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Semester Programme > Fall 2009 |
Fall 2009 - Dates of Term: September 7 - December 10; Mid-Term Break: 17 to 25 October |
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Britain Today: Issues and Perspectives (mandatory) Martin Upham, political scientist Syllabus |
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| An interdisciplinary approach to history, politics and the study of social trends, Britain Today challenges students to dissect and examine contemporary Britain. In history, students encounter the formative events of the state such as the Conquest, the Reformation, the English Revolution, the development of Liberal Democracy, and the impact of war in the twentieth century. In politics they engage as witnesses with national and local government and Parliament. In social trends, they probe the factors that unite and divide British society. The course is excursion intensive and makes special use of London's resources as a world capital and centre of government. Each student enrolling in the program at the London Centre is required to participate in this course. |
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Economic Integration of the European Union Andreas Staab , constitutional consultant Syllabus |
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.Examine the economic integration within the European Union and the relationship between Great Britain and the EU within a global economic context.
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London: Biography of a City Lisa Bowers-Isaacson, historian Syllabus |
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| Throughout its history, London has been the political, cultural, trading, and financial capital of England. This course is an introductory survey of the history of London from its Roman origins to 1945, with emphasis on how royalty, trade, religion, and social conditions have shaped the pattern of the city's growth. It draws upon primary source materials, historical map, and guided walks. The course is divided equally between in-class lectures and discussions and specially created walks through city neighborhoods. Each student completes two projects based on personal exploration of London streets. |
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Modernism and Contemporary Art Carole Machin, art historian Syllabus |
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| This course studies those trends in twentieth century art collectively known as Modernism, examining how each challenged the artistic ideas of earlier centuries. By directly encountering British, European, and American examples in London's magnificent galleries, students can come to an understanding of the diverse nature of Modernisma and the profundity of its influence. An in-depth study of contemporary British, art patronage, and the rold of galleries in shaping public taste will be intregal to the course, illustrated by the award every autumn of the Turner Prize fo contemporary art. |
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The Play's the Thing: Writing for the Stage Althea Stewartl, theatre historian and actress Syllabus |
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| Study a substantial series of texts and attend at least eight plays. Explore theater and its ability to shape the thinking of its audience. Examine various theatrical theories including tragedy and catharsis, social theater, political theater, the avant-garde, and the theater of gender, race, and sexual orientation. |
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Shakespeare, the Dramatist |
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| This course is an English literature course structured around Shakespeare plays in production at the time of the class. Five or six plays are selected and students study them as scripts, taking an actor's or director's approach rather than a scholar's. The primary consideration is the relationship of the play to the audience. This course covers the movements of characters on and off the stage, how an actor might present a character or interpret a speech, which aspects of the play a director might seek to emphasize, and so on. From this approach, an appreciation of Shakespeare's poetic skill, his use of imagery and metaphor, and the underlying themes of the play, arise naturally and easily. Students also consider what advantages the modern theater has over an Elizabethan playhouse and vice versa, and how Shakespeare leveraged the advantages and coped with the disadvantages. Students will see at least six British Shakespeare productions in London or in Stratford. |
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| Please Note: course offerings are subject to change at any time without notice, due to on-site availability and total program enrollment. All syllabuses may change due to new material or excursions. | ||
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