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| Term | Year | App Deadline | Decision Date | Start Date | End Date |
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| Intersession | 2014 | 10/12/2013** | Rolling Admission | 01/03/2014 | 01/21/2014 |
 NOTE: Students are advised not to make travel plans until they are officially accepted to the program.
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** Indicates rolling admission application process. Students will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline. |
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| Language Requirement: | None | GPA: | 0 (in good academic standing) |
| Professor(s): | Dr. David Hay | Internships: | No |
| Disciplines offered: | Theater, English, Literature | Accomodations: | Residence halls |
| Prerequisite(s): | None | Program Advisor: | Jennifer Miles - miles@sandiego.edu |
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ENGLAND: London
London English Program
PROGRAM LOCATION
Students who participate in this three-week faculty-led program will live in London. London, the theater mecca, is one of the world's most exciting and visited cities. There are numerous sites to see in this bustling city, but the real joy of London is often found in exploring the lesser-known highways and byways. London is a surprisingly green city, featuring everything from small hidden squares to large public spaces such as Victoria, Hyde, Regents, and St. James' parks.
COURSE INFORMATION
Courses Offered: English 280- Introduction to Shakespeare and English 420- Advanced Studies in Shakespeare
Professor: Dr. David Hay
There is no better place to study Shakespeare than on the banks of the Thames, the alleys of Eastcheap, and amidst the architecture and vistas that he knew. Although Shakespeare's texts provide us with some of our richest literary experiences, the playwright hardly thought about publication. The theatre was a living, money-making scheme, shaped by its location in the slums, by immediate political situations, and by the actors and patrons who entered the gates of the playhouse. This course will teach Shakespeare as one of history's great artists - whose greatness was forged within the contingencies and pressures of the real world. Much of that world is still there to be studied and experienced.
London, of course, is a capital of the theatre world, and the course will see plays. While the January theatre offerings are not yet available, the course will typically see three or four Shakespeare productions, along with other examples of theatre, modern or from the early modern period. The course will also include a tour of the Globe Theatre, important sites in Stratford, and various sites in London.
These courses fulfill the Literature core curriculum requirement and also fulfill English Major/ Minor requirements. There are no prerequisites for ENGL 280. ENGL 420 has a pre-requisite of ENGL 280 or consent of the instructor.
COST
For a detailed description of program costs please see the Program Cost in the box at the top of this webpage. Click on the link which corresponds to the term you plan to study abroad.
HOUSING
Students will stay in dorm-like accommodations.
EXCURSIONS & ACTIVITIES
An excursion to Stratford-upon-Avon, Shakespeare's birthplace, will be arranged. Set in the beautiful Warwickshire countryside, Stratford-upon-Avon is a haven of manicured gardens, rich architecture and riverbank trails. The numerous theaters, museums, galleries and tea shops all provide visitors with a wealth of opportunity to mix with the locals. Excursions around London will be arranged and given in the syllabus prior to the start of the program.
