UMW in London

Exploring British Museums

• Explore the remarkable British Museum, which was founded in 1753 and features a collection of over 8 million items.
• Experience the Victoria and Albert Museum, the world’s largest museum of decorative arts and design, housing a permanent collection of over 4.5 million objects.
• See the world-famous crown jewels and meet the Beefeaters at the Tower of London, the city’s historic fortress on the Thames.
• Stroll through London’s breathtaking palaces and treat yourself to the sights of Westminster Abbey.

Accommodations

In London, students will stay in double-occupancy rooms at the Lancaster Gate Hotel, in the cosmopolitan and diverse neighborhood of Bayswater, and just a two-minute walk to Hyde Park. A traditional English breakfast, buffet-style, is included. Conveniently located near the Central, Bakerloo, Circle, and District tube lines as well as Paddington Station, the Lancaster Gate provides easy access to the city’s attractions.

Coursework

Students will earn 1 credit for IDIS 350S. The course focuses on:

• Examining contemporary issues and practices in London’s museums, including the history of collections, current collecting policies, methods of interpretation, exhibition spaces, audiences and communities, institutional purpose, planning for disaster, and building a future.
• Classes and lectures held on-site at museums, historic homes, and contemporary art galleries. Some discussions will also be held at the hotel prior to site visits and in the evening at group dinners.

Class will meet daily for 5-10 hours during the trip. Students will complete required readings in addition to completing an on-site report and reflective paper. This course satisfies the Experiential Learning OR Global Inquiry general education requirement by contract with the Faculty Director only.

Requirements & Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course. Students must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA in order to participate. This program is open to all UMW students regardless of major or year of study.

Scholarships

Faculty-Led Program Scholarships are available to UMW students (deadlines apply).

Payment

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