Through a series of guided walks, individual wanderings centered on the Thames and a plethora of London-focused readings, the course takes London as its classroom, investigating this many-layered city—its different pasts, varied textures, and constant juxtapositions of scale.
This is an upper-level, discussion-based English seminar with the typical required reading of such a class (up to 250 pages some weeks). At the same time it is a course for the curious. And a studio. Which means that there are ungraded but required exercises out of class time. And that every student has to take responsibility for an aspect of the running of the course (typically one of its activities).
“Walking London” is exciting, innovative and rewarding (and the best possible introduction to London as a city in a single course), but it demands a significant commitment week on week.
Permission to enroll in the course will be by permission, with instructions provided prior to the start of classes once abroad. Students offered a seat may add or swap into the course with assistance in London. As such, this course is not available for enrollment during online registration.
This course has an associated course fee. See the London Course Fees page for more information.
Department: English and Textual Studies
Location: London
Semesters: Fall, Spring
Credits: 3