As part of this program, students must enroll in the following course (three credit
units):
Anthropology 48: Field Studies (1 unit) taught by Prof. Wendy Fonarow
Discover British Culture through Anthropology Field Studies: Experience the dynamic
culture, heritage, and ethnic mix making London a global epicenter. In the Anthropology
Field Studies course, you will learn about the variety of British dialects, the custom
of afternoon tea, pub life, football, and unrivaled museums, premier theater, and
one of the best music scenes on the planet. From the nightlife of Soho to the historic
landmarks of Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Tower Bridge and the River Thames, from the
architecture of Notting Hill to the manicured gardens of Regent Park, from traditional
Sunday roast dinner to the viral street foods of Borough Markets, from the winding
alleys of Jack the Ripper's Whitechapel to Harry Potter’s Platform 9 ¾ at Kings Cross,
London offers unparalleled opportunities to gain firsthand understanding of the modern
Britain life and significance.
History 180: Western Civilization II (3 units) taught by Prof. Michelle Stonis
What if you could step into your history textbook? In HIST 180, you can. Travel to
London and Oxford to experience Western European history come alive in the places
where history unfolded. From the rise of absolutism in the seventeenth century to
the world wars and the present day, we will explore the political, economic, and social
forces that have shaped the Western world and our lives today. We will examine royal
power at the Tower of London; explore the Scientific Revolution and the quest for
truth as we punt down the River Cherwell through Oxford’s historic university landscape;
step into the secret underground headquarters of Britain’s World War II leaders to
consider the strategy and human experience of total war; and explore urban planning,
architecture, and the rebuilding of London at St. Paul’s Cathedral, designed by Christopher
Wren after the Great Fire of 1666. Through these experiences and more, we will investigate
major themes including absolutism, constitutionalism, religious conflict, revolution,
empire, industrialization, nationalism, democracy, and the world wars. This isn’t
boring history from a distance. It’s history under your feet and in your camera roll.
