UK London – English Culture and Documentary Film Making (Closed)
London, U.K.
Dates
- Summer 2 Semester - July 9 - August 13, 2012 (These dates are tentative. Exact dates TBA.)
Application Deadline
- Summer 2 Semester - November 18, 2011
Description
Dialogue leaders: Professor Michelle Carr (mi.carr@neu.edu)
Course description:
Documentary Filmmaking
The purpose of the dialogue is to familiarize students with the people and the culture of England and the British Empire. The emphasis of this Dialogue is the city of London and its history, art, film, and theatre. Students will attend lectures about the culture (art, film, theatre), and history of England, as well as, documentary filmmaking. In addition to the lectures students will visit many of the key sights in London and the country including The Tower of London, Windsor Castle, Leeds Castle, Canterbury, Stonehenge, Bath, The British Museum, Westminster Abbey, and Victoria and Albert Museum, and explore the Parks and Gardens such as Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, etc. Students will interact with local citizens and students from all over the world to produce and edit an 8-10 minute documentary on a subject of their choice. During the dialogue, students will maintain a photo journal or blog documenting their experiences. They will also write extensive reaction papers on three topics associated with the lectures or places from our travels and their interactions with the locals. Experience in media production is not a requirement but they must have enthusiasm to explore another culture and to experience firsthand how theory can provide a deeper, more complex understanding of the British culture.
Information Session: October 25th at 5:30pm in 103 Churchill.
Courses
- COMM 3306 International Communication Abroad
- INTL 4944 Dialogue of Civilization – Globalization and Social Sciences
Host University
CAPA London
Eligibility Requirements
The program is open to students of any major, students must be in sophomore standing or higher to participate. They must have a GPA or 3.0 or better and must provide a written letter of recommendation. They must possess a sense of responsibility and maturity to be able to handle themselves in a foreign country. All students must complete the interview process with Professor Carr before being accepted into the program.
Application Procedure
- Online Faculty- Led application (application open 10/17 - 11/18)
- Upload one unofficial transcript
- Upload one copy of passport ID page Upload essay questions
- Faculty may require additional information and/or interview (after application deadline)
Cost
$9,460 plus a possible accommodation charge