London has survived for centuries, producing artists, 科学家们, 哲学家, 和政治家, along with the occasional serial killer. Its history is intertwined with those of countries on every continent.
This May, Penn State 阿尔图纳 students will jet across the pond for an eight-day experience in London. 一路走来, they will be immersed in the history and culture of one of the world’s most historic cities.
劳拉Rotunno, associate professor of English, and Douglas Page, associate teaching professor of history, are leading the trip. Rotunno and Page will guide the class through various literary and historical sites, expanding upon readings and discussions students will have had in classes preparing for the trip. Rotunno says the visits to these sites will show students “how London and England have had an influence in many countries around the world as well as have been influenced by the world.” Those influences, 她补充说, will be noticeable by London’s diverse population, peopled by immigrants and their descendants from various former English colonies.
London is a place, 她解释说, where visitors can quickly see how “the diversity of people and cultures have shaped that city.” Even exhibits in museums such as the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Museum of London are “not just showcases of mere stuff but shows a mindset of the city and country and the forces that shaped them.”
Rotunno hopes this trip is the first of many international experiences for students. “When we leave our comfort zone, we learn more about our own strengths and weaknesses.”
Students interested in taking the May Course "伦敦打电话" must complete certain prerequisites. For more information, visit the trip 网页 联系博士. Rotunno在 [email protected] 或博士. 页面 [email protected].
