
Hotel Diwan or similar:
http://www.hoteldiwancasablanca.com/
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March 16, 2009
Transfer to the airport for your return flight.
PROGRAM COSTS
PROGRAM FEES:
Based on 26 participants: $3,295
Single supplement:
$895
Program includes:
FACULTY LEADERS
Dr. Edward DeClair serves as Assistant
Dean for International Programs at
Lynchburg College. He has extensive
experience traveling with college-age
students having led or co-led trips to
Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Costa Rica,
the Czech Republic, France, Germany,
Greece, Italy, Spain, Turkey, and Vietnam.
He has also participated in faculty
development seminars in the Czech
Republic, Germany, Ireland, and Japan.
DeClair studied in France on two separate
occasions - as a Nebraska high school
student and while in graduate school. His
research interests include French politics,
the European Union, and experiential
learning in political science.
Barbara Rothermel joined Lynchburg
College in 1997. In addition to her
responsibilities as the Daura Gallery
director, she developed and now teaches
courses in the College’s Museum Studies
minor. She has participated in study abroad
programs in Australia, New Zealand, Spain,
Italy, France, Morocco, Turkey, Greece,
and the U.K., and has traveled extensively
worldwide. She earned a Master’s in
liberal studies and museum studies from
the University of Oklahoma and a B.A. in
art and cultural history from Hood College.
She is currently completing her PhD in
museum studies through the University
of Leicester, U.K., with a dissertation
concerning the university art museum as a
catalyst for interdisciplinary collaboration.
Dr. Kern Lunsford is Professor of
Spanish and the Chair of the Department
of Modern Languages. At Lynchburg
College he has taught all levels of Spanish,
Spanish and Spanish American Literature,
the Methodology of Teaching Foreign
Languages, and the Culture and Civilization
of Spain. He has presented scholarly papers
on Peninsular and Spanish American
Literature, and Spanish Linguistics. He
has been involved with study abroad for
Lynchburg College students for many
years, having taken students to Guatemala,
Mexico, and Spain.
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Round trip transatlantic airfare on regularly scheduled flight
All programming as listed above
Services of a CSA On-Site Coordinator for the duration of the program
Local guides when needed in Spain
Local guide for the duration of the program in Morocco
Accommodation in superior tourist class hotels
Breakfast daily, additional meals as listed above
All transportation as listed above
Accident and sickness insurance
Program does not include:
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Passport and visa fees when applicable
Drinks with lunch and dinner
Lynchburg College tuition and fees
Additional meals
Personal expenses including laundry, mini-bar charges and telephone calls
Any other item not listed above
$250 deposit due on October 31, 2008
Final balance due on November 20, 2008
For More Information:
Dr. Edward DeClair
Assistant Dean for International Programs
Lynchburg College
Office Phone: 434.544.8481
Email: [email protected]
Robert Magee
Executive Director
Cultural Studies Abroad
Office Phone: 415.567.5310
Email: [email protected]
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Accident & Sickness Insurance
CSA includes full medical and accident insurance for every program participant. This coverage includes:
• $50,000 Accident & Sickness Medical Expense ($100.00 deductible)
• $50,000 Emergency Medical Evacuation
• $25,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• $10,000 Repatriation of Remains
• Bedside visitation by friend or relative – economy class airfare
• An international assistance center which is available to help 24•hours a day
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Accommodations: Often, quoted hotels are not confirmed until the entire group has made the initial deposit. CSA reserves the right to change hotels, if
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participants deviating from the group program. Participants arriving and departing independently are responsible for their own transfers.
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Francisco, CA, 94109. The date the cancellation is received by CSA shall determine the cancellation date.
Standard Cancellation Fees: the standard cancellation fees apply as follows:
• Up to 90 days prior to departure, $100.00 per person
• Between 90 and 61 days prior to departure, $250.00 per person
• Between 60 and 31 days, 50% of the program price
• Between 30 days and day of departure, 100% of program price
Spring Break in Spain and Morocco
Designed for Dr. Edward DeClair
www.culturalstudiesabroad.com
March 5 – March 16, 2009
Program Number 090305ED
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