TCNJ British Theatre in London – December 31, 2013 – January 16, 2014 – Tentative!
LIT 367: British Theatre (1 unit – 4 credits)
The course meets:
Literary, Visual, and Performing Arts (for Liberal Learning)
Visual or Performing Arts (for education majors – we are still obtaining this credential)
Literary History (for English majors)
300-level English course (for English majors and minors)
No pre-requisites, language requirements, or GPA restrictions – application open to all students (including current first-year students)
Program Faculty: Diane Vanner Steinberg, Assistant Professor of English (dsteinbe@tcnj.edu)
You can find the online application here. (TCNJ students should “login” with their TCNJ PAWS number and password in order to apply. Students who study at other institutions should “register,” then apply.) Please note that there is a $150 application fee associated with this course that should be paid in The Office of Student Accounts. Application deadline is October 15, 2013.
This course will look at British drama in production from varied time periods, including multiple plays by Shakespeare and plays adapted from novels for younger readers. Students will read and discuss six to eight plays and novels; have the opportunity to see these texts in productions in London or Stratford-upon-Avon; experience a day-long workshop with the pre-eminent Shakespeare company in the world (the Royal Shakespeare Company); tour the Globe Theatre and experience a workshop there; and tour many other London and Stratford sites.
LIT 367 will be of particular interest to students majoring in secondary education English/language arts, secondary education history/social studies, elementary or other education, English liberal arts, and journalism. Each student will come away with a journal reflecting on multiple experiences for potential professional use. In addition, an education major may complete the course with a lesson plan and a small bulletin board; an English liberal arts major may research and write a conference paper; students of other majors will consult the faculty about a professionally-appropriate project.
Testimonials:
– Nicole Magno (English Secondary Education major)
The British Theatre course not only allowed me the rare opportunity of learning in an environment that is rich with history and culture, but also gave me the chance to experience literature in an exciting and fun way. London always had something to do or see, whether it was getting lost in numerous museums, exploring London streets to take in the beauty of the architecture or finding platform 9¾ at King’s Cross. As a student, I learned so much because I was immersed in context and captivated by how literature can come to life!
Tentative List of Learning Experiences:
- British Library Treasures Gallery Tour
- Richard II by the Royal Shakespeare Company
- Highlights Tour of British Museum
- Imperial War Museum Visit
- High tea at a Stratford-Upon-Avon hotel
- Globe Theatre tour and costuming workshop
- An Elizabethan-style production at the new Sam Waterman Theatre opening on the South Bank
- War Horse at the New London Theatre
- Lunch at the Middle Temple medieval banquet hall
- Matilda, the Musical at the Cambridge Seven Dials Theatre
- Twilight tour of the Tower of London
- Tour of Westminster Abbey
- Lunch at a medieval coaching inn – the St. George’s – in Southwark near the site of Chaucer’s Tabard Inn
- Off-West End experimental production at the New Diorama Theatre
- Merry Wives of Windsor at the Royal Shakespeare Company (Stratford-upon-Avon)
- Tour of a Royal Castle – probably Hampton Court Palace, Henry VIII’s favorite
- Tour of 4 Shakespeare houses (Stratford-upon-Avon)
- Workshop with the Royal Shakespeare Company (Stratford-upon-Avon)
Program Cost:
Undergraduate In-State: $5300 in 2013
Undergraduate Out-of-State: $5800 in 2013
Graduate In-State or Out-of-State: about $5800
Program Cost Includes:
- Airfare (with the group)
- Accommodations for 10 nights in London and 4 nights in Stratford-upon-Avon (all in shared rooms)
- All breakfasts (in the hotels)
- All theatre tickets and programs
- All admissions (with the group)
- Ground transportation in the UK
- Five other meals (with the group): a welcome dinner, a high tea, a luncheon, a Sunday dinner, and a farewell dinner
- International Student Insurance
- Tuition for the course
Program Cost Does Not Include:
- Transportation to/from Newark International Airport
- Other meals
- Other admissions during unscheduled time
- Books and other required materials
- Personal items
When paying by credit card, there is a convenience charge of 2.35% added to the final amount.