Academics

ACADEMICS Fordham London Centre’s Liberal Arts Spring 2014 “London as Classroom” program centers on one 4–credit core course, Shakespeare, London, and the Early Modern Theatre, and a 2–credit research module, Investigating London, that requires independent work related to but not limited by the course content. The remaining three courses will be chosen as follows: one or two courses from the offerings of the Fordham London Centre and—for a completely integrated study abroad experience—one or two courses through direct enrollment in one of four local universities: Queen Mary, University of London; Heythrop College, University of London; City University; University of Westminster; or Roehampton University.

Required courses
Shakespeare, london, and the early modern theatre (4 CR.) This course will introduce students to the early modern theatre by way of London, mediating between literary, cultural, and topographic viewpoints. Seventeenth-century theatres were located all over the city, from the former monasticle enclosures known as “liberties” to the suburbs. Topography dictated whether the theatre would be private (such as the Blackfriars) or public (such as the Globe). The Blackfriars and the Globe were Shakespeare’s two theatres: one of the class’s aims will be to investigate whether plays written for the Globe alone differ significantly from those written for both theatres (an ongoing and vexed topic of debate in Shakespeare scholarship). To what extent did the topography of the performance venue influence a play in the writing stages? The class will also study plays from each of the major theatres—but will also learn about the areas in which those theatres were located. Students will create a London wiki online, starting with a map of early modern London and adding information about the city gained not only from the plays, but also from students’ experiences in contemporary London. By studying plays from the genre “city comedy” and learning about places in which plays were set, such as Eastcheap (a setting in Shakespeare’s Henry IV Part I), students will create a resource enriched by research conducted both in the library and on foot. Visits to period performances will also enable students to add details to the wiki about staging and scenery, and guest lecturers will speak to the class about the complexities of setting early modern plays in modern (or Renaissance) settings. By the end of the term students will understand the history of early modern theatre and some of its topographic and staging complexities, and will have walked through the ancient and fascinating neighborhood of Blackfriars. They will have attended plays in the reconstructed Globe and investigated lesser-known areas such as West Smithfield, which sprang into life in Bartholomew Fair. LODA 3000 INVESTIGATING LONDON: A RESEARCH MODULE Students will choose a topic that will serve as the basis for this independent research module and may decide to take courses through the direct enrollment process that will enhance it. Biweekly one-on-one meetings with the faculty director will guide students as they conduct their research and form their fi nal project. Projects may take the form of a research paper, multimedia presentation, video, creative writing, or artistic work.
Additional course offerings - students select 1 of the following courses
Fordham London Centre Liberal Arts electives include ... London Is My Campus: A Creative Writing Workshop (4 credits) British Arts and Cultural Community (4 credits) British Economic History (4 credits) Texts and Contexts (3 credits) Reformation Texts (3 credits) British Culture: Introduction to Theatre (3 credits) Gabelli School of BusinessElectives include ... Financial Management Legal Frameworks of Business Principles of Managerial Accounting Marketing Principles Philosophical Ethics Statistical Decision Making
Direct Enroll students select a university to enroll and enroll in 2 courses
These direct enroll courses offer students the experience of studying within the British system.
City University Heythrop College, University of London Queen Mary, University of London Roehampton University University of Westminster
Extracurricular
Afternoon Tea A regular afternoon tea gives students an opportunity to refl ect on their research, classroom, and cocurricular experiences. The tea also offers a time for talks by outside lecturers, exposure to British pop culture, and student community interaction.	study tours The program includes study tours that will enhance the students’ classroom experience. Excursions are planned to various theatres around London, Winchester (the Cathedral and Great Hall), Stonehenge, and Bath (the Roman baths). These activities will be related to the required foundational course.
Previous Core Courses Offered at Fordham London Center Fall 2012: Britain and its Fragments: Culture, Politics and Literature Fall 2013: Knights of the Roundtable

Dates
Fall program dates Early January to Early May Application due October 1st Fordham University reserves the right to modify or cancel the program as may be required by low enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances.