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From the ancient artifacts of the British Museum to the graffiti and murals of contemporary street art, this course explores a wide range of art in one of the most vibrant artistic centers in the world, London! Along the way, we’ll discuss the themes and purposes of art, the lives of artists, key artistic terms, composition, and design principles. By the end of the course, you’ll feel confident discussing different kinds of art, recognizing artists and materials, navigating museums and galleries, and expressing your insights creatively through writing.

This course is open to Studio Art majors and minors, Art History majors and minors, and Art Education majors. It provides an expanded exploration of the visual arts in London, with the flexibility to align with your individual interests and area of study. The course examines the intricate relationship between writing and art-making, deepening your understanding and practice in both disciplines. Through various written exercises and assignments, you will develop greater fluency in articulating and analyzing key aspects of artistic production and visual creativity.

This course introduces students to the fundamental principles of design thinking as a human-centered, iterative approach to problem-solving. Through hands-on exercises, case studies, and collaborative projects, students will learn to define challenges, generate innovative ideas, prototype solutions, and test their effectiveness. Emphasizing empathy, experimentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration, this course equips students with the mindset and tools needed to tackle complex problems in various fields, from business and healthcare to technology and social innovation. No prior design experience is required—just a curiosity for creative problem-solving and a willingness to think differently.

Prerequisite: Sophomore standing Learn about sustainability, one of the hottest topics in business and engineering, while visiting eco-friendly sites, enjoying presentations and tours delivered by some of the leading green companies, and immersing yourself in the sustainable ecosystem that is London, England!

Prerequisite: Sophomore standing Learn about sustainability, one of the hottest topics in business and engineering, while visiting eco-friendly sites, enjoying presentations and tours delivered by some of the leading green companies, and immersing yourself in the sustainable ecosystem that is London, England!

This course will compare and contrast the criminal justice systems of the United States and England. Students will learn how the police, corrections, and court systems function in each country, and how these differences affect policy. Prerequisite: CRM 110 OR CJS 110; junior or senior status; or consent of instructor SOC 100, SOC 101, or consent of instructor.

Explore ethical issues encountered in healthcare using London’s substantial medical history. Increase your ethical awareness in healthcare as we visit museums, libraries, and healthcare facilities rich in artifacts accumulated over centuries. Students will be exposed to ethical issues encountered in healthcare using the past and present. What was it like in the 14th century as a common person facing a quarantine during Black Death? What lessons can be learned after recently experiencing a pandemic? You will be asked to synthesize and implement strategies for applying morals, values, and ethics in healthcare. Finally we will explore the differences and similarities between the US and UK healthcare availability and cultural practices. This course fulfills the BCC GP/WC Area of Inquiry AND the WI (Writing Intensive) requirement.

Do you collect things? Me too, and we are not alone. People all over the world collect stuff that is important to them. Let’s explore some of London’s collectors including various clubs, organizations, libraries, museums, archives, and other cultural institutions. You’ll visit places with classic collections like the V&A and those with untraditional collections like The Wartburg. Maybe you’ll visit a soccer club or collect some things yourself by mudlarking on the Thames. You’ll learn about the cultural, philosophical, and practical motivations behind different collections and their use for storytelling, communicating, storing history, creating new things, and more. By exploring these places and their collections you’ll learn about the organization and dissemination of information. You’ll critically reflect on information collection, storage, and use that is vital to every academic discipline and career. This course fulfills the BCC Multidisciplinary Integration (MI) Area of Inquiry.

There is no place like London! Famously, the great Samuel Johnson wrote that “when a man is tired of London, he is tired of life, for there is in London all that life can afford.” Energetic and diverse, rich in history, culture, and all of the things that make life interesting, London is the ideal place to discover and develop your skills as a travel writer. In this course, you will explore London (with the class and independently) and use your experiences and curiosity as a traveler to write engaging essays and narratives that include and combine research, analysis and critical reflection. Prerequisites: ENG 101 or CIV 111-112 and junior standing.

There is no better place than London to study the most enduring bilateral relationship in the world! Historian Paul Johnson called the “special relationship” between the United Kingdom and the United States the “cornerstone of the modern democratic world order.” You will learn how this relationship began and how it has changed. We will discuss how the United States and the United Kingdom interact across multiple policy areas from defense and intelligence to diplomacy and trade. You will develop a capacity to form your own perspective about how special the U.S.-U.K. relationship truly is. The course material is brought alive by exciting field trips led by an experienced instructor who knows London exceedingly well. Recent classes have visited the Parliament of the United Kingdom, the Churchill War Rooms, Whitehall, the Imperial War Museum, Bletchley Park (center of U.K.-U.S. code-breaking operations during World War II), and the American War Memorial Chapel at stunning St. Paul’s Cathedral. During each field trip, the class makes stops along the way to see and enjoy other sites and attractions. If you really want to experience London, this is the class for you! (PLS Department Chair will waive the three hours of PLS prerequisite for PLS 302.)

Embark on a captivating exploration of international law and the intricate workings of the global legal framework. Through an exciting mock trial simulation and immersive experiences, students will explore fundamental questions surrounding the application and enforcement of international law. This unique program plans to include tours of prestigious institutions such as the Supreme Court of the U.K. and the Royal Courts of Justice (subject to availability), where we will view live court cases. Additionally, we plan to visit Parliament and tour the historic Inns of Court alongside a London lawyer, gaining invaluable perspectives on legal practice and tradition.

London is the perfect city to study theatre as well as fulfill your BCC FA requirement. This Intro to Theatre class is designed to use the City of London as our classroom. We see 6-8 plays ranging from Shakespeare, to classic London productions, to musicals, to the latest and most exciting contemporary work. A few highlights of the trip are: the plays we see, studying theatre history at the British Museum, learning about how theatre is put together and study design at the Victoria Albert Museum, several backstage theatre tours/ city tours and a full day excursion to Stratford Upon Avon (William Shakespeare’s home town). These are just a few highlights of this life changing Study Abroad excursion.

Note: A $200 surcharge allows us to use London, a world premiere entertainment city, exclusively as our classroom. This modest surcharge covers additional excursions as well as all show tickets and is worth every penny!

From the Tudor court to contemporary protest movements, British women have profoundly shaped national and global history. This course examines how women and gender-expansive people have wielded power, challenged inequalities, and transformed society across centuries. Students will analyze monarchical power through figures like Elizabeth I while considering modern political leadership under Margaret Thatcher. The story of the suffragette movement and activists like Emmeline Pankhurst, will provide insight into women’s leadership of transnational voting rights movements. We will investigate how British colonialism shaped—and continues to influence—gendered and racialized identities worldwide. This course also engages with contemporary issues, including LGBTQ+ rights activism and its evolution from early queer movements to current debates about transgender inclusion. Students will examine how British gender equality movements connect to global campaigns for reproductive justice, intersectional climate activism, and #MeToo, with a focus on London’s role as a hub for transnational feminist organizing.

Through guided site visits to historic landmarks and engagement with the work of local activists and scholars, students will gain firsthand insight to both historical struggles and ongoing movements for gender justice. This course offers a unique opportunity to understand how British histories of women, gender, and sexualities inform and intersect with contemporary global movements for gender equality.