MSU Faculty Led Short-Term
Study Abroad Institutes
Global Education Center
Montclair State University
22 Normal Avenue
Upper Montclair, NJ 07043

Tel: 973 655-4185
Fax: 973 655-7654
simonw@mail.montclair.edu

Faculty Director
Catherine Bebout is an Associate Professor in the Department of Art & Design and the Director of Printmaking at Montclair State University. Bebout’s work is exhibited nationally and internationally with solo exhibitions in Shanghai, P.R. of China, Quebec, Canada, and Auckland, New Zealand. As a recent Fulbright Senior Research Scholar to India in 2008, her work was in show titled, “Cartographies” that opened in Mumbai at the Prince of Wales Museum and traveled to other venues throughout India. Her work was also included in the 2008 International Novosibirsk Print Biennial in Russia and is in numerous public collections such as the New York Public Library, the National Museum of Women in the Arts, and the Musee d’Beaux Arts, Antwerp, Belgium. Bebout also received a Fellowship Grant in Printmaking from New Jersey State Council on the Arts and residency grants from the Canadian and Belgium governments.

Academics: Students may choose either the Art in Britain focus or the British Studies focus.

Art in Britain Focus:
Mixed Media Works on Paper (ARGS 260 or ARGS 560) will be taught by the accompanying MSU Faculty Director, Catherine Bebout.
The course will emphasize using printmaking monoprinting techniques and stencils, along with handmade rubber stamps, image transfers, painting, and drawing. The objective is to incorporate multiple processes in the creation of hybrid images that include fundamental methods of printmaking processes with hand coloring and/or collage elements. Students will also extend process to explore narrative and image combined in the form of theme based “artist books” that investigate overlapping British and American similarities and differences in culture. Tutorials and demonstrations will be taught both in the classroom and at the London Print Studio.

British Art and Architecture (ARHS 480, ARHS 592)
This course is an introduction to the major achievements in British Art and Architecture from 1620 -1840. Rather than a brisk survey, the course concentrates on the major architects and artists in order to provide an historical framework and an understanding of the factors that have helped shape artistic practice and ideas. The course involves frequent visits to galleries and buildings in order to give students first-hand experience of these riches and to enhance their understanding of Britain. Lectures will be complement by fieldtrips including Banqueting Hall, Whitehall built by Jones and containing the magnificent Baroque ceiling painted by Rubens, National Gallery,  the palaces of Hampton Court and Greenwich, the grounds and house of Lord Burlington at Chiswick House and the adjacent, recently restored house of Hogarth, Kenwood House, Hampstead, Constable's House in Hampstead, the Tate Britain at Millbank, and Sir John Soanes Museum.

The graduate section, ARHS 592, will be team-taught by Kingston University faculty and Montclair State University faculty and will include pre-departure seminars.

Note: Study Abroad programs can fulfill GNED 303 (one of the Contemporary Issues "Core" courses in GenEd 2002).

British Studies Focus:
Non-art students may select two courses taught by Kingston University faculty from the following list. Final course selection will need to be made after the course schedule is confirmed to avoid conflicting courses.

British Culture and Society (HIST 299 History Study Abroad) provides students the opportunity to develop an understanding and appreciation of contemporary British culture and society, and the differences between Britain and your home culture and lifestyle. The course covers key topics such as the British system of government, the monarchy, media, theatre, sports, multi-cultural Britain, Britain's changing world role and national identity. The classroom discussions are supported by guided field-trips to places which re-enforce the learning, e.g. to the Houses of Parliament, the Royal Botanical Gardens (Kew), a performance at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, Hampton Court Palace, Stonehenge and Bath.  We encourage you to make independent visits to different sites in the London area, and some of these visits will be offered with an academic guide, e.g. to Southall Gurdwara, the largest Sikh temple outside India.

London and its Literature (ENLT 250: Special Topics) explores the contribution of London to English literary life since the middle of the 18th century and its representation in literary texts. Students consider selected texts within the specific historical, political and cultural context of London and its impact on the imaginations of writers since 1750, and visit Samuel Johnson's House and Dickens and Brick Lane walking tours. 

Live Theater (THTR 432) will introduce students to English theatre through visits to a cross-section of shows in the West End, the National Theatre and the fringe. Students are offered the opportunity to meet with practicing actors, writers or directors and to understand how a play evolves from page to stage. There will be 5 theatre visits, lectures at Kingston and workshops.

British Art and Architecture (ARHS 480)
This class enables you to appreciate the rich material resources in Britain, developing a critical understanding of the historical, social and political circumstances that have shaped art and architecture.  In addition to lectures, there will be visits to the National Gallery, Banqueting House, Chiswick House, Kenwood House, Tate Britain and Sir John Soane’s Museum.

Introduction to International Business (INBS 246) provides an introduction to the nature of international business, the strategies used to gain competitive advantage and the issues faced by managers of international enterprises. Students are exposed to the business issues surrounding the integration of the United Kingdom into Europe. There will be a series of lectures and site visits including Youngs Brewery and Denbies Vineyard.

Shakespeare: Reading and Performance (ENGL 250: Special Topics or THTR 432: Special Topics) gives you the chance to read and attend performances of four of Shakespeare’s plays playing in London or Stratford at the time. We will compare the reading and performance of these; situate them alongside their historical and cultural context in Elizabethan/ Jacobean London; and take into account the theatrical conditions affecting their production and the changing interpretations they have attracted through the ages. Guided field trips will reinforce your understanding of these contexts and are likely to include Shakespeare’s Globe Theater (performance and exhibition), The Inns of Court (the Elizabethan equivalent of a modern university) and Stratford upon Avon (performance).

London: International Finance Center (ECON 250: Selected Topics)
The City of London is a premier centre for international finance and trade – delivering 20% of the UK’s Gross National Product, it is a vital element of the national economy. This course looks at the history, growth, current status and future prospects of the City of London in terms of its role as a global financial centre. The objective is not only to learn about finance, but also to experience the history, culture and dynamics of the City at work.  We therefore include lecturer-led tours of the City of London and its institutions, such as the Bank of England, Lloyds of London, and the Stock Exchange, plus the historical infrastructure accommodating financial agencies. We will also look at: London in comparison with other world financial centers, particularly New York; historical and topical issues, considering previous stock market and banking crises alongside current events such as the 2007–08 credit crunch and consequent turbulence in investment banks and other financial institutions; the implications of these events upon the raising and utilization of money, insurance and risk management; key elements and the role of finance, both corporate and personal, as drivers in the economy; and aspects of regulation and corporate governance, including a discussion of the UK 'principle-based approach' and the US 'rule-based approach'.

Creative Writing in London (ENWR 200) explores the act and culture of creative writing in London and the surrounding area.  You discuss your creative writing – fiction, non-fiction, poetry, plays and more – in regular workshops with a group of peers and professional writers associated with Kingston University’s thriving creative writing field. 
These workshops will be combined with: a program of readings, both on campus and in venues across the city, by well-known writers; and visits to literary events and festivals.

Museums and Galleries (ARHM 340)
This class introduces the role and function of museums and galleries. You explore the cultural, economic, historical and sociological dimensions of display as they relate to critical and theoretical contexts. It includes visits to the British Museum, the National Gallery, Saatchi Gallery, Science Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum, Serpentine Gallery and Imperial War Museum.

Tudor and Stuart London (HIST 299b)
The class introduces students to some of the most significant developments in London’s history between 1485 and 1714 that led to the transformation of a medieval town into the largest city in Europe. The events that shaped the city and contributed to its changing identity over the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries are traced through an evaluation of the impact of the Reformation, the expansion of the Royal court, the effects of the English Civil War and the destruction of the City of London during the Great Fire of 1666. Selected visits to historic locations in London such as Westminster Abbey, the Banqueting House, the Inns of Court and Covent Garden will further student’s understanding of each topic. The interdisciplinary approach which draws on history, art and architecture provides students with a rounded view of the historical, social and cultural transformation of this unique city in the early modern period.

Accommodations and Meals
Each student will have a single bedroom, with private shower and toilet, in a suite of rooms with up to five other students sharing a kitchen. Bed linen and towels are provided and changed regularly during the week. Rooms and the kitchen will also be cleaned weekly and there are laundry facilities on site. All rooms have an internet connection, so you can bring a dual voltage laptop and plug adaptor You can prepare your own meals in the shared equipped kitchen and local markets or explore the restaurants and cafes.

Estimated Program Costs:
$4,300 plus tuition and fees for six credits. This includes:

• Roundtrip airfare from New York
• Airport transfer in England
• Single occupancy bedroom in residence hall shared apartment
• Guided field trips in London
• Travelcard- unlimited underground, bus and train for Greater London
• Orientation luncheon and farewell dinner
• Library and computer facilities
• Pre-departure orientation at MSU

Program prices are based on 10 participants and current exchange rates and are subject to change.

Payment Schedule:
            Non-refundable deposit:        $100
            By February 15:             $900
            By March 15:                $1,500
            By April 15:                   $1,800

Make checks payable to “Montclair State University”. A limited number of partial scholarships are available for MSU students- contact the Global Education Center for information. Non-MSU Students: Send a reference form and transcript from home institution plus $100 non-MSU administrative fee.

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Further Information:

Contact the Global Education Center at 973-655-4185 or email simonW@mail.montclair.edu or beboutC@mail.montclair.edu