Study USA

Nashville, TN

Travel Writing

WRIT 398

• Credit Hours: 3
• Instructor: Jeanine Rauch, Lecturer and Regional Campus Writing Center Director
• Dates: On Campus: July 31, 2017; August 1-7, 2017 in Nashville
• Cost: $995 plus tuition
• Application deadline: June 1, 2018
  

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Itinerary subject to change. Students should wait to make travel arrangements after confirming dates and times with instructor.

Admission to this course requires the submission of a writing sample to the instructor.*

Students will:

• Explore the city of Nashville, TN and learn about the process of documenting their travels for others to read.
• Learn why Nashville has earned the nickname “Music City.”
• Enjoy live music, visiting the state capitol, touring the Parthenon, and exploring nature are just some of the available activities.
• See country music museums including the Johnny Cash Museum, Patsy Cline Museum, and the Country Music Hall of Fame.
• Visit the Grand Ole Opry, because no trip to Nashville would be complete without it.

Location:

Nashville, TN       

Prerequisites:

• Writ 100 or Writ 101 or Hon 101
• Writ 102 or Hon 102 or Liba 102

Who should go?

Professional Writing minors; Journalism, Integrated Marketing Communications, Marketing, History, Business, and General Business majors.

Dates:

Students will meet on the Oxford campus on July 31, 2017.  The instructor determines time and location.  The program dates are August 1-7, 2017 in Nashville, TN. August 1 is a travel day, students should arrive in Nashville in the evening on the 1st.

Travel:

Students will make their own travel arrangements to Nashville, TN. It is recommended that students carpool if driving, but not required.

Costs:

Course fee is $995. Included in the course fee are housing, group ground transportation, and select group meals.  Excluded from the cost are the Study USA application fee, meals, tuition, airfare, and personal spending money.

*Admission to this course requires the submission of a writing sample to the instructor. Students interested in this course must email a writing sample to Jeanine Rauch, mjrauch@olemiss.edu, to gain her approval for the course. Please contact the instructor for more information on this requirement.