FACULTY- LED PROGRAMS 

Spring 2010

An examination of the critical interaction of church and state at key moments in the development of English culture and politics, with visits to unique sites from the earliest times (the great stone circle at Stonehenge) to medieval fortifications and cathedrals, renaissance palaces, and baroque masterpieces (St. Paul's Cathedral).

Daytrips included to sites outside the city as well as visits to the many outstanding places of interest within the historical city itself. Europe's largest city, London today is a cosmopolitan center of culture rivaled by few other cities in the world, with much to be seen and enjoyed during an extended week's stay. A night at a West End theater is included in the program.

The class will meet twice on campus prior to the departure for London. Participants will keep a detailed journal and write an analytical paper based upon research related to one or more of the sites visited. The class will also meet once following the return from London.

*Students must register and pay for HIST 396 (undergraduates) or HIST 597 (graduate students) (spring registration) in order to participate in this program.

  

HIGHLIGHTS Introductory London tour Tower of London Stonehenge Bath Canterbury Dover Westminster Abbey St. Paul's Cathedral Hampton Court Theater performance Central London Hotel

Faculty Leader: History professor Douglas Greene earned his Ph.D. from the University of Chicago; he specializes in British history. A former director of Old Dominion's graduate program in Humanities and a popular teacher at ODU, Prof. Greene has led six previous London programs for the university. An expert in modern and historic England, he calculates that this will be his 27th visit to the UK!

ITINERARY 4  March: Depart Norfolk 5  March: Arrive London, city tour and transfer to hotel 6 March: St. Paul's Cathedral & Westminster Abbey 7  March: Bodiam Castle & Battle Abbey 8 March: Tower of London; free afternoon    9 March: Stonehenge; Bath - Abbey & Roman baths 10 March: Free day; evening at the theatre 11 March: Canterbury Cathedral and Dover Castle 12 March: Hampton Court; free afternoon 13 March: Return to Norfolk *Subject to Change: The office of Study Abroad reserves the right to make changes to a program in light of currency fluctuations, changing security and safety conditions, or any other unforeseen circumstances.

Prof. Douglas Greene                   OR                            Office of Study Abroad Department of History                                                     212 Spong Hall, 2nd Floor 802 Batten Arts & Letters                                                Bolling Ave. and Hampton Blvd. 757-683-3949 or dgreene@odu.edu                           757-683-5378 or studyabroad@odu.edu HIST 396 or HIST 597, 3 credits (spring semester registration) Priority Application Deadline: November 13, 2009 Cost Information Download Application  (Turn in application with $250 deposit to the Office of Study Abroad, Spong Hall, Room 212, Norfolk, VA 23509)