Program Description
LSU in London and Edinburgh, gives students the opportunity to live and study in two of Europe's most exciting cities, London and Edinburgh. The 2012 program has been designed to expose students to the rich history, theatre, media, politics, literature, and culture of London and Edinburgh. We will attend plays at the Globe Theatre in London and the Royal Shakespeare Company's theatre in Stratford. We will tour Shakespeare's birthplace and take walking tours with historical, theatrical, political, and literary significance. We will visit major museums, like the British Museum, the Tates, and the V&A (Victoria & Albert Museum).
In addition, students on the 2012 program will have the unique experience of being in London during the run-up to the 2012 Olympic games!
Program Eligibility
This program is open to students from all disciplines. Qualified applicants from other institutions are also welcome.
If you are an undergraduate, you must have at least a 2.5 gpa (A = 4.0); If you are a graduate student, you must have a 3.0 gpa.
If you are not an LSU student, you must submit an official copy of your most recent transcript when applying. Space in this program is limited. Qualified applicants from other institutions are especially welcome. If you are from another institution in Louisiana or are enrolled elsewhere but you are a Louisiana resident, you will be charged in-state tuition and fees. If you are an out-of-state student and do not have a nonresident fee waiver, you will be charged out-of-state tuition.
Program Dates: July 1-August 1, 2012
June 30: depart USA
July 1: arrive in London
July 31: last day of classes
August 1: depart Edinburgh
Locations
England: South Kensington, London, and Stratford-Upon Avon
Scotland: Edinburgh and Isle of Skye
Courses Offered
Please consult the LSU General Catalog for complete official course descriptions and prerequisites.
All students on the LSU in London and Edinburgh program must enroll in two courses (six credit hours).
English:
The English courses
will examine the representation of London in literature of the 19th and 20th centuries. British Literature and culture remains a key influence on American and Global literature and culture. The English courses will be taught concurrently; students are welcome to take one or the other, but will not be able to take both.
ENGL 2123 – Studies in Literary Traditions and Themes: Monsters of London
ENGL 4120 – Studies in Major Authors: The Werewolves of London - Criminals, Murderers, and Dissidents in Victorian London
Mass Communication:
The Mass Communication courses will provide insight into the comparative American and British media environment and the cultural, legal, and economic factors that influence the production adn consumption of a broad range of media products. The courses will also pay particular attention to sports entertainment adn its relationship to gender and nationalism. This will be especially important and relevant in the run-up to the Olympic games in London 2012.
MC 2025 - The Business of Entertainment Media
MC 4042 - Mass Media, Sports, and Society
Political Science:
The Political Science classes will give students
an opportunity to understand the important differences between American and British political systems, especially in our interconnected global economy.
POLI 2053 - Introduction to Comparative Politics
POLI 4060 - Special Topics in Comparative Politics: British Politics & Government
Expected Program Fee: $3,575 (includes housing, breakfast each day, some group dinners, theatre performances, day trips and excursions, museums, tours, transportation to Edinburgh, ground transportation in London and Edinburgh, and health insurance)
Housing in London will be at Pembridge Gardens, in Notting Hill. The closest stop on the London Underground ("the tube") is Notting Hill Gate station.
Housing in Edinburgh will be at the Smart City Hostel, located in the heart of the city.
Expenses not covered in the program fee: airfare, LSU tuition, lunches and most dinners, and spending money. Students should budget 25 GBP (Pounds Sterling, the currency in all of the United Kingdom) per day for food, although it will be possible to spend less if the local groceries and kitchen facilities (available at all accommodations) are utilized.
In the event of an unfavorable change in the exchange rate, some activities may be cancelled or changed.
Faculty Dr. Daniel Novak, Associate Professor of English (dnovak@lsu.edu)
Mr. Nathan Price, Instructor of Political Science (nprice2@tigers.lsu.edu)
Dr. Anne Osborne, Associate Professor of Mass Communication (osborne@lsu.edu)
Advice from students who went last year: We asked the students on the 2011 program to tell us what advice they would have for future participants. Here's what they said:
On packing:
Pack lightly!
Check out the weather in London [and Edinburgh] before you pack
Bring warm clothes
Bring more spending money than you think you will need, especially for food
Roll your clothing to save room and pack an extra bag with you for taking home souvenirs
Start packing a few days in advance and make a list
Bring a power strip and an adapter
Don't bring toiletries, buy them there
Bring a good rainjacket and waterproof shoes
If you can't pack lightly, bring two bags. 50 lbs of luggage is really heavy, and you'll want to buy some stuff in London [and Edinburgh]
Bring half the clothes and twice the money!
On classes:
Try and do some of your assignments beforehand
Read as much as you can before you leave the US
Be prepared to work and study, it's not all touring
On the program:
Know what hotel you're going to when you land and be prepared for a Customs Official to ask you
Make sure to go to the Portobello Road to Camden markets!
Be aware of the Dollar to Pound exchange rate and make a budget of how much you're spending so you don't run out of money
Although the application deadline is March 16, you are advised to register early in order to secure a spot in the program. The program will fill on a first come, first served basis from those who meet the eligibility requirements. A $500 deposit will be placed on your LSU billing statement at the time that you apply to the program. Students at other universities must send in a check or money order (made payable to "Louisiana State University") for the $500 deposit along with their applications. This deposit is nonrefundable after January 31, 2012.
Withdrawal from the program may result in the loss of all or part of your deposit or total payment of the program fee, depending on the date of withdrawal.
