American Literature in New York City

Department of English
Location: New York City, NY (Manhattan and Brooklyn)
Course: ENG 2360 - American Literature Since 1865
CRN: TBD
Program Director: Christopher Margrave, cm85@txstate.edu
Course Dates: Summer I, dates TBD
Travel: June 25 - 30, 2025
Program Fee: $2,600
Course Tuition: $1,068.24
*Financial Aid eligible

Program Itinerary

By traveling to New York City as part of this American Literature course, students will have the opportunity to attend literary readings, plays, and museum exhibitions that directly correlate with the literary texts they will have studied leading up to the trip. From a visit to the Harlem Renaissance exhibit to the literary locales of influential works of literature set in NYC, as well experiencing the teeming diversity of the city itself, students will experience first-hand the richness of New York's impact on the evolving expressions of American identity.

Date	Activities
Wednesday, June 25	Travel to New York City, NY.
Thursday, June 26	Admission to the Whitney Museum, an iconic NYC art museum. Then, enjoy visit to Little Island Park and a guided walking tour of the West Village. Finish the evening with a Jazz Concert at the Village Vanguard.
Friday, June 27	Begin the day with admission to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Then, visit Central Park.
Saturday, June 28	Take a literary tour of Manhattan followed by an off Broadway show in the evening.
Sunday, June 29	Literary tour of Brooklyn.
Monday, June 30	Travel home.

*Itinerary is subject to change.

Application Process

Follow these steps to enroll.

STEP 1

Complete SIA student application. Deadline is January 24, 2025.

STEP 2

Applications reviewed by Program Director & OXP.

STEP 3

Pay $50 program deposit. Deadline is February 21, 2025.

STEP 4

Program FAQ

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General Information
- Who is eligible to participate in the program?
  
  All students enrolled at TXST are eligible to participate, there are no course prerequisites.
- Will I need to be in person at the San Marcos campus for the course?
  
  No, you do not need to be in San Marcos to participate in the program. Instruction before and after the program trip will be online.
Costs
- What is included in the program fee?
  The program fee includes:
  - Lodging, 5 nights at a hotel in NYC.
  - Shuttle to/from airport to hotel in NYC.
  - 2 group dinners.
  - NYC Metro Pass.
  - Admission to the Whitney Museum.
  - Walking tour of the West Village.
  - Visit to Little Island Park.
  - Jazz concert at the Village Vanguard.
  - Admission to the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
  - Literary tour of Manhattan.
  - Literary tour of Brooklyn.
  - Off-Broadway play.
  *Note that transportation to/from the airport will be provided at the most common arrival time of participants. If you do not arrive/depart at the most common time of the group you may not be eligible for the shuttle.
- What is NOT included in the program fee?
  The program fee does not include:
  - Airfare to/from NYC.
  - Breakfast and lunch throughout the duration of the trip.
  - 3 dinners throughout the duration of the trip.
  - Any additional activities students participate in during program free time.
  - Course tuition.
  *Per OXP policy, airfare is purchased by the student is not refundable by the university. Students are encouraged to purchase flexible airfare or travel insurance in case of the event they are unable to travel.
- What is the program deposit?
  
  Students are required to pay a $50 nonrefundable program deposit to secure their spot in the program. The deposit is applied to the overall program fee.
- Is Study in America Financial Aid eligible?
  
  Yes, SIA programs are financial aid eligible; however, eligibility can vary by student award. Students should always confirm with TXST One Stop whether their financial aid will cover the course tuition and program fee.
Program Preparation
- Will I need to provide my transportation?
  
  Students are responsible for purchasing airfare to/from New York. Students will receive an unlimited Metrocard upon arrival in NYC for onsite transportation.
- Is there a dress code for specific visits?
  
  There is no required dress code.
- Will there be down time on the trip?
  
  Yes, students will have downtime in the evenings.
Drop & Refund Policy
- Course Tuition Refund
  
  Refunds for a dropped extension course are given according to university policy for regular university courses on campus. Refer to the TXST One Stop for more information.
- SIA Program Fee Refund
  Students may receive a refund for the program fee if they drop/withdraw within the refund schedule. The program fee refund policy is separate from the refund deadlines associated with course tuition costs.
  The following policy applies to students that drop/withdraw from the course/program:
  - 100% of the program fee is refundable 45 days prior to the course start date.
  - 70% of the program fee is refundable 44 days prior to the course start date.
  - 50% of the program fee is refundable after the first start date of the course.
  Students that cannot complete the program and would like to appeal the refund policy, please contact extension@txstate.edu for assistance.
  Please note the course start date is not the first day of travel.