Living Literature in Paris: Visit to the Paris Catacombs

Thursday, June 4, 2009

Visit to the Paris Catacombs

In places, we could see the ancient Roman supports in the catacombs:

"Stop! This is the Empire of the Dead":

We take advantage of a well-lit corner to take pictures:

Above: Eryc Nikkel. Below: Drs. Cowlishaw

Anna Gurley:

Elaina Ross:

One mile beneath Paris...

For more information about the catacombs of Paris, see this link.

Victor Hugo's poem "Death":

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. "Would I have to be an English major or does that matter at all?"
Anyone can go regardless of their major. However, as spaces fill, priority will be given to students who are taking the class for credit. Interested persons who are not enrolled would be notified in time for a full refund if we run out of extra room for non-enrolled participants.

2. "When (and where) do we sign up?"
You would enroll just like any other class in ENGL 4923 if you are an undergraduate, and ENGL 5643 if you are a graduate student. In either case, you will see it on the summer schedule as "Study Away: Paris". A payment schedule is now posted at the top of this page. You will need to make those payments on time toward the $2600 total price.

3. "How does the payment work? Is it simply all in one lump sum or can I make payments?"
There is now a new post at the top of this page explaining what amounts are due at what times!

4. "Would the entire trip be based on an itinerary or would I have plenty of free time to explore the city?"
That's a great question to ask whenever you're planning to travel! Please see the website above and read the description of the trip. I will post specific schedules for each day later, but my main objective is to give everyone a chance to experience Paris--the scheduled events will be guides to your understanding of the city, but free time is important!

5. "What should I do now to get ready?"
Be sure to email Dr. Cowlishaw cowlisha@nsuok.edu and keep in touch with this blog and:
First, get a passport
You can find information on passport application at
Remember that it takes months to process a passport. Begin the application process immediately!

Second, attend the information meetings. At these meetings, we will get to know each other and discuss preparations for the trip: what you need to bring with you, how to exchange money, what to expect in Paris, current events in Europe, etc. Here is the meeting schedule:

Meeting 1: Thursday, October 30, 2008 at 7:00pm
NSU Broken Arrow campus, Building G room 210 -- This meeting is not mandatory. It will be an opportunity to ask questions and meet each other.

Meeting 2: Friday, December 5, 2008 at 5pm
NSU Tahlequah campus, Seminary Hall room 110-- This meeting is not mandatory. It will be an opportunity to ask questions and meet each other.

Meeting 3: Friday, January 16, 2009 at 6:00pm via ITV: Broken Arrow Building G, room 210
Tahlequah Seminary Hall room 204

Meeting 4: Monday, May 18, 2009 at 4:30pm via ITV: in Broken Arrow Building G, room 210 in Tahlequah Seminary Hall room 204

6. "Do I have to know any French?"
No. All readings will be in translation and Dr. Cowlishaw will prepare you to navigate the city in English without problems.
If, however, you do know some French, this can be a chance to get some practice!

7. "Will there be any scholarships offered?"
Yes. Two high school teachers will have assistance through the Evelyn P. Woods Scholarship. Information about the scholarships will be posted on this blog.

8. "How much walking will there be?"
A lot. If you want to participate in all the activities, you will need to be in good physical condition--not athletic shape, just reasonably fit. See the post above regarding the lack of handicapped accessibility in Europe.

Living Literature in Paris

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Here's a link to virtually stroll through the neighborhood of our hotel.

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May 25 - June 3, 2009

Trip Guide

The Rights of Man and Citizen 1793

boat ride on the seine

picnic on the river

Tuileries Garden

picnic in the luxembourg garden

Cafe Procope

best Paris bakeries

French "fast food"

the Conciergerie

French food

Louvre museum

Orsay museum

Rodin museum

Picasso Museum

Romanticism Museum

Your subway pass

Thursday, June 4, 2009

Visit to the Paris Catacombs

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