Program Overview
London was the first metropolis to be labeled a “world city” in the
modern industrial era. But London is a very different place
today, and its future as a premier world city is somewhat in
question. During this course, students will explore London’s
emergence as an economic, political, and cultural powerhouse; trace
London’s development to the present day; and assess London’s prospects
of remaining a “world city.”
The
Setting
London has long been a world center for trade, finance, culture, and
innovation. Beneath every modern institution and building lies a
rich
and deep history. International finance builds on coffee house brokers;
modern light railway extends the world’s first underground; 21st
century politicians make policy where Edward the Confessor stood over
1,000 years ago; and the Royal Shakespeare Company continues to perform
plays first seen at the Globe over 400 years ago.
Academics
The program will examine the economics, politics, history, and culture
of London from the past to the present. Students will learn by
exploring the sights of London – from popular attractions to everyday
places – and by living and traveling in the city. Students will
investigate such questions as: why did London become known as a “world
city”? What was London like in 1800, in 1900 and in 2000?
Who lives
in London? How do people get around in London? Is there a
connection
between London’s role as a center of finance and trade and its cultural
or political traditions? What role does the River Thames play in London
life? Students will use economic, political, sociological, historical,
and anthropological modes of analysis to investigate these questions. |
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LONDON: World City –
Past, Present, and Future
LPPM 290, ECON
214, POLSC 290,
IB&M 350: Students who successfully complete this program will earn
one course credit in one either Policy Studies, Economics, Political
Science, or IB&M. Students will receive a letter grade for
the
course. |
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Program Activities
A typical day in
the
program will include class time to prepare for some aspect of London
life that we will explore later in the day. We will use class
discussions to review what we’ve learnt about London from readings,
videos, and our own experiences, and to raise further questions that
we’d like to answer. These class meetings will provide the background
for the out-of-class explorations that will characterize the rest of
the structured time in London. Afternoons will include visits to
various famous and not-so-famous sights, including museums and
buildings old and new. We will use various means of transport – foot,
bus, train and boat - to see the city and to travel as Londoners
travel. A few evenings will be set aside for attending theater
performances.
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Accommodations
The program in London is
arranged in coordination with the Foundation for International
Education. We will be housed in Kensington, close to Hyde Park, the
Royal Albert Hall, the Natural History Museum, and a central location
for all afternoon excursions.
On-Site
Administration
The program will
be
directed by Professors James Hoefler of the Political Science
Department and Nicola Tynan of the Economics Department. Professor
Hoefler has run the program previously (2001). Professor Tynan is a
native of the UK who lived in London until 1996.
Program Cost
The estimated
comprehensive fee will be between $5,300 and $5,500, which covers
tuition, housing, several group meals, a $100 US/week food allotment,
round-trip airfare from Dulles International Airport (Washington, DC)
to London, scheduled field trips, London tube and day passes, a planned
excursion to Oxford, entrance fees to two plays and to museums, and
medical insurance. Not included in the fee are travel insurance and all
incidental expenses (personal travel on weekends, souvenirs, and
day-to-day personal expenses). |
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Contact Information
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Prof.
Nicky Tynan, Ph.D.
Department of Economics
Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA 17013
Office:
(717) 245-1596
Fax: (717) 245-1854
Email: tynann@dickinson.edu
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Prof.
Jim Hoefler, Ph.D.
Coordinator, Policy Studies Program
Department of Political Science
Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA 17013
Office:
(717) 245-1311
Fax: (717) 245-1479
Email: hoefler@dickinson.edu
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Travel
Information
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Multimap:
Provides free access to street maps and travel directions for the UK
and
Europe. Detailed maps of the world are also available.
Travel
Britain: Official Web site for Americans traveling in
Britain.
Provides useful information on accommodations, trains, planes, and
information
about other cites and sites throughout the UK. Also, check out the All
Things British section, which includes "Brit Trivia," "Talk Like a
Brit," and "The Beatles."
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Castles:An
extensive site dedicated to the study and promotion of British
Castles.
Includes interesting sections, such as Castles Ghosts and Castle Trivia.
London
Town: Official Internet site of London, featuring
special offers, a "FREE London" section, and "What's NEW" section.
LONDON:
Gives a Londoners' perspective on London with up-to-date articles on
the
happening places and events in the city.
The
Tube: Official site of the London Underground with maps, fares
and tickets all available on the Web.
History
of London: Gives an excellent history of the city of
London
throughout the ages. Provides pictures, attractions, and interesting
facts
about London.
Government 
State
Department: The State Department provides
excellent
background notes on the United Kingdom. This site is specified towards
United States citizens who are traveling to the UK. There are also
useful
links to other Web sites and background notes to most countries in the
world.
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UK
Online: Provides the latest on the UK government. You
can
customize your page to England specifically. Links to the major
political
parties represented in the UK are available in the Newsroom.
It also provides an excellent search engine for the different
departments
of the UK government.
UK
Rep. to EU : Official Web site of the UK Permanent
Representative
to the European Union, Sir Nigel Sheinwald. Provides information on the
official stance of the UK on EU policies and relevant issues pertaining
to the UK.
BritainUSA:
Provides information for the Brits in America, keeping them linked to
home
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British
Council: UK's organization for educational and
cultural
relations throughout the world. The British Council helps to promote
the
UK Government's foreign relations worldwide.
Foreign
and Commonwealth Office London: Promotes the national interests
of the UK and examines the key issues of the UK foreign policies. This
site has policy papers and briefs on the UK's key issues and projects,
including the environment, international crime, and human rights.
Other
Useful Web Sites
British
History: Provides timelines, history
of Monarchs, biographies,
and other historical information. Includes the specific histories of
England,
Wales, and Scotland, as well as some regional histories.
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Get
Customs: Provides fun cultural quizzes that can help to learn
some
interesting facts about many different cultures. Some of the quirky
quizzes
include: East is East, West is West; Foreign Phrases; and Heart of a
Lion.
i-UK: This is the main
link to many other information sites. Provides mostly cultural and
interesting
events information.
U.S.
State Department Warnings: Web site of the U.S. State
Department.
Gives travel warnings, Consular information sheets, public
announcements.
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http://www.dickinson.edu/departments/law/london.html
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