Course Descriptions
ARTH 316. Masterpieces of British Art
Credits 3.00 PeopleSoft Course ID 002235 Semester in London
Survey of painting and sculpture in Britain (1530-1860) concentrating on 18th/19th-century painting. British art is viewed in the context of European civilization. Weekly visits to London museums including the Portrait Gallery, Sir John Soane’s House, the Wallace Collection and the Tate Gallery.
Satisfies General Education Cluster Two, Group II. Included in the Incoming First Year program.
HUM 200L. Great Works - London [C2L]
Credits 3.00 PeopleSoft Course ID 004483
An intensive examination of great literary works that focus on key issues of knowledge and reality, meaning and purpose, ethics, and aesthetics. Discussion, analysis and intensive writing are required. Texts will vary by section and instructor. May be used for
General Education credit.
Prerequisite(s): Studies Abroad-London Study of London theatre. Consideration given to current productions of classic and contemporary works. Emphasis on production elements including acting, directing, design, writing and economic considerations. Note:
HUM 200L satisfies GENED Cluster Two, Group III. To receive this GENED credit student must register for the course as
HUM 200L. You may not receive credit for both
HUM 200L and
THEA 449. Included in the Incoming First Year program.
or
THEA 449. London Theatre
Credits 3.00 PeopleSoft Course ID 002672
Study of London theater. Consideration given to current productions of classic and contemporary works. Emphasis on production elements including acting, directing, design, writing and economic considerations.
Prerequisite(s): Semester-in-London students only. Study of London theatre. Consideration given to current productions of classic and contemporary works. Emphasis on production elements including acting, directing, design, writing and economic considerations. Note:
HUM 200L satisfies GENED Cluster Two, Group III. To receive this GENED credit student must register for the course as
HUM 200L. You may not receive credit for both
HUM 200L and
THEA 449. (included in the Incoming First Year program).
or
ENG 412N. Special Topic Seminar
Credits 3.00 PeopleSoft Course ID 006459
Study of London theatre. Consideration given to current productions of classic and contemporary works. Emphasis on production elements including acting, directing, design, writing and economic considerations. Note:
HUM 200L satisfies General Education Cluster Two, Group III. To receive this General Education credit student must register for the course as
HUM 200L . You may not receive credit for both
HUM 200L and ENG 412N . (included in the Incoming First Year program).
Prerequisite(s): Studies Abroad-London
HIST 382. Europe in the 20th Century
Credits 3.00 PeopleSoft Course ID 012609
This course is a survey of European history covering the late-imperial era, the world wars, the Cold War and the dynamics of European integration. Emphasis will be given to political, social, economic and cultural developments. Upon completing the course, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of major movements, figures and events in twentieth-century European history.
An examination of European history following WWII, from a British perspective. Weekly outings to museums and sites of historic interest.
IDLS 486. Internship & Field Experience
Credits 1.00 - 6.00 PeopleSoft Course ID 012433
IDLS credit for academically-grounded internships and field experiences. Students seeking credit must secure the approval of the department head for the use of academic structures, assignments, and evaluation plans provided by qualified internship or field experience supervisors.
Students completing IDLS internship requirements in London will receive 3.00-6.00 credit hours.
SCOM 472L. Media and Politics
Cross listed with: POSC 472 , POSC 472L , POSC 472W , SCOM 472 , SMAD 472 , SMAD 472L .Credits 3.00 PeopleSoft Course ID 008709
A study of the media’s role in the political system, concentrating on the dynamic and interdependent relationships among journalists, politicians, the public and public policy. The course explores media and politics theories; how media practices and technologies shape political decision making; how political forces influence media institutions; and how public opinion and media narratives are shaped.
Prerequisite(s): Studies Abroad-London or
SMAD 472L. Media and Politics
Cross listed with: POSC 472 , POSC 472L ,POSC 472W , SCOM 472 , SCOM 472L , SMAD 472 Credits 3.00 PeopleSoft Course ID 008709
A study of the media’s role in the political system, concentrating on the dynamic and interdependent relationships among journalists, politicians, the public and public policy. The course explores media and politics theories; how media practices and technologies shape political decision making; how political forces influence media institutions; and how public opinion and media narratives are shaped.
Prerequisite(s): SMAD 301 or SMAD 301L and SMAD 201 , SMAD 202 and SMAD 203 and Junior or Senior standing or permission of instructor or
POSC 371L. Special Studies London
Credits 3.00 PeopleSoft Course ID 004239
An introduction to English government and law. Outings include visits to the Houses of Parliament, trials, and other events of political and legal import. (Not offered every semester.)
SCOM 347L. Communication, Diversity and Popular Culture
Credits 3.00 PeopleSoft Course ID 012281
Study of the rhetorical dimension of communication practices and texts found in British popular culture. Emphasis on issues of diversity as they are manifested in the communication practices found in British popular culture. Emphasis on strategic communication choices in a diverse, multicultural world. Emphasis on critical thinking, self-reflexivity and communication analysis.
SCOM 360L. British Media and Society
Cross listed with: HUM 251L , SMAD 360L , WRTC 360L Credits 3.00 PeopleSoft Course ID 012295
Study the history, nature, and impact of mass media in the United Kingdom. Emphasis on the impact modern media has on society, and society has on media. Consideration of similarities and differences in mass media in the United States and Great Britain. Consideration of the relationship between mass media and the arts. Focus on 20th century mass media in London, one of the world’s preeminent and most influential centers.
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SMAD 360L. British Media and Society
Cross listed with: HUM 251L , SCOM 360L , WRTC 360L Credits 3.00 PeopleSoft Course ID 012295
Study the history, nature, and impact of mass media in the United Kingdom. Emphasis on the impact modern media has on society, and society has on media. Consideration of similarities and differences in mass media in the United States and Great Britain. Consideration of the relationship between mass media and the arts. Focus on 20th century mass media in London, one of the world’s preeminent and most influential centers.
or
WRTC 360L. British Media and Society
Cross listed with: HUM 251L , SCOM 360L , SMAD 360L Credits 3.00 PeopleSoft Course ID 012295
Study the history, nature, and impact of mass media in the United Kingdom. Emphasis on the impact modern media has on society, and society has on media. Consideration of similarities and differences in mass media in the United States and Great Britain. Consideration of the relationship between mass media and the arts. Focus on 20th century mass media in London, one of the world’s preeminent and most influential centers. London term only.
or
HUM 251L. British Media and Society
Cross listed with: SCOM 360L , SMAD 360L , WRTC 360L Credits 3.00 PeopleSoft Course ID 012295
Study the history, nature, and impact of mass media in the United Kingdom. Emphasis on the impact modern media has on society, and society has on media. Consideration of similarities and differences in mass media in the United States and Great Britain. Consideration of the relationship between mass media and the arts. Focus on 20th century mass media in London, one of the world’s preeminent and most influential centers.
Prerequisite(s): Studies Abroad-London
SMAD 301L. The Media Arts: Culture By Design
Credits 3.00 PeopleSoft Course ID 012278
Study of how mediated communication molds perception and influences cultural change. Emphasis on how language and imagery, sound and music are combined in current media to create meaning. Consideration of emerging media and their implications for cultural design. Focus on British media and culture.
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SCOM 351. Visual Rhetoric
Cross listed with: WRTC 351 , WRTC 351L Credits 3.00 PeopleSoft Course ID 011852
A study of the rhetorical foundations of visual and verbal arguments in academic disciplines and popular culture. Students will analyze and produce visual and verbal arguments in a variety of rhetorical contexts.
Prerequisite(s): WRTC 103 and any 100-level communication studies course or permission of the instructor. or
WRTC 351L. Visual Rhetoric
Cross listed with: SCOM 351 , WRTC 351 Credits 3.00 PeopleSoft Course ID 011852
A study of the rhetorical foundations of visual and verbal arguments in academic disciplines and popular culture. Students will analyze and produce visual and verbal arguments in a variety of rhetorical contexts. London term only.
Prerequisite(s): WRTC 103 and 100 level SCOM. or
ARTH 389. Topics in Art History
Credits 3.00 PeopleSoft Course ID 011424 (Repeatable)
Study of selected topics in art history, including museum studies, at the intermediate level. May be repeated when course content changes. See MyMadison for current topics.
SMAD 463L. Film Adaptations
Credits 3.00 PeopleSoft Course ID 012279
The study of the process of adapting British Literature into feature films. Consideration is given to the original literary work, as well as to the changes undergone in its adaptation to film.
Prerequisite(s): Studies Abroad-London or
ENG 463L. Film Adaptations
Cross listed with: SMAD 463 Credits 3.00 PeopleSoft Course ID 010321
The study of the process of adapting literature into feature films. Consideration is given to the original literary work, as well as to the changes undergone in its adaptation to film. (Taught in London).
Prerequisite(s): SMAD 301 ; for nonmajors: ENG 381 or admission to the cross disciplinary minor in creative writing; or permission of the instructor. or
SCOM 395. Study Abroad Seminar
Credits 3.00 - 6.00 PeopleSoft Course ID 011999
Intensive examination of specialized international communication topics arranged in cooperation with a faculty member. Prior arrangements must be made with the program director.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the program director and school director required.
UNST 390. Special Studies in University Studies
Credits 1.00 - 3.00 PeopleSoft Course ID 013640
Designed to give students an opportunity to complete independent study and/or research under faculty supervision in university studies.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor This 1-credit course, in which all Semester in London students enroll, encourages critical engagement with London and the broader UK environments. Students reflect on the meaning of their study abroad experience and its relationship to their academic, professional and personal development.
WRTC 103. Rhetorical Reading and Writing [C1W]
Credits 3.00 PeopleSoft Course ID 011224
Rhetorical Reading and Writing teaches students how to write effectively in situations they have not yet encountered. By practicing reading and writing as rhetorical activities, students learn how to explore and research topics; design writing for diverse audiences, purposes and occasions; and use feedback to improve their writing. WRTC 103 fulfills the General Education Cluster One writing requirement and is a prerequisite for all WRTC courses numbered 200 or above. May be used for general education credit. May not be used for major credit.
Included in the Incoming First Year Program.
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