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USA CCSA LONDON SUMMER 2009 Course Syllabus for: |
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Tolkien and War
July 9 - August 10, 2009 London, England
Taught by: Dr. John Halbrooks, USA English Department, jvhalbrooks@usouthal.edu |
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Tolkien and War: This course will consider the writings of J. R. R. Tolkien in the twin contexts of his heroic medieval sources and the unprecedented violence of the first half of the twentieth century. Explore three different but related worlds: the English Middle Ages, wartime Britain and Tolkien’s Middle Earth. Get a taste of Tolkien’s life in the trenches during the Great War and of London during the Blitz as we visit the Imperial War Museum; walk the streets of Oxford, where Tolkien spent his career; and travel back in time to a medieval castle and to ancient Anglo-Saxon sites. Readings will include The Lord of the Rings, Beowulf, and John Garth's Tolkien and the Great War. Assignments will include a daily reading/travel journal, a presentation, and a final. Please see attached syllabus for more detailed information. |
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| All CCSA Courses and Program Information |
- OTHER USA CCSA Summer 2009 programs (3 credit hour courses)
- LONDON: Tolkien and War - This course will consider the writings of J.R.R. Tolkien in the twin contexts of his heroic medieval sources and the unprecedented violence of the first half of the twentieth century.
(Contact: Dr. John Halbrooks, jvhalbrooks@usouthal.edu, USA English Department)
- LONDON: God and Government in Great Britain - Englands uniquely rich religious history and unparalled density of religious sites makes it an ideal setting for this course which will examine the intersection of Religion, Government, and Society in the English context.
(Contact: Dr. Doug Marshall, damarshall@usouthal.edu, Sociology/Anthropology Dept.)
- LONDON: History of World War II - This course is designed to cover the Second World War, focusing on Britains role and the European theater much more than might be possible or desirable if the courses were taught in the United States.
(Contact: Dr. Dan Rogers, drogers@jaguar1.usouthal.edu, USA History Dept.)
- GHANA: A Comparative View of African-American and Ghanaian Health and Aging - Explore the parallels between elderly Ghanaians and Black elders in America.
(Contact: Dr. Denise McAdory, dmcadory@usouthal.edu, USA Sociology and Anthropology Dept.)
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The University of South Alabama is a member of a consortium of 24 colleges and universities called the Cooperative Center for Study Abroad (CCSA). The purpose of CCSA is to organize and administer study abroad programs in English speaking countries on behalf of the member institutions. Currently there are programs scheduled for London (winter and summer), Scotland, Ireland, Australia, Canada, Jamaica, Belize, Ghana, India and Hong Kong. |
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At the core of all these programs are credit courses taught by faculty from the participating colleges and universities. |
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Each year faculty from USA and other member institutions offer a selected number of program in at the CCSA host locations. To find out more about these program offerings and for complete information on these programs check the CCSA website: www.ccsa.cc or contact the |
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USA Office of International Education at intledu@usouthal.edu
Alpha East 320 (460-7053)
or talk to one of the faculty listed below:
Dr. Woody Hannum (History) ( ehannum@usouthal.edu), Chair USA British Studies/CCSA Committee
Alpha East 101 (460-7053) |
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British Studies/CCSA Committee |
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Susan Santoli (Education)
Jason Guynes (Visual Arts)
Daniel Rogers (History)
Ellen Harrington (English)
David Bowers (Criminal Justice)
Robert Coleman (Honors/English)
Lary Dilsaver (Earth Science)
Stephen Morris (Political Science)
Diane Gibbs (Visual Arts)
Marla Sklopan (Financial Aid)
James Aucoin (Communications)
Leon Van Dyke (Drama)
Janice Sauer (Library)
David Johnson (Arts and Science)
Patricia Mark (Communications)
Becky McLaughlin (English)
Kevin Meeker (Philosophy)
Vaughn Millner (Interdisciplinary Degree)
Thomas Wells (Continuing Education)
Lois Wims(Arts & Science)
Jim Ellis and Ana Burgamy (International Education)
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The University of South Alabama provides equal educational opportunities to and is open and accessible to all qualified students without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, sex, or qualified handicap/disability with respect to all of its programs and activities. |
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For
more information on International Programs,
please contact Ana Burgamy.
FAX: (251) 460-6228 or Phone: (251) 460-7053
or E-mail: intledu@usouthal.edu |
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