London as a Global City - History, Culture and Context Short Course

This short course enables you to develop a deeper understanding of London, its monuments, cultural institutions and city regions.
London is undoubtedly one of the global cities that offer a unique experience of social and cultural diversity. Through exploration of both historical artefacts - architecture, sculpture, painting and archaeology, alongside contemporary fashion, business, creative and entrepreneurial regions, you will develop a meaningful awareness of the particular character and challenges of London through these visual, material and societal sources. The course will include visits to London's museums, commerce and lifestyle sites alongside less well-known sites, off the 'tourist trail'.

This course will combine contemporary theories and debates on the condition of urban life in a global city with hands-on ethnographic, street-level experiential research. You will be 'immersed' in various aspects of London life, see things with your own eyes, analyse and critically evaluate your own cultural understanding and socio-economical assumptions against the backdrop of chaos and order, commerce and creativity within urban life in London.