London HU&A E 09

Humanities & Arts, Minors or MQPs

At A Glance

Term – E 2009
Project Opportunities – Humanities & Arts, some Minors & MQPs (see below)
Housing – Double dormitory-style rooms with phone and internet access
Director – Professor Delorey
Preparation – a minimum of one unit (three courses) in the humanities and arts
Application deadline – October 2, 2008 (before 1:00 pm)

LOCATION

Newsweek has dubbed London “the coolest city on the planet.” It is home to some of the world’s most vibrant theatre and music, outstanding museums, and ambitious architecture. London was once the center of an empire, and today it is the political, economic and media hub of the British Isles, with an influence that continues to radiate well beyond its borders. A designated long weekend makes possible travel to Scotland, Wales, or Ireland and students can also plan shorter trips to places such as Oxford or Canterbury.

PROJECTS

The London Humanities & Arts program is interdisciplinary in scope and intended for students with a background in a variety of areas in the humanities and arts. Students will study, with a WPI advisor, topics that might include the history, literature, music, theatre, or culture of Britain and Europe. Students also complete individual projects on a theme that can draw on the unique resources of London, including: Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, the Imperial War Museum, the Science Museum, and much more. As an interdisciplinary program, humanities and arts topics are not limited to the history or literature of London, but all of the projects take advantage of the city. The London humanities and arts program is appropriate for students interested in art history/architecture, drama/theatre, history, literature, music, philosophy, religion, or writing/rhetoric. Humanities and arts minors and MQPs may participate at the discretion of the professor advising in London during the term applied for.

ESTIMATED EXPENSES

Estimated Out-of-Pocket Expenses	$ 750 75 300 850 500 100 1,000 $3,575	Travel to site (RT airfare) Taxi from residence to airport On site commuting costs Groceries Dining out (10x term) Entrance fees Weekend tourist activities Estimated total out-of-pocket expenses
Expenses Included on your WPI Bill	600 3,300 3,900	Program Fees Housing Total reflected on your WPI bill
Estimated total expenses	$7,475	(E term tuition not included)

Subject to change due to fluctuations in exchange rate

Note:

In calculating the extra expense to participate in an off-campus project experience, compare this figure to expenses incurred while living on campus (groceries or meal plan, entertainment expenses, transportation, etc.)

Travel Dates

Arrive on Site: Saturday, May 9, 2009
Depart Site: Saturday, June 27, 2009