Dickinson in ENGLAND: Humanities

ACADEMICS 

The Humanities program combines the opportunity for direct enrollment at a British university and taking experiential courses with the Dickinson faculty director for academic year students. Students begin the fall semester in London taking an experiential course with the Dickinson faculty director before enrolling at the University of East Anglia in Norwich. During the spring semester, students participate in a significant travel experience to other parts of the UK through an experiential course led by the Dickinson faculty director in addition to taking courses at UEA. 

Dickinson operates the largest study abroad program based at the University of East Anglia (UEA), located just a short bus ride from the center of Norwich. Classes are held at UEA’s campus on “The Broads,” 270 acres of open parkland on the outskirts of Norwich with views of rivers, woods and meadows from all angles. University buildings are connected by elevated pedestrian walkways. UEA is well known for the quality of its academic programs, and the structure of the Dickinson programs allows students to select courses from a variety of “schools” (departments) at UEA while enrolled in two to three Dickinson core courses. Many UEA faculty members are leading scholars in their fields, and the university library contains 500,000 volumes and more than 2,500 periodicals. The campus offers many social opportunities through various clubs and organizations, and a new state-of-the-art sports facility provides for recreational pursuits. 

In the fall in London, students take Studies in the Humanities I focusing on the history and culture of the city with the faculty director and enroll in three courses at UEA. During the spring semester, students take Studies in the Humanities II, focusing on contemporary British life and culture in addition to enrolling in three UEA courses. 

ACADEMIC EXCURSIONS 

Academic excursions and student field research are integral to the program. In addition to London, past participants have visited Blickling Hall, Cromer, Wicken Fen and other locations. 

HOUSING AND MEALS 

Students live in an international setting in furnished flats at UEA. Students have a private bedroom and bathroom and share a kitchen with local students. Participants receive a weekly stipend to purchase and cook food for themselves in their flats. 

STAFF 

Professor of Theatre Karen Kirkham will serve as the faculty director of the program (2019-21). The faculty director plans and leads the academic program, advises and supports students, oversees academic year students’ major research projects and teaches the humanities courses.