The Dickens Universe 2009

Taking the Universe for Extension Credit

Course Number: 13541-002 (X462.ULIT)

We are once again offering units through UCSC Extension. This year it is 4 units, at a cost of $200. Please email JoAnna at the Project Office (dpj at ucsc.edu) if you wish to enroll for these units. These are NOT UCSC units and may not transfer to other schools. These units are intended for teachers seeking additional work-related units.

You will be given a form at the conference for enrollment. The completed form, along with a separate check made out to UC Regents, will be forwarded to the Extension office at the end of the conference. You may also pay by credit card.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS
You will be taking part in a special course that is just one facet of the 29th Annual Dickens Universe, which is the premier gathering for Dickens scholars from around the world. In addition to faculty and graduates from UC campuses and 26 other universities, participants include members of the general public as well as Elderhostelers and a few high school students. Most programs and activities take place at Kresge College.

The schedule for the week is very intense and you're expected to attend the following lectures and activities:

SUNDAY AUGUST 2
Registration 2-4 pm Kresge Piazzetta (pick up conference materials)
Lecture 7:30 pm Kresge Town Hall

MONDAY - FRIDAY MORNINGS
Faculty-led discussion 8:30 - 9:30
Lecture 9:45 - 11:00
Grad-student-led discussion 11:15 - 12:30

MONDAY - THURSDAY AFTERNOONS
Special workshop for HS Teachers 1:30 - 3:00

Evening lectures MON, TUE, and THU

You must read the novel prior to the class:
Latest Penguin edition of David Copperfield by Charles Dickens
(If this isn't available, please use an edition that contains all the original illustrations by Phiz.)

There is a 5-7 page paper due no later than Aug. 17, 2009. The title of your paper needs to submitted to Prof. Jordan (picasso at ucsc.edu) no later than Tue Aug 11. Details about the paper and submission will be given to you during the grad-led session in the mornings. Your paper will be submitted to one or both of your grad student leaders. He/she will read the paper, make comments, and recommend a grade. Prof. Jordan will submit grades to UCSC Extension and transcripts will be available shortly after.

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