British and European History

  England

• London: 
London

Term: Spring 
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Description: Whether a student's interest is in the royal ceremonies of Westminster Abbey, the revolutionary fervor of the Place de la Bastille or the Cold War culture of Checkpoint Charlie, the British and European History Program has something for everyone. Designed to provide a unique opportunity to engage in primary research, attend small classes and conduct multiple academic site visits, this program, through an immersion into the history and culture of Europe, will help students develop a comprehensive yet independent understanding of their chosen aspects of European history.

Using the city as a textbook, students will spend much of their time out and about on academic excursions to both sites of history and sites of commemoration. Walking tours of London might take students to the likes of Whitehall - where in a single road one can visit the Houses of Parliament, making a classroom discussion of political reform more real; and sit in Trafalgar Square, allowing for a unique understanding of how Englands defeat of France helped form a national identity. Beyond London, students will participate in day-long excursions to such sites of history as Bath, Cambridge, Brighton and Stonehenge. The program also includes a week-long trip exploring the monuments and archives of Paris and Berlin.

Eligibility
This program is designed for History majors and minors. Preference is given to upper division students. While this experience is particularly valuable for history majors considering graduate study, it is open to all students with a strong interest in British and European history. Program work will fulfill the Senior Seminar requirement needed by all Florida State history majors.

Housing: Students stay in furnished apartments in the FSU London Study Centre or in comparable accommodations within central London. Overnight guests are not allowed in program housing.

Highlights: The Study Centre is located two minutes from the British Museum in the intellectually-rich neighborhood of Bloomsbury, the center of the Bloomsbury Group of writers, philosophers, and artists. Particular attention is placed on the Americans who have lived in London and the effect of their experience and the impact of London on American literature. Students visit other districts of London such as Hampstead, Chelsea, and Greenwich that are rich in literary associations. The outlying neighborhoods of London are used to trace the major London authors to their homes and work places. Drama is also explored as the students attend performances on the London stage of the plays they are studying.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: USD14,125

Not included: The fee does not include round-trip international airfare; passport; food; books and supplies; personal travel/activity/spending money; some class-related events.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Application Process Involves:

• Other
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

Florida State University International Programs's Mission Statement: The Florida State University International Programs is committed to providing a quality international learning environment where students are challenged to be learners, leaders, achievers and contributors within a global community. In the twenty-first century students must be able to understand and perceive global change, and we are dedicated to exposing them to international cultures, lifestyles and languages.

Year Founded: 1957