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Study Abroad in London (LNDN) Courses

Academic Unit: International Programs, Ofc of

LNDN 3001 - Contemporary Australia: Politics and Identity
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was SDNY 3001 until 04-SEP-07
Australia's identity, how it has evolved from "whites only" immigration policy after WWII to embracing its position in Pacific Rim. Role of Native Australians, Government's relationship with that community. Australia's role in new global reality.
LNDN 3213 - 20th and 21st Century Art
(3 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)
Art movements and major artists of Modern period, 1900-1970. Various visual media in relation to theories, historic events, scientific/technological changes, and literature. Emphasizes European art. Influences from other cultures.
LNDN 3323 - Introduction to Shakespeare
(3 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)
Representative sampling of Shakespeare, including the four major tragedies. Some attention to English Renaissance period and Shakespeare's time.
LNDN 3324 - 20th Century British Fiction
(3 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)
Responses to colonialism, impact of World War I, changing conditions for women and for contemporary multicultural Britain. Literary movements/styles (realism, modernism), narrative techniques/perspectives (1st/3rd person, limited point-of-view, stream of consciousness). Use of symbolism, imagery, irony, etc. Role of author/reader. Problems of interpretation.
LNDN 3328 - British Cinema [OH IP]
(3 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)
Major works of 20th century British drama. Focuses on postwar period. Students read/see plays.
LNDN 3333 - Understanding Britain [SSCI IP]
(3 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)
Introduction to social/cultural differences between Britain and the United States. British class/culture, monarchy/aristocracy, education system, media.
LNDN 3342 - European Economic History
(3 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)
European economic history, 1000 AD to today. Industrial revolution, development of capitalism from feudalism. Reasons Europe took world technological lead during Middle Ages. Factors affecting economic growth, prosperity, and technological change.
LNDN 3343 - Postwar Popular Culture
(3 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)
Equivalent courses: was LNDN 3343W until 18-JAN-22
London as center for international popular culture, from WWII to present.
LNDN 3355 - Perspectives on Experiential Learning
(3 cr [max 6]; A-F only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 12 credits; may be repeated 2 times)
British work and social structure. Cross-cultural issues surrounding integration into work force. Course accompanied by internships from various fields of study.
LNDN 3412 - British Broadcasting Today
(3 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)
Introduction to international broadcasting. Social, cultural, and political conditions that have created selected world broadcasting systems. Focuses on broadcasting system of host country. Current system trends, governmental relationships, administration, domestic/foreign programming.
LNDN 3432 - Western European Government and Politics
(3 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)
Comparative framework. Assumes that West European states maintain types of institutions/processes in common (e.g., legislatures, parties, elections) but that country-to-country institutions/processes are distinct. Reasons for differences, impact that such diversity has on course of politics as east/west divisions dissolve. Focuses on Great Britain.
LNDN 3523 - Theatricality: Understanding the Possibilities in Theater
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 6 credits; may be repeated 2 times)
In-depth understanding of art of theater via survey of historical influences, changing styles/approaches to theater. Concept of theatricality.
LNDN 3524 - Theatre Production Management
(3 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)
Lecture/seminar from professional theatre practitioner on their job specialization. Structure of theatrical organizations. Development/marketing of theatrical productions. Wider factors that influence theatrical organizations/productions. Workshops. Visits to various venues to see how they operate.
LNDN 3530 - Ethical Issues in British Media
(3 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 6 credits; may be repeated 2 times)
Principal ethical issues facing print/broadcast journalism. Practical dilemmas, moral framework. Real time arguments that arise in media coverage of matters of public controversy. Regulation, codes of practice. Case studies, visits, guest lectures.
LNDN 3531 - Advertising and Public Relations
(3 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 6 credits; may be repeated 2 times)
Forms of advertising and public relations techniques used by organizations to communicate with stakeholders. Consumer motivation/appeal. Media structures, effectiveness. Target audiences. Print/broadcast production, budgeting and promotion mix planning. Students design, cost, and implement an advertising campaign, and project the likely success rate.
LNDN 3532 - Visualizing Britain: Film and Television Documentaries
(3 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 6 credits; may be repeated 2 times)
Canon of British film/television d00ocumentary from end of the 19th century to beginning of 21st Century. Drama-documentaries tackling/attracting major public controversies.
LNDN 3533 - Women in Britain in the 21st Century
(3 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)
Momentous changes in women's lives during 20th Century. Impact of two world wars, economic dislocation/recovery, revolutions in colonial states, super power rivalry, proxy wars, end of cold war, new international alliances/collectivities.
LNDN 3534 - Criminal London: Aspects of Crime and Criminal Justice in Britain
(3 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 6 credits; may be repeated 2 times)
Late Middle Ages, Tudor/Stuart periods. Eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth centuries. Evolution of courts/criminal procedure. Debates, including death penalty and jury system. Visits to courts and places of interest.
LNDN 3536 - Child Development in a British Context
(3 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 6 credits; may be repeated 2 times)
Scio-cultural approach to contemporary issues of children?s development. How life in the UK shapes children?s development. Early attachments. Development of the self. Emergence of consciousness. Role of play. Origins of disturbing behavior.
LNDN 3733 - Corporate Finance
(3 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)
Focuses on Europe. International marketing strategies of European companies. Special features of European Common Market, business environment.
LNDN 3752 - International Marketing
(3 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)
Focuses on Europe. International marketing strategies of European companies. Special features of European Common Market and business environment.
LNDN 3753 - International Economics
(3 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)
Comparative advantage, classical/neoclassical models, distribution consequences of trade. Resource endowments, technological gaps, economies of scale, product differentiation, location. Tariffs, quotas, other forms of intervention. Preferential trading arrangements.
LNDN 3754 - Creative Writing
(3 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)
Creative writing course for the Study and Internships in London program.
LNDN 3755 - Topics in London
(3 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 12 credits; may be repeated 4 times)
Topics course for the Study and Internships in London program.
LNDN 3756 - Topics in London
(3 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 12 credits; may be repeated 4 times)
Topics course for the Study and Internships in London program.
LNDN 3757 - Britain in the 20th Century
(3 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)
British history course for the Study and Internships in London program.
LNDN 3758 - International Business Environment
(3 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)
Study abroad course on Study and Internships in London program.

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