Study Abroad in England

Summer 2012

June 22 - July 13

Forget what you've heard about good 'ole' England, Great Britain, The U.K.!!

Join this England program as it studies culture, class and rock ‘n’ roll in three of the UK’s most vibrant and magnificent cities.

FAST FACTS

Faculty: Dr. Saundra Ardrey (Political Science), Dr. Roger Murphy (Political Science), Erin Greunke (Geography)

Credits: Political Science: PS450 - Selected Topics in Comparative Politics

               African-American Studies: AFAM490 - African American Seminar

               Geography: GEOG475 - Special Topics in Geography

Locations: London, Liverpool, and Manchester

Scholarships: WorldTopper Scholarship, SGA Scholarship, and possible other scholarships.

Application Deadline: Contact Dr. Ardrey

Orientation Date: May 6, 2012

Cost: $4150, which includes the Study Abroad course fee (3 hour credit), roundtrip airline ticket, in country travel, hotel accommodations (based on double occupancy with occasional use of multi-bedded rooms), and program excursions and cultural performances. Students should budget at least $400 for other meals, fund for personal expenses such as souvenirs and independent travel, based on individual spending habits.

Contact: Dr. Saundra Ardrey

                 Dr. Roger Murphy

                 Erin Greunke

Program Description:

England is often thought of as the model stable government and home of a very proper people. But did you know that England has a long history of protest and rebellion? And of course you know about the Britisch music sciene of rock and roll, the Beatles, Rolling Stones and more. Come explore another side of Britisch politics and culture. We will study the various forms of protest and the clash of cultures as the working class, women, and Africans fought to secure their social, political and economic rights.

The course will be taught in three locations. As the capital of England, London has been the focal point for political protest movements and the destination for immigrants. Manchester was at the center of the Industrial Revolution and is considered to be the birthplace of capitalism. Liverpool was the main port of the Britisch Empire and a center of radical politics. The city is also home to the International Slave Museum and of course, it's the home of The Beatles and the infamous Cavern Nightclub.