This summer term at the BYU London Centre will examine British history, sociology, and literature through the lens of women social reformers that fought for women’s rights and human rights. The story of female suffrage in the U.S. actually begins in London at the World Anti-Slavery Convention in 1840, where women were excluded. Later advocates for women’s rights, such as Emmeline Pankhurst and Millicent Fawcett, championed suffrage in the UK. Reformers called for women’s access to education and employment, in addition to enfranchisement and political participation. Others pushed for social reforms in healthcare, labor laws, and sex trafficking. Drawing on the work of writers such as Mary Wollstonecraft, Jane Austen, Josephine Butler, and Virginia Woolf, we will explore the contributions of women reformers to British society from the 18th century through two World Wars to today. Our studies will take us from London to Manchester, Preston, Liverpool, Edinburgh, and York, as we consider the work of reformers advocating the abolition of slavery and for change in industrial factories, medicine, and politics. We will spend time in Northern Ireland examining “the Troubles” and the work of women to build bridges of understanding and peace. Our term will end with a visit to the beautiful Isle of Wight, as we visit Chawton House (Jane Austen’s home), and Osborne House (a favorite of Queen Victoria). Join us for summer term in London and be inspired by the contributions and examples of individuals who gave their voices to change.
BYU London Centre
Voices & Change: Women Social reformers in the UK
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DATES
25 Jun–15 Aug 2020
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 credit hours, 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:
ENGL 396R (or ENGL 300R): Studies in Women’s Literature (or British Literature in a Cultural Setting) (3 credit hours). May fulfill GE Letter requirement or count toward majors or minors in Global Women’s Studies, English, Humanities, or European Studies.
GWS 222 or GWS 395R (or Soc 367): Introduction to Women’s Studies or Global Women’s Studies Mentored Study Experience (or Sociology of Gender) (3 credit hours). May fulfill GE Global and Cultural Awareness requirement or count toward majors in Sociology or Psychology (diversity requirement) or the minor in Global Women’s Studies.
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 hour), a required pre-departure preparation course to be taught by Professors Wilcox and Forste during the second block of winter 2020 semester.
COST
$5,000–5,500 (final amount will depend in part on U.S./UK exchange rates for 2020)
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.
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
Priority deadline: December 16, 2019. 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: 17 January 2020. 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.
FACULTY DIRECTORS
Miranda Wilcox, an associate professor of English, specializes in medieval literature, and her research focuses on Anglo-Saxon England and the intersections of religious and textual culture in early medieval Europe. Wilcox has an MMS and a PhD in medieval studies from the University of Notre Dame. She directed the summer and fall 2016 London Study Abroad programs.
Renata Forste is a professor of sociology and director of the Kennedy Center for International Studies. Forste’s research focuses on global maternal and child health; she teaches courses in gender, women’s studies, and world population. She has a PhD from the University of Chicago and has directed London Centre Study Abroad programs in 1999, 2005, and 2016.
INTERESTED STUDENTS SHOULD CONTACT
International Study Programs
(801) 422-3686
isp@byu.edu
Miranda Wilcox
(801) 422-3339
miranda_wilcox@byu.edu
Renata Forste
(801) 422-3146
renata_forste@byu.edu
PROGRAM ADJUSTMENTS
ISP reserves the right to cancel this program, revise its offerings, or make any adjustments to the preliminary cost estimates due to conditions beyond its control.