Course Number:

Credit Hours:

4

Course Title:

British Lives and Cultures

Course Description:

Serves as the anchor of a study program in London, helping students to place what they are learning in their other courses into a larger, contemporary context. Presents a clear and structured background to the social, political, and cultural institutions of contemporary Britain. Britain, and London in particular, can no longer be regarded as an historical anomaly based on good theatre, famous museums, historical theme parks, and stately buildings. The nation is experiencing rapid and exciting changes in its identity and in its relationship with Europe and the world. Explores the new Britain through a balance between classroom instruction by British faculty and guest speakers and guided visits to places of historical and contemporary significance.