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REPRESENTING BRITAIN: AN EXPLORATION OF HISTORIES, MEMORIES, AND IDENTITIES.
This summer term at the BYU London Centre we will study the ways that histories, memories, and performances help to make up the tapestry of Great Britain’s identity. Together we will survey the political, economic, social, and religious history of England, as well as the broader British Empire – from antiquity to the present, focusing on memory and commemoration as political and cultural phenomena. We will think critically together about the ways in which communities, individuals, and sites use performance and commemoration to create artistic, cultural, and historical meaning. We will also treat the city of London as a unique performative space capable of rendering meaning when placed in the broader context of its history and expressions of culture. In addition to encountering London through the traditional performance and performance spaces for which the city is well known, students will also encounter examples of performativity as they explore the city’s parks and greenspaces, markets and restaurants, religious and government buildings, and other cultural sites. Our studies will also take us from London to Coventry, Stratford-Upon-Avon, and Wales and then also to York, the Lake District, and Edinburgh.
DATES
22 June–9 August 2021
HOUSING AND FOOD
Students reside and take classes in the London Centre in the vibrant, conveniently located West End neighborhood of Bayswater. The Centre is a short Tube ride from most central London attractions and just minutes by foot from Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, and Notting Hill. Program costs include breakfast and dinner all days except Saturday, and students who wish to can generally lunch on sandwiches or the previous night’s leftovers. The Centre offers free laundry facilities, a library, a lounge, and Wi-Fi access.
MEALS AT THE LONDON CENTRE
All dinners and breakfasts at the London Centre are prepared and served communally. Students are required to help in food preparation and clean-up. Because of the communal nature of the meals, the BYU London Centre cannot meet all special dietary needs nor can it ensure a safe environment for those with food allergies. Please also note that other than a microwave, students do not have individual cooking access in the Centre, and may not bring their own small appliances to the Centre and prepare food for themselves individually. If you have dietary or allergy concerns we recommend that you speak with the International Study Programs office, or program directors, before you apply.
COURSES
Students enroll in 6 credits, which can fulfill various GE and major/minor requirements or count as general hours toward graduation. Courses are taught in a classroom in the Centre. All students enroll in the same two courses:
- Univ 214R: Performance and the City. This survey or introductory approach to issues in the arts. Topics may include but are not limited to music, dance, fine art, design, film, interdisciplinary humanities, or area studies. This course satisfies the GE Arts Requirement.
- EUROP 336R. Social sciences core course. In the Summer 2021 program, students will survey the political, economic, social, and religious history of England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland – as well as the broader British Empire – from antiquity to the present, focusing on memory and commemoration as political and cultural phenomena.
Participants may not take any other courses on this program, including BYU Online courses, without approval from the program director and ISP. All accepted students living within 90 minutes of Provo must also register for IAS 201R (1 credit), a required pre-departure preparation course to be taught by Professors Jensen and Hodson during the second block of Winter 2020 semester.
COST
$5,400–5,900 (final amount will depend in part on US/UK exchange rates for 2021)
Program cost estimate includes full-time Latter-day Saint undergraduate tuition (costs higher for graduate and Non-Latter-day Saint students); housing at the Centre; breakfast and dinner all days except Saturday; admission to program-related plays, museums, and historical sites; transportation within London; travel, lodging, and meals on program excursions; and international health insurance coverage. Part-time BYU and non-BYU students must pay an additional $300 for the Winter 2020 preparation course. Not included: airfare to/from London, meals on Saturdays, passport fees, and personal expenses.
TRAVEL
Students are responsible for purchasing their own airfare to and from the program. Airfare reservations must be made through BYU Travel. Students should contact a BYU Travel agent at: BYU Travel | 801-422-6293 | travel@byu.edu | 280 HRCB
FUNDING SOURCES
BYU tuition scholarships, Pell Grants, and Federal Insured Student Loans may be applied to study abroad programs. BYU students are strongly encouraged to request experiential or inspired learning funding through their major/minor department and/or college. Those who complete the financial aid section of the ISP application and file a current FAFSA form at BYU’s Financial Aid Office (A-41 ASB) will be considered for a need-based study abroad scholarship. Students may also pursue private grants and scholarships, including those listed online at kennedy.byu.edu/scholarships.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Students must be adults 18 years-of-age or older. Priority deadline: December 17, 2020. Student applicants who meet the priority deadline will be interviewed in early January. While London Centre programs primarily serve undergraduates from BYU, students from other universities who are committed to a rigorous academic experience and to BYU’s Honor Code can also apply. Interested students may contact the faculty directors at any point. Applications are available online at kennedy.byu.edu/apply. Final deadline: 15 January 2021. Applicants will be considered up to this point if space is available. Those submitting polished, academically focused applications by the priority deadline will improve their chances of being admitted to what will likely prove a highly selective program. The first payment is due upon acceptance. Please refer to the 2021 Payment Information document (see kennedy.byu.edu/isp-forms/ISPpayments2021.pdf).
Priority deadline: December 17, 2020
Final deadline: 15 January 2021
FACULTY DIRECTORS
Amy Petersen Jensen, College of Fine Arts and Communications Associate Dean over faculty development and Professor of Theatre and Media Arts. She is the Executive Producer for the BYU Bravo Professional Performing Arts Series at BYU. Her research interests include youth performance and identity in live and online spaces and also arts literacies in educational contexts.
Christopher Hodson, College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences, Associate Professor History. Chris is associate professor in the Department of History. His research focuses on the early modern Atlantic world, with special emphasis on the French and British empires. Having lived and taught in France, he is fluent in French.
INTERESTED STUDENTS SHOULD CONTACT
International Study Programs
(801) 422-3686
isp@byu.edu
Dr. Amy Petersen Jensen
(801) 422-1886
amy_p_jensen@byu.edu
Dr. Christopher Hodson
(801) 422-3277
christopher_hodson@byu.edu
PROGRAM ADJUSTMENTS
International Study Programs (ISP) reserves the right to cancel this program, revise its offerings, or make any adjustments to the preliminary cost. If it becomes necessary for ISP to cancel a program, all program payments made to BYU ISP will be refunded to the student’s BYU financial account. ISP is the only office authorized to cancel any of its programs.
