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Cambridge University & London

Curricula & Classes

  • TopArchitecture/Art
    • Art and Architecture:  The architectural heritage of Cambridge spans three millennium and is as much apart of the city as its’ famous University. There are a magnificent range of architectural styles from ancient to ultra-modern and everything in between. The art contained in many of these buildings is as impressive as the structures themselves. This course explores the grandeur of these buildings and their contents. Numerous field trips include King’s College chapel. This would do as a cathedral in most other towns. It is one of the most sublimely beautiful buildings in England. Started in 1438 and completed 100 years later, it is the emblem of Cambridge. The Reuben’s painting at the altar is valued at more than £20,000,000. Other sites include the Fitzwilliam museum with its collection of Constable and Turners; the church of the Holy Sepulchre (dated 1130) as well as visits to many other University Colleges and local domestic sites. Course includes London field studies visits to the British Museum/National Portrait Gallery, and Royal Academy.
  • TopBusiness
    • Global Business and Economics:  An introductory course examining the importance of globalization and interdependence in modern economies, and the world-wide impact of the recent global financial crisis. It will introduce the principles behind macro and micro economic theories and how they are applied in a modern, global business environment. Cambridge is a global leader in economic theory and the course will examine the role of leading theorists such as Marshall and Keynes. Cambridge is also a centre of technology drawing the likes of Mircosoft (and its new European reasearch center) to its location. Study businesses large and small to understand the ideas of global marketing, manufacturing and financial services and the part the UK plays in this global economy. Course may include London field studies visits to the London Stock Exchange and Harrods.
  • TopCommunications
    • Communication and the Media in the 21st Century:  This course will examine interpersonal communication and new media technologies in the digital age. Develop your personal communication skills and investigate the power of The Media as the convergence of the latest digital technology is changing how we experience the world today. An ideal companion course is the afternoon enrichment class Digital Media Production. Course includes London field studies visits to the Museum of the Moving Image, O2 Arena and the British Music Experience interactive exhibition.
  • TopEnglish Literature
    • Shakespeare and the British Literary Tradition:  This course aims to teach the importance of Shakespeare and other leading British writers to English literature, including Marlowe, Keats, Shelley, Tennyson, Pinter and more. Through close analysis of language, style, character and dramatic techniques students will examine major thematic concepts and contemporary issues. Field trips will include; the Royal Shakespeare Company at Stratford-upon Avon, the Cambridge Arts and Shakespeare festivals and a visit to a contemporary theatre production in Cambridge. Contemporary theatre has a distinct tradition at Cambridge, where it’s Footlights Review helped hatch the careers of Emma Thompson, Dudley Moore, and several members of Monty Python. Course includes London field studies visits to the Globe Theatre and homes of famed British authors and settings of their stories.
  • TopFilm
    • Contemporary International Cinema:  This course aims to allow students to appreciate the international perspective of film. It will introduce students to International cinema and increase critical thinking, analytical and communicative ability, through exposure to cinema outside the Hollywood tradition. Particular areas of interest will include Italian Neo-realism, German expressionism and the French new wave. The course examines their influence on modern cinema from British and French films to the growing power of ‘Bollywood’, China and global/independent cinema. Some R rated films shown. Course includes London field studies visits to the Museum of the Moving Image and Leicester Square.
  • TopHistory
    • British Spy Operations of the 20th and 21st Centuries:  Activities of the British Intelligence Services from before the outbreak of WWII until the present day. The success and failures of all forms of British intelligence are examined including code-breaking during WWII, Soviet penetration of British government organizations, and current activities of the intelligence services including operations in Northern Ireland and against international terrorism. Soviet recruitment of agents in Cambridge, and alleged political “destabilizing” activities as highlighted in the recently banned British book, “Spycatcher” by former agent Peter Wright are examined. Course includes London field studies visits to Churchill’s Cabinet War Rooms.
  • TopPolitical Science/Law
    • The Special Relationship: The Political and Historic Relationship Between the US and the UK:  Is English the only thing we have in common? Do we even have that in common? Students will examine modern relations between the US and UK. The course will cover the comparative political systems, and their recent developments. It will include studying the Marshall Plan, NATO, Nuclear developments and disarmament, Economic and Cultural relations. Students will analyze the post Cold War world, the impact of international terrorism, the Balance of power, the Global Economy and the relations between the US and the EU. A mixture of teaching, debate and video will stimulate students and make them question their existing norms. Course includes London field studies visits to the Imperial War Museum and the Central Criminal Court.
    • British and European Law:  This course will present an introduction to the theoretical issues surrounding modern English and European law. It will involve a study of constitutional, criminal and civil law in operation under the English Legal System and within the European Union. The course will also provide a comparison with the judicial traditions in the US, incuding current topics such as extradition, illegal detention, torture, and the legal implications of the war on terror. A special trip to the Cambridgeshire County Courts to see an actual trial is a program highlight. Course includes London field studies visits to the Imperial War Museum and the Central Criminal Court.
  • TopPsychology
    • Introduction to Psychology:  Introduces the field of psychology, a major scientific discipline for over 100 years. Intelligence, history, learning, development, language, personality and psychopathology are all examined. Course will discuss and progress from child psychology, to adolescent psychology, to the behavior of normal adult human behavior, to abnormal psychology. Students will be given the opportunity to participate in safe psychological research and experiments. Course includes London field studies visits to the Natural History Museum. to participate in safe psychological research and experiments.
  • TopScience
    • Genetics - We Are All Unique:  We Are All Unique Did you know that each human cell has the capacity to store the information contained in all 30 volumes of the Encyclopedia Britannica 3 times over? DNA carries all of this information and also provides the instructions to build our bodies. No person living or dead shares the same DNA pattern you hold. This course will offer a description of genetics and the physical nature of genes. It will also discuss the current evolutionary theories and the modern use of genetics in medicine, law and ecology. Understand cell division, genetic crosses, gene linkage and mapping, mutation, investigation of DNA, disease and genetic engineering. Cambridge University and the Sanger Institute have played a crucial role in the mapping of the Human Genome Project. Course includes London field studies visits to the Natural History Museum.
    • Forensic Archaeology:  Centuries ago, Cambridgeshire was a center of Roman civilization. Recent discoveries sugggest that an ancient Roman army outpost occupied the grounds of Murray Edwards College. In this course students will study the methods used to uncover the remains of this Roman outpost. They will also gain an understanding of the importance of forensic archaeology in connection to 9/11, as well as the mass graves of murdered civilians from the recent Balkan wars. This course will examine the methods used in modern archaeology to uncover our past and also to indict the perpetrators of mass murder and terrorism. Course includes London field studies visits to the Natural History Museum, Imperial War Museum, and the Central Criminal Court.
  • TopSociology
    • Introduction to Sociology:  This course presents the fundamental principles and problems of the structure and dynamics of modern British society, including a study of economic, political, cultural, and religious influences. Also examined are the characteristics of childhood development, family and social relationships, deviance (gangs, drugs, crime), race relations, population explosion, sexuality and gender identification, and large scale social change. To further understand the formation of today’s diverse societies, comparisons and distinctions will be discussed with emphasis on the study of Great Britain and the United States. Course includes London field studies visits to the Imperial War Museum and the Central Criminal Court.
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