Cultural History of London II HIST 217C / 317C, 3 credits
27 May-3 June 2012
London, England
Register by 6 May
"When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford." - Samuel Johnson
Discover the history, art, and architecture of London that have made it the fascinating city it is today. By exploring the political and religious history over the past 400 years, and experiencing the paintings, literature, theater, and music of the time, you will learn firsthand what it might have been like to live in London during important periods in history.
- Early seventeenth century, including Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
- The Restoration and the eighteenth century, including Wren churches, public buildings, and private residences
- The Age of Revolution, Romanticism, and the Gothick Revival, including the Houses of Parliament, the rise of steam power, and new transportation systems
- The Victorian Age, includingTrafalgar Square and the museums and halls of South Kensington (The Albert Memorial, The Royal Albert Hall, The Victoria & Albert Museum, and The Natural History Museum)
- The early twentieth century, including the suburban sprawl, the class struggles in the streets of London, and the Blitz of the Second World War
- The later twentieth century, including the rise of tourism, the swinging sixties, and the growth of multicultural London
May apply toward upper- or lower-level credit for history, humanities, or electives.
Faculty member: Robert-Louis Abrahamson, PhD, rabraham@faculty.ed.umuc.edu
Accommodation and transportation
For your convenience, UMUC coordinates the hotel and excursion arrangements for a flat fee of $550 per student, in addition to the course tuition cost. This fee will be charged to your student account and covers seven nights of lodging (double occupancy room), as well as local transportation costs and entry to all excursions. Single rooms are available upon request for an additional fee of $200.
The $550 fee does not include travel to and from London. Students must make their own travel arrangements to the course.
Textbooks and course materials
Textbooks can be ordered through webText Europe - a secure, online textbook service designed to make your textbook ordering quick and simple. You can also receive on-site assistance from your local field representative. For a detailed listing of required textbooks and early reading assignments, please see the current course syllabus found in the schedule.
Registration details
You may register for the 3 credit field study course with your local field representative or online at MyUMUC. Tuition assistance or financial aid can be applied toward tuition costs. For more information, contact the UMUC Field Study Office at DSN 314-370-6762, CIV +49-(0)6221-3780, or e-mail fieldstudies@europe.umuc.edu.
Important!
Before completing your travel plans, please verify with your local field representative or the Field Study Office in Heidelberg that the course will be held as scheduled. Students who drop/withdraw from a field study course after the registration deadline will be charged a fee of $100.
Last updated: 6 March 2012