When completing your Academic Preferences Form:
| COURSE ID | TITLE | Description | CREDITS | SYLLABUS |
| LONS ARUS 382S | Art and Architecture: Exploring the City | Through a combination of city walks, building visits and seminar sessions, this course studies the urban fabric of London, from its reconstruction after the Great Fire in 1666 to the present day. The course provides a historic and social mapping of the city through first hand encounters with buildings and urban spaces. Students will explore different types of buildings: historic churches, contemporary shopping malls, theatres, and housing. We will then reflect on issues regarding the provision and use of public space within the city. | 3 | |
| TBC | Business in the UK: From Entrepreneurship and Small Enterprise to Global Design | This exciting course offers a robust understanding of entrepreneurship and business design, framing these crucial skill sets within British business ecosystems through historical accounts, business design and modern day scenario critiques. Completion of the course will equip students with the competency to present a business venture in an informed, innovative, risk averse manner, as well as a comprehensive understanding of industry in the UK. During a trip to the British countryside, the field study showcases how a small, traditional British town has housed successful ventures for hundreds of years and demonstrates how today’s local professionals continue these successes. Market Harborough is a picturesque, historic market town in the East midlands with canals, footpaths and historic buildings like the 17th century Grammar School built on wooden posts and still standing today in the main square. The town is also home to today’s Innovation Centre, British brands including Joules & Harboro Rubber, numerous international organisations, the first women’s corset factory in Britain and Foxton Locks, once a commercial hub for coal transport on Britain's extensive canal system. |
3 | |
| LONS JPFT 313S | Feature and Travel Writing | In this course you will get to experience London through the eyes - and words - of a foreign correspondent. As well as providing a practical introduction to feature and travel journalism the course will also get you out and about exploring all aspects of the city to respond to in your writing. You will also gain practice in multimedia reporting producing audio and digital content. The course is further enhanced by guest lectures providing industry perspectives and insights. | 3 | |
| LONS HIWH 323S | London: A Walking History |
The course that never stands still! You will explore on foot the obvious and less obvious areas of the city to uncover some of the history and culture of this great global metropolis. Your engagement with themes including protest, crime, government, imperialism, capitalism and popular culture will be underpinned by readings from fiction, history, cultural theory and psychogeography to explore not only the fabric of the city past and present but also how the individual experiences and processes the urban environment as a citizen. | 3 |
| COURSE ID | TITLE | description | CREDITS | SYLLABUS |
| LONS ARDP 189S | Contemporary Photography Practice | This course will provide you with an introduction to photographic culture, history, theory & practice, brought to life through an exploration of the city of London. Gallery visits & tours will provide stimulus for a practical exploration of the creative process and you will acquire strategies for the expression of personal voice for both professional applications and self-development. There is an emphasis on autonomous problem solving, contextualization and interdisciplinary thinking. | 3 | |
| LONS SOSC 343S | Sport, Society, and Culture | This course provides an in-depth exploration of the complex interrelationships between sport, culture, and society. We will examine how sports both influence and are influenced by various social institutions and cultural norms. The course takes an interdisciplinary approach, analyzing sports through the lenses of history, sociology, politics, economics, and gender studies. We begin by investigating the role of industrialization and the British Empire in the rise of modern sports. Additional topics include the connections between sports and national identity, social class, globalization, marketing and finance. We conclude by reflecting on what comes next for sports. The course incorporates guest speakers, field trips, and discussions to provide students with a unique understanding of the impact of sports in modern society. | 3 | |
| LONS DTPC 180S | The London Stage in Text and Performance | See for yourself how text comes alive in London's theater scene! You will learn to critically evaluate play texts and give voice to your inner theater critic through written reflections of live performances - from Shakespearean classics to new and exciting contemporary forms. From the West End to The Globe Theatre you will attend five theater performances and visit exhibitions and museums to experience the diversity of plays, texts, and productions in London. The course will also include a day trip to Stratford-Upon-Avon, Shakespeare’s birthplace and home to the Royal Shakespeare Company. | 3 | |
| LONS SOYC 323S | The Original Youth Culture: Teenagers and Subcultures in Postwar Britain | In this fascinating course you will explore the youth subcultures and tribes of London and the UK. From the postwar import of the concept of the teenager from America you will learn how British youth reacted to this influence and to their own environment to create new youth movements encompassing music, fashion, politics and other forms of expression. Starting with the Teddy Boys of the 1950s you will look at many different groups including the mods and rockers of the 60's, the punk rockers of the 70s and the UK Drill and grime scene of the present day. The course will include visits to key sites of youth culture and expression in and outside of London, including the vibrant city of Liverpool, home of the Beatles and a key site in the development of British youth culture. | 3 |
Students in the Internship program enroll in LONI INPR 210S in addition to your chosen elective.
| Course ID | Title | Credits | Syllabus |
|---|---|---|---|
| LONI INPR 210S | Internship Seminar | 3 |
In most cases, official course registration will take place upon arrival. The online course form you submit to Arcadia prior to acceptance is not set in stone.
The following information is vetted and provided by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO) on the Electronic Database for Global Education (EDGE).
| PERCENTAGE | U.S. EQUIVaLENT |
| 97 – 100% | A+ |
| 93 – 96% | A |
| 90 – 92% | A- |
| 87 – 89% | B+ |
| 83 – 86% | B |
| 80 – 82% | B- |
| 77 – 79% | C+ |
| 73 – 76% | C |
| 70 – 72% | C- |
| 67 – 69% | D+ |
| 65 – 66% | D |
| 0 – 64% | F |
