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London
The World in One City
July 6–July 28, 2012
Viewed through the lens of long-term history, London is arguably the very greatest of the early modern cities, a place always fabulous and often deadly. It has survived plagues, fire and war, and earned its place over and over as a center of innovation and power. Much of what we now understand about the world today was invented and tested in London, and what happened in this city in the last 1,000 years continues to have profound effects on many parts of modern life – including our culture, economy, technology, politics, health and religion. The emergence of modern London as a built and lived city, its complex class-based society, the rise and fall of disease through its history, technological developments and responses and the emergence of Britain's social and cultural institutions are all in themselves fascinating, and all utterly entwined. Students choose from one of two tracks in either Health, Environment & Technology (approved for Global Health majors) or Museums and Historic Places.
This 6-credit-hour program is based in London, and we spend 23 days exploring London and some of its surroundings. We devote most of our energy to adventures outside the classroom, discovering the past and present of this fascinating city first-hand—visiting museums and exploring the streets, parks, suburbs and palaces. But we also get out of town, and planned day trips include the Roman ruins at Bath, Stonehenge, Hampton Court, Oxford and a trip to an industrial heritage site. Also, on July 27, 2012, students may choose to participate in activities for the opening day of the Olympics. The program assumes no particular background in any field of study and is suitable for undergraduates from a wide range of majors.
Health, Environment &Technology (Track A)
This transdisciplinary study abroad program delves headfirst into a hands-on exploration of the complicated and fascinating questions of the inter-relationships between the contemporary city and its environmental, medical, technological and social pasts. Some of the fields we draw on to do this include urban studies, history, anthropology, science and technology studies, geography and human biology. But the program emphasizes the importance of learning from the city itself, and our priority is learning by seeing and experiencing as much as we can.
Courses fulfill General Studies and Science and Society requirements, and prerequisites are usually waived. Planned courses include:
- ASB 301/SSH 301 Global History of Health (3)
Fulfills CLAS Science & Society; and/or fulfills General Studies SB & H
- ASB 443/SSH 403 Cross-Cultural Studies in Global Health (3)
Fulfills CLAS Science & Society; and/or fulfills General Studies ( L or SB) & G
(This course is repeatable for credit.)
- ASM 414/SSH 414 Urban and Environmental Health (3)
Fulfills CLAS Science & Society; also fulfills General Studies SB
- ESS 514/SSH 514 Urban and Environmental Health (3)
Museums and Historic Places (Track B)
London – with its 300 plus museums as well as dozens of monuments, cathedrals, parks, and heritage sites – is one of the world’s richest sources for exploring how cultural meanings are constructed, altered and maintained. Many of London’s most famous museums opened in the 19th century, partly to serve and organize its burgeoning urban population. Historic sites in the city and nearby commemorate English and world historic events and individuals. London still radiates grandeur, and its museums and memorials continue to display and interpret Britain’s art and history, as well as its technological and social innovations. By looking critically at London’s museums and memorials, we can examine how the city and country have understood themselves, how they package themselves for visitors and how their past is preserved while responding to contemporary challenges.
Courses fulfill General Studies requirements, and prerequisites are usually waived. This track will not count for the Global Health requirement. Planned courses include (graduate credit also offered):
- ASB 489 Museums and Historic Places (3)
Fulfills General Studies SB
- ASB 471 Introduction to Museums (3)
Fulfills General Studies L
- ASB 591 Museums and Historic Places (3)
- ASB 591 Museums and Cultural Heritage (3)
The program fee for 2012 is $6,890 and will cover 6 credits of coursework, all accommodations, excursions, cultural events, program-related in-country transportation and some group meals. International airfare (approximately $1,200), incidentals and remaining meals are additional.
For more information, e-mail or call the School of Human Evolution and Social Change's study abroad program assistant at (480) 965-1366.
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