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Quarter Programme> Spring 2010> Courses |
Spring 2010 - Dates of Term: April 5 - June 18; Mid-Term Break : 10 to 16 May |
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COURSES - coming soon: timetable and updated syllabuses |
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19th and 20th Century Novel Susie Thomas, literature professor and author Syllabus |
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This course looks at the nineteenth and twentieth century novel in both Britain and Ireland in terms of historical context and literary technique. It examines social conditions in the nineteenth century and the importance of class in the novels of Charles Dickens; the relations between Britain and Ireland and questions of colonial and post-colonial literature in the works of James Joyce and Roddy Doyle; women writers and the literary canon through the novels of Jane Austen and Virginia Woolf; and contemporary multicultural Britain as it is represented by Hanif Kureishi. |
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Green London Kenneth Helphand, Professor of Landscape Architecture, Univeristy of Oregon Syllabus |
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| Discover London as one of the world's great "green" cities. The city's parks, squares and open spaces structure the urban landscape, and provide essential open space, amenity and meaning for inhabitants and visitors alike. Experience London's green spaces as some the nation's greatest works of art. |
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British Art of the last hundred years Carole Machin, art historian Syllabus |
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| The aim of this course is to introduce British twentieth century art and architecture and place it in the wider context of Western European art and architecture of the same period. Because of the range of styles and media incorporated into the art of this century, emphasis will be placed on trends in art rather than studying the work of individuals. London provides an excellent selection of public and commercial galleries from which to study work from 1900 to the present day. |
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Filmscape & Cityscape Kenneth Helphand, Professor of Landscape Architecture, Univeristy of Oregon Syllabus |
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| Screen, discuss and explore films about London with a focus on the landscape of the city. We know places through film, and London has been the setting for hundreds of films. Examine the location for film narratives as a character in stories. |
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London Theatre Althea Stewart, theatre historian and actress Syllabus |
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| This course will examine some of the key elements in the development of British and European theatre through a study of plays and dramatists whose work is currently being performed. The study of theatre as a performance art will be emphasized throughout the course. We plan to see six plays throughout the term. While the precise shape of the course is dependent on the plays that are on stage at the time of your visit, we will endeavor to include a range of periods and styles. As well as seeing the plays performed, we plan to tour some theatres and/or theatrical institutions (Shakespeare's Globe, National Theatre) and, if possible, invite guest speakers to our classes. |
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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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